{"id":22390,"date":"2020-06-18T10:30:03","date_gmt":"2020-06-18T06:30:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.middleeastevents.com\/blog\/?p=22390"},"modified":"2020-06-18T10:30:03","modified_gmt":"2020-06-18T06:30:03","slug":"pwcs-academy-facilitates-middle-easts-growing-need-for-tax-expertise-with-online-exam-proctoring","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.middleeastevents.com\/blog\/pwcs-academy-facilitates-middle-easts-growing-need-for-tax-expertise-with-online-exam-proctoring\/","title":{"rendered":"PwC&#8217;s Academy Facilitates Middle East&#8217;s Growing Need For Tax Expertise With Online Exam Proctoring"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>With fast paced changes to the Middle East\u2019s tax landscape driving urgent need for qualified tax expertise across governments and corporate organisations, the temporary closure of testing centres as a result of the current COVID-19 crisis is impacting examinations for hundreds of students. PwC\u2019s Academy has stepped in to facilitate the final step of its portfolio of tax qualifications by partnering with <a href=\"https:\/\/proctorexam.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ProctorExam<\/a> &#8211; the leading European online proctoring company &#8211; to offer remote examination that is secure and protected.<\/p>\n<p>Launched on the7June, and using API driven technology that enables live monitoring through screen sharing, webcam and microphone, PwC\u2019s Academy students now are able to sit their examinations in a controlled environment, wherever they are.<\/p>\n<p>PwC\u2019s Academy, the talent and skills development business of PwC Middle East currently offers a range of tax related training including the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pwcacademy-me.com\/course\/gcc-vat-compliance-diploma\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">VAT Compliance Diploma<\/a>, relevant for those in a VAT regulatory role and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pwcacademy-me.com\/course\/diploma-transfer-pricing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Transfer Pricing Diploma<\/a>, for professionals requiring knowledge of transfer pricing guidelines and its growing application. The Academy also offers the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pwcacademy-me.com\/course\/fta-tax-agent-exam\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">FTA Tax Agent Exam<\/a> &#8211; a mandatory qualification for personnel fulfilling the tax agent\u00a0role within companies to ensure compliance with VAT regulations and practical short courses for tax professionals.<\/p>\n<p>Amanda Line, Partner, PwC\u2019s Academy said: \u201cThe completion of examinations is critical for a steady pipeline of qualified talent in our workforce, no matter the current challenges we\u2019re facing.\u00a0 Through our partnership with ProctorExam, we can facilitate continued delivery of globally certified and recognised tax qualifications to support the future of business in our region.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-22391\" src=\"https:\/\/www.middleeastevents.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/PwCs-Academy-online-exam-proctoring--300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.middleeastevents.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/PwCs-Academy-online-exam-proctoring--300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.middleeastevents.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/PwCs-Academy-online-exam-proctoring--768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.middleeastevents.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/PwCs-Academy-online-exam-proctoring-.jpg 858w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>With fast paced changes to the Middle East\u2019s tax landscape driving urgent need for qualified tax expertise across governments and corporate organisations, the temporary closure of testing centres as a result of the current COVID-19 crisis is impacting examinations for hundreds of students. 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