VITARA - Information Technology and Data Management

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VITARA - Information Technology and Data Management (VITARA-ITD)

This course provides introductory-level knowledge on selected issues in information technology and data management in a tax administration. It introduces the key concepts of IT and data management and explains the importance of these notions for tax administrations, including their role in achieving strategic and operational objectives. The course covers a wide range of relevant topics from the creation and implementation of an IT strategic plan, the modern principles of an automated tax administration business model, the proven IT governance and management good practices to data quality and security.

This course is a joint initiative of four international organizations: Inter-American Center of Tax Administrations (CIAT), Intra-European Organisation of Tax Administrations (IOTA), International Monetary Fund (IMF), and Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD).

Target Audience

Executives and senior managers in tax administrations responsible for the operation and development of information technology (IT) or involved in modernization reforms; HQ managers and support staff who have a general interest in IT or the management and use of data in tax administration.

Qualifications

Access to a computer with a reliable Internet connection and a Google Chrome web browser is essential.

Course Objectives

Upon completion of this course, participants should be able to:

Explain how IT and data help tax administrations achieve their strategic and operational goals.
Describe the importance and benefits of an IT strategy in a tax administration.
Identify the potential challenges in implementing an IT strategy in a tax administration.
Define key principles and components of an integrated tax administration environment.
Determine the necessary IT management and governance arrangements and good practices.
Explain the importance of data in tax administration and how it is used to create value.
Outline practical steps to improve data quality and security in a tax administration.

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