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Taxation Programme


The Post Graduate Diploma in Taxation programme aims to develop competent tax professionals who can deal comprehensively with complex multi-tax scenarios which they will encounter in their daily tax work whether in practice, public sector or the corporate sector. It seeks to develop the skills of tax professionals in a measured way that reflects the values of public interest as they provide efficient tax services which reflect the commercial reality of the taxpayers

Why ZiCA Taxation Programme

To Offer Thorough Understanding of Tax System

Offer a thorough understanding of the Tax system and practice of Taxation in Zambia to professional accountants.

To Enhance The Understanding of Tax

Enhance the understanding of tax among the professionals from a wide range of disciplines who may not have a background in accounting but are actively involved in the various facets of taxation.

To Grant An Opportunity in Taxation

Give an opportunity to all those who require a recognised professional qualification in Taxation for whatever reason.

Registration and Entry Requirements


Registration Requirements

All students must register with the Institute at the start of their course. Student registration numbers will be sent to all students. Registration forms can be obtained from ZICA offices in Lusaka and Kitwe or from any accredited ZICA tuition provider. Alternatively, the forms can be downloaded below. All prospective students are encouraged to complete the form and attach all relevant documents as stipulated. All statement of results or qualifications attached in support of application must be certified by Zambia Qualifications Authority.


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Minimum entry requirements

The minimum entry requirements are set out below:

CA Zambia

Non-school leavers who hold the CA Application Advanced Diploma in Accountancy or a recognised Degree in Accountancy or other recognised level ZQF7 accounting qualifications and possess five (5) O level credits or better including Mathematics and English

Other Accountancy Programs

Non-school leavers holding a recognized nonaccounting business-related degree or other recognized non-accounting business related qualification rated at level ZQF7 and possess five (5) O level credits or better including Mathematics and English.


Methods of Study

The method of study shall be full time and part time at colleges and Institutions approved by TEVETA. Private home study is also encouraged.

Full-time

The student on full time study attends class at one of the accredited tuition providers as a full-time student of the ZICA Diploma in Taxation

Part-time

The student on part-time study attends tuition at one of the accredited tuition providers as a part-time student of the ZICA Diploma in Taxation

Distance

The student on distance learning mode of study registers with the Institute and reads the materials for the subject they want to sit from home. They are not registered with any tuition provider.

NOTE:

Students may change modes of study. However they must inform the Institute every time they wish to change.

Examinations


Timetable

ZiCA will run two examination sessions in a year: June and December. The Examination timetable for each year shall be sent to individual candidates and examination centres. The timetable will also be posted to the Institute’s website: www.zica.co.zm during the first week of February every year and published in all issues of the Student Accountant magazine.



Critical Dates

All registered students must pay the annual subscription fee by 1 January of each year. Any student who would have not paid their annual subscription fees by 31 March each year shall be de-registered. A de-registered student will be required to pay a student re-registration fee as prescribed by Council from time to time to activate his/her student membership.

 Fees  June  December
 Registration/Re-registration/
Exemption
 28 February  31 August
Subscription fees  31 March  31 March
 Examination  31 March 30 September

Examination Procedures

  • You must be in the examination room at least 30 minutes before the paper is due to commence.The doors will be closed at that time to enable the invigilator to issue instructions and distribute stationery, and give you an opportunity to sign the attendance register.
  • Do not bring any paper or printed material into the examination room. Possession of such material may result in your being barred from participation in the examination.
  • Examination paper on which to answer the questions will be provided.
  • Cell phones are not allowed in the examination room.
  • If you arrive more than 40 minutes after the starting time of the examination, you will not be allowed to sit that paper.
  • You will not be permitted to leave the examination room during the first hour nor the last 30 minutes.
  • You will not be allowed finally to leave the examination room without permission until you have handed in your answer booklets.
  • You must cease writing immediately the invigilator has declared the examination over.

Course Structure

The programme has two levels, the certificate and the diploma. Each level consists of six (6) modules. The candidates who pass the six (6) modules at the certificate level are awarded with a ZICA Certificate in Taxation and those who pass all the six (6) modules at Diploma level are awarded with the ZICA Professional Diploma in Taxation.