Professional Certificate in Tax & Technology
Technology is rapidly reshaping modern tax practice, fundamentally transforming how tax professionals work and deliver value. For tax professionals, this dynamic creates both significant opportunities and complex challenges. Staying up to date now requires not only strong technical tax knowledge, but also a solid understanding of data, automation and emerging technologies, as well as the legal and ethical frameworks governing their use.
Bridging tax and digital skills
The Professional Certificate in Tax & Technology is a comprehensive programme designed to bridge the gap between traditional tax expertise and the digital skills required in modern tax practice. It combines theoretical and conceptual insight with practical application, equipping participants to work confidently with data analytics, automation and emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence in a tax context.
An online, self-paced learning experience
Delivered fully online, the programme can be completed at your convenience.* Its structure follows a big data approach, covering key tax‑technical aspects of data collection and transfer, storage, analysis, reporting and forecasting, as well as (automated) data‑driven decision‑making. Throughout the programme, particular attention is paid to relevant legal, regulatory and ethical frameworks, especially regarding developments at OECD and EU level.
Practical use of automation, AI and LLMs in tax work
Participants gain insight into automated auditing, tax compliance and data protection, as well as the use of statistical models and AI‑driven tools in tax determination. The programme also explores the practical application of Large Language Models (LLMs), including their role in optimising tax processes and supporting professional decision‑making. Project and change management best practices are integrated to support the successful implementation of tax technology in professional practice.
With its broad and forward‑looking approach, this certificate is ideally suited to tax professionals worldwide who want to strengthen their expertise at the intersection of tax and technology.
Important Notification
This Certificate Programme will be initially released in stages. After enrolling, you’ll gain access to Modules 1 and 2 from 10 June. Modules 3 and 4 will follow on 15 July, and Modules 5 and 6 on 15 September. You will receive an email to notify you of the releases.
If you prefer to start once the complete training is available, you can pre-register here to begin on 15 September, when all modules are released and ready for you to complete at your convenience.
- Evolution of the field of tax and technology
- Relevant taxtech terminology and most common tools
- (Big) data basics and relevant concepts
- Legal and ethical frameworks
- Data collection and exchange, incl. reporting obligations
- Data storage, incl. data security
- Data analysis, incl. data governance
- Data quality and quality control
- Statistical reasoning, predictions, data visualization and dashboarding
- Risk assessment, risk selection and automated auditing
- Data reporting (incl. e-reporting), automated processing and forecasting
- (Automated) decision-making, incl. human-machine interaction
- Introducing LLMs and agents at work, incl. make-or-buy decision, project/change management and implementation
After completing this certificate programme, participants will be able to:
- Determine the impact that major developments in the field of taxation (e.g. regarding data exchange) have on technology, and vice versa;
- Indicate where which and how technologies are commonly used in the field the taxation;
- Recognize the role technology plays for different professions and tax specializations (e.g. direct/indirect tax);
- Assess the regulatory and ethical frameworks that set the boundaries for tech application in the field of taxation, esp. in the European Union (EU);
- Identify proper (big) data handling and describe how emerging technologies, such as AI, work;
- Apply the knowledge and skills acquired during the programme to meet real-live challenges of using (advanced) technologies at work;
- Implement a new technology (LLM) at work to optimize tax processes.
- Albert Bomer, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Oscar Smeets, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Deloitte Tax & Legal, The Netherlands
- John Gruson, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Deloitte Tax & Legal, The Netherlands
- Alexandra Vasilache, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Nutreco, The Netherlands
- Arnold Roza, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, PwC, The Netherlands
Special thanks go to Menno M.A. Griffioen, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, The Netherlands, and The Netherlands Tax and Customs Administration, The Netherlands, for his invaluable contribution to this certificate program.
This programme is open to tax professionals from all specializations and all regions of the world, who want to gain a broad yet solid understanding of tax and technology. It addresses relevant topics from the perspective of:
• In-house tax specialists, such as corporate accountants;
• Tax advisors;
• Employees of tax administrations.
Please note that the content focus lies on developments in the EU. However, references to and relevant examples of developments in other jurisdictions (global perspective) will also be provided.
Participants are expected to have at least two years of relevant work experience in a tax capacity. No advance preparation, in-depth knowledge of specific tax specializations or prior education in a technical field are necessary.
All required study material will be provided within the online programme.
We recommend you check with your respective accrediting organizations to determine the eligibility of CPE credits.
International Bureau of Fiscal Documentation (IBFD) is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.nasbaregistry.org.
Recommended NASBA CPE credits for this course is: Credits To Be Confirmed
Access to the online programme is granted for a period of 6 months, from the date of ordering or the indicated start date.
Mandatory course activities: est. 26 hours 15 mins
Please note that study materials included in the programme will be accessible for the duration of the access period only. Non-mandatory supplementary material is also provided as part of this programme.’
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Field of study: Taxes
Delivery format: Online - QAS Self Study
Course level: Introductory (basic), Intermediate
Please note that the content of this online course is subject to change based on updates in industry standards, regulatory requirements, and other developments. We strive to provide the most accurate and current information; however, we recommend verifying any critical details independently.
IBFD offers a group discount on this product. Eligibility is as follows:
For 5–9 registrations in a group, a 5% discount is automatically applied to the order.
For 10 or more registrations in a group, a 10% discount is automatically applied to the order.