JUSTIFICATION OF NEED

In today's dynamic business landscape, effective accounting and taxation techniques are critical to aligning a company's financial operations with its core mission and strategic goals, while ensuring regulatory compliance.
A growing demand exists globally, including in the Middle East, for accounting and tax professionals who can transform accounting and taxation functions into strategic assets. However, there is a notable shortage of such innovative talent in Lebanon and the wider Arab region. The UOB Accounting and Taxation Certification Program (ATCOP) addresses this critical gap by fostering a new generation of accounting and tax experts capable of driving organizational success.
ATCOP is a strategic initiative focused on developing skills that are needed in the future. The program serves both current and aspiring accountants, as well as business professionals seeking to advance their careers in accounting and taxation. By combining theoretical knowledge with practical application, ATCOP aims to produce modern accounting and tax business partners.

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VISION

The program aims to equip fresh graduates and industry professionals with the essential technical skills and knowledge needed to thrive in accounting and taxation. Delivered through a comprehensive hybrid program, it seeks to produce highly competent professionals who can enhance the efficiency and integrity of financial systems in Lebanon and the Arab world. By fostering a culture of transparency and reliability, the program contributes to the overall strength of various sectors.


MISSION

  • Offer a unique hybrid accounting certification program that responds to the business needs of modern public and private sector organizations in the Arab World and Lebanon.
  • Offer a unique hybrid taxation certification program that responds to the business needs of modern public and private sector organizations in Lebanon.
  • Promote accounting professionalism in the Arab World and Lebanon through a carefully designed set of courses that cover the latest in accounting knowledge and best practices.
  • Develop participants’ accounting and taxation technical and business competencies, through real experiential cases.

PROGRAM OUTLINE
PROGRAM OBJECTIVES
  • Enhance participants' business acumen and data literacy.
  • Acquire techniques for recording daily transactions, preparing and analyzing financial statements, as well as preparing and analyzing managerial reports.
  • Acquire knowledge in the Lebanese tax system, various taxes in Lebanon, and their relevant tax returns.
  • Acquire knowledge in the Lebanese National Social Security Fund (NSSF).
  • Develop participants into credible accounting business partners.


LEARNING OUTCOMES
  • Demonstrate a solid grasp of accounting principles and tax regulations.
  • Employ accounting and taxation principles in real-world scenarios.
  • Prepare and interpret financial reports.
  • Prepare and interpret managerial reports.
  • Compute corporate taxes, payroll taxes, and VAT in Lebanon.
  • Prepare and submit tax returns.
  • Compute NSSF contributions.
  • Improve communication abilities for effectively presenting financial data.
  • Develop tactics to guarantee adherence to regulatory demands.
ADMISSION CRITERIA
  • English proficiency skills.

FEES
  • The program fee is $1,160 with the possibility to register 1 course for $290.
MODE OF DELIVERY
  • The program is conducted in hybrid format.
  • Instruction is provided in English.
  • The program consists of 120 contact hours spread across 4 courses.
  • Classes are scheduled three times a week, with each session lasting 3.4 hours.
  • The total duration of the program is 12 weeks.
CAPACITY
The program places a strong emphasis on quality, limiting the number of participants per cohort to 25 to ensure personalized attention and effective learning outcomes. The minimum number of participants per cohort is 15.






CURRICULUM AND MODULES

FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING - PART I (30 HOURS)
  • asic Financial Statements (5H)
  • Recording Economic Events (7H)
  • Accruals and Deferrals (7H)
  • Closing the accounting Cycle (4H)
  • Merchandising Activities (7H)



MANAGERIAL ACCOUNTING (30 HOURS)
  • Ratio Analysis (6H)
  • Managerial Costs and Concepts (4H)
  • Traditional Costing Vs Activity Based Costing (6H)
  • Cost-Volume-Profit Analysis (6H)
  • Master Budget (8H)



FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING – PART II (30 HOURS)
  • Inventories (5H)
  • Financial Assets (5H)
  • Bank Reconciliation (5H)
  • Plant Assets (5H)
  • Intangible Assets (5H)
  • Cash Flow Statement (5H)


LEBANESE TAXATION SYSTEM AND NSSF (30 HOURS)
  • Introduction to the Lebanese Tax System (3H)
  • Corporate Taxes (8H)
  • Payroll Taxes (5H)
  • VAT (6H)
  • National Social Security Fund (8H)
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