HM Revenue
& Customs (HMRC) has launched its new Tax Academy offering
its trainee tax experts two professional degrees accredited by
Manchester Metropolitan University.
As part of its drive towards increasing tax professionalism, HMRC
staff will be able to work towards a certificate, foundation
degree or an honours degree in Professional Studies in Taxation.
The Association of Accounting Technicians will accredit the
certificate course.
Dave Hartnett, HMRC Permanent Secretary for Tax, said:
“We know we have great people doing great work that deserves to
be recognised. We want to be seen as a leader in tax, both in the
UK and internationally, and the launch of the Tax Academy is a
really important step towards that goal.”
The academy will offer bespoke training at various locations
around the country. Staff on the courses will be expected to pass
both exams and practical assessments, with hands on learning
forming a core part of the tax profession degree. The Tax Academy
will also support staff in maintaining and developing their skills
throughout their career, making sure HMRC has the highly trained
people it needs to combat tax avoidance, evasion and fraud.
There is currently 215 HMRC staff working towards a degree, which
number will double in 2013 as more tax professionals are
recruited.
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