GST Assistant
Course Description:
The GST Assistant course is an in-depth, practical training program designed for individuals seeking
to build a career in the field of Goods and Services Tax (GST). Delivered online over 3 months (330
hours), this course will equip participants with the knowledge and skills needed to maintain GST-
related records, identify taxable events, and assist in filing GST returns—critical functions for any
organization dealing with taxation and compliance.
The course provides a strong foundation in the fundamentals of GST, focusing on its application in
the context of businesses and financial institutions. Learners will also gain practical knowledge on
how to generate periodic reports related to GST, ensuring compliance and transparency in the taxation
process. In addition to technical knowledge, the course includes employability skills to enhance job
readiness for positions in the taxation domain.
Prospective Occupation Post-Training Completion:
Upon successful completion of the course, graduates will be well-equipped to pursue careers as GST
Assistants or Executive - Taxation. These roles involve managing GST compliance, maintaining
accurate records, and assisting in the filing of GST returns for businesses. Graduates can work in
various sectors, including banking, accounting firms, financial institutions, corporate tax departments,
and more.
Program Module
a) Overview of the banking and financial services sector, focusing on taxation and GST.
b) Importance of accurate record-keeping and its role in preparing GST reports.
c) Understanding the structure of GST in relation to accounting practices.
d) Learning how to maintain GST-related accounts for businesses, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
b) Importance of accurate record-keeping and its role in preparing GST reports.
c) Understanding the structure of GST in relation to accounting practices.
d) Learning how to maintain GST-related accounts for businesses, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
a) Understanding what constitutes a taxable event under GST.
b) Identification of sales, purchases, and other events that trigger GST.
c) Practical examples and case studies on common taxable events such as supply of goods and services, imports, and exports.
d) Role of the GST Assistant in identifying and documenting taxable transactions for accurate reporting.
b) Identification of sales, purchases, and other events that trigger GST.
c) Practical examples and case studies on common taxable events such as supply of goods and services, imports, and exports.
d) Role of the GST Assistant in identifying and documenting taxable transactions for accurate reporting.
a) Techniques for maintaining accurate and up-to-date GST records for businesses.
b) Step-by-step process for filing GST returns, including GSTR-1, GSTR-3B, and
annual returns.
c) Best practices for ensuring timely and correct filing of returns to avoid penalties.
d) Understanding GST payment methods, reconciliation of records, and handling GST audits.
b) Step-by-step process for filing GST returns, including GSTR-1, GSTR-3B, and
annual returns.
c) Best practices for ensuring timely and correct filing of returns to avoid penalties.
d) Understanding GST payment methods, reconciliation of records, and handling GST audits.
a) Development of key employability skills such as communication, time management, and attention to detail.
b) Professional conduct and ethics in the taxation domain.
c) Resume building, job interview preparation, and understanding career progression in GST-related roles.
d) Strategies for staying up-to-date with changes in GST laws and compliance
requirements.
b) Professional conduct and ethics in the taxation domain.
c) Resume building, job interview preparation, and understanding career progression in GST-related roles.
d) Strategies for staying up-to-date with changes in GST laws and compliance
requirements.