Cuban News Agency

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Havana’s Provincial ANEC office’s president, Ruxandra Talaba told the
media the courses were initially conceived for tax collectors, payers and
bookkeepers; however, due to the high demand, it was decided to extend the
audience to all those involved in self-employment.

In the second half of January, 220 people enrolled in the one-week courses
taught by specialists of the Finances and Prices ministry and the National
Tax Administration Office.

Those who took the courses have extolled the high quality of the classes,
and noted that they came in the perfect time and have been very useful for
their daily work. Some have recommended that workshops be carried out on a
regular basis for updates on legislations concerning the sector and also
for the exchange of experience.

Talaba explained that the programs consist of 20 hours of lessons total
tackling general aspects of self employment as an economic management
model, accounting, the conceptual framework of Cuban regulations, and
taxation.

During the courses, students can learn how to manage accounting operations
and fill out the Sworn Statement on personal income.

At the same time, the programs aim at strengthening human and civic
values, in an effort to promote proper ethical behavior.

Among the most interested in the courses are those in the house/room and
car renting activities and private cafeteria or restaurant owners.