The Institute of Chartered Accountant of India (ICAI) will launch a certificate course on international taxation for its member in Mumbai by the end of this month.

The decision to launch the course has been taken by the council of the institute. The course has already been commenced in New Delhi from November 13, 2008.

This initiative of ICAI will facilitate the members in industry as well in practice to acquire specialized knowledge in the area of International Taxation.

The course has been designed with an aim to provide a visible means of having acquired specialized knowledge in all aspects of the international taxation.

The emphasis will be given on problem solving approach to assist management decision making and managing the practice of international taxation.

A workshop of 100 hours will also be provided to the members during this course as this course recognizes the need of practical exposure along with theoretical knowledge.

The course aims at enhancing the knowledge as well as competency level of the members of the institute to enable them to compete in the global market.