Course Detail(TAX005v : Goods and Services Tax Workshop (Synchronous e-learning))
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TAX005v : Goods and Services Tax Workshop (Synchronous e-learning)

7.00 CPE Hours (Others)
Live Webinar

This session is delivered via live webinar (zoom platform).

Programme Objective

GST has already been implemented for more than 20 years now, and yet many GST traders are still making many mistakes. This workshop aims to provide participants with the basic knowledge on GST concepts as well as the rules and regulations in Singapore. It will also help them avoid potential pitfalls and appreciate the potential GST issues that will accompany almost every business transaction. The penalties for not getting GST right can be costly to businesses and hence should not be ignored.

Programme Outline

  • Overview of GST System and How It Works
  • Key Concepts of GST including Types, Place, Time & Value of Supplies
  • Transfer of Going Concern
  • Claiming Input Tax Credits, including pre-registration input tax and bad debts relief
  • Fringe Benefits
  • Importation of Goods – Major Exporter Scheme and Import GST Deferment Scheme
  • Exports and International Services
  • Accounting for GST
  • Interaction between income tax and GST
  • Registration & Record Keeping
  • Tax Receipts and Invoices
  • Completing GST Forms and Returns
  • Common GST errors made by business
  • Advance Ruling System
  • Offences and Penalties
  • GST Assisted Self-Help Kit (ASK)
  • GST Assisted Compliance Assurance Program (ACAP)
  • Voluntary Disclosure Program (VDP)
  • GST on Imported Services – Reverse Charge and Overseas Vendor Registration
  • Recent GST Changes


Pre-requisites

Please take note of the following admission requirements:

  • Trainings will be conducted on Zoom platform, thus video camera and microphone are compulsory
  • Mandatory for video camera to be turned on throughout the course
  • Display your official name (as per NRIC) in Zoom, to facilitate attendance taking


Training Methodology

Lecture style, with Case Studies and Examples


Closing Date for Registration

1 week before programme or until full enrolment

Intended For

Junior tax professionals and accountants who are involved in GST compliance work; and Non-tax professionals who want to achieve a higher appreciation of corporate tax laws, regulations and practice.

Competency Mapping

Others = 7.00 Hours

Schedule & Fees
Date & Time

07 Jul 2025 (9:00 AM - 5:00 PM)

Fee (inclusive of GST)


SGD pricing -

For Members: $ 328.09
For Non-Members: $ 394.58


Programme Facilitator(s)

Assoc Prof (Practice) Simon Poh

Venue

Online Classroom in or outside of
Singapore
Date & Time

22 Sep 2025 (9:00 AM - 5:00 PM)

Fee (inclusive of GST)


SGD pricing -

For Members: $ 393.49
For Non-Members: $ 473.06


Programme Facilitator(s)

Assoc Prof (Practice) Simon Poh

Venue

Online Classroom in or outside of
Singapore
Date & Time

07 Nov 2025 (9:00 AM - 5:00 PM)

Fee (inclusive of GST)


SGD pricing -

For Members: $ 393.49
For Non-Members: $ 473.06


Programme Facilitator(s)

Assoc Prof (Practice) Simon Poh

Venue

Online Classroom in or outside of
Singapore
Date & Time

12 Dec 2025 (9:00 AM - 5:00 PM)

Fee (inclusive of GST)


SGD pricing -

For Members: $ 393.49
For Non-Members: $ 473.06


Programme Facilitator(s)

Assoc Prof (Practice) Simon Poh

Venue

Online Classroom in or outside of
Singapore

Testimonial


Useful session for me as a newbie to GST, I gained better understanding on the GST system and key concepts for application to my work.

Past Participant


I've learned a lot from the course and its really helpful in the current function I have right now. The application of the different GST classification, when and to what particular transaction is to be applied is the thing I appreciate most in this program.

Past Participant


Prof Simon’s ability in providing clear explanation on the subject is very helpful. Hope to attend more of Prof Simon's courses

Past Participant


Prof Simon is extremely knowledgeable on GST in Singapore; his vast experience and deep knowledge about GST allows him to give clear and succinct illustrations as well as explanations. Participants are able to benefit greatly from this clarity during the delivery of his workshop; participants are able to develop a greater understanding of Singapore GST.

Past Participant


Trainer is very experienced and shared a lot of common scenarios which helps to clarify the tax treatment. This helps us to prepare our returns and report correctly to avoid compliance issues.

Past Participant


It was a comprehensive one day workshop, giving me an update on GST regulations, refresh on compliances and new requirements. Very good workshop and Mr Simon Poh is a dedicated and knowledgeable trainer!

Past Participant

Funding

2] NTUC Union Training Assistance Programme (UTAP)
UTAP (Union Training Assistance Programme) is an individual skills upgrading account for NTUC members.

To find more on the UTAP funding and support validity period please click here.
Should you have queries on the funding scheme, you can email to UTAP@e2i.com.sg or call NTUC Membership Hotline at 6213-8008

Programme Facilitator(s)


 
Simon Poh, Associate Professor (Practice), NUS Business School
 
ATA (Income Tax & GST), FCA Singapore, ASEAN CPA, MSID, MBA
 

Simon Poh teaches taxation / advanced taxation courses to undergraduates and postgraduates at National University of Singapore (NUS) Business School since 2007.  He recently won the NUS Business School Teaching Excellence Award every year from 2020 to 2025.

 

Outside the academia, Simon has been a distinguished tax professional both in Singapore and the region, with more than three decades of experience in tax compliance and tax advisory work in the areas of corporate tax, individual tax and GST. This includes 9 years with the Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore, 3 years with reputable regional multinational corporations and more than 16 years with top international accounting firms.  His extensive experience includes GST tax advisory and risk management, international tax planning, transfer pricing, corporate restructuring, business acquisitions and mergers, tax due diligence reviews, expatriate tax planning, and advising clients on the tax implications of both inbound and outbound investments. 

 

Outside his teaching responsibilities Simon continues to be active in professional tax-related work. He served as Board Member of the Singapore Institute of Accredited Tax Professionals (SIATP) from January 2013 to March 2020. SIATP was renamed as Singapore Chartered Tax Professionals (SCTP) from April 2020. At SIATP/SCTP, Simon also served as Chairman of the SME Tax Committee from January 2012 to December 2022. After stepping down from the SME Tax Committee, Simon joined the Tax and Levies Committee of SCTP from January 2023. Since July 2021, he was appointed as a Member of the Income Tax Board of Review by the Ministry of Finance to hear appeals against tax assessments. Simon is also an Honorary Member of the Financial Planning Association of Singapore (FPAS) since 2011.  He is the author of Taxation in Singapore, first published in 2008, with the latest eBook edition published in July 2024.

 

Simon is a much sought-after speaker at numerous external tax seminars and he also conducts regular tax workshops for professional bodies like ISCA and ACCA, He is a regular contributor to local and foreign media and professional journals on current taxation issues. In addition, he currently serves, on a pro bono basis, as an Independent Director and Chairman of the Audit and Risk Committee of an established non-profit organisation since March 2023.

This session is delivered via live webinar (zoom platform).

Programme Objective

GST has already been implemented for more than 20 years now, and yet many GST traders are still making many mistakes. This workshop aims to provide participants with the basic knowledge on GST concepts as well as the rules and regulations in Singapore. It will also help them avoid potential pitfalls and appreciate the potential GST issues that will accompany almost every business transaction. The penalties for not getting GST right can be costly to businesses and hence should not be ignored.

Programme Outline

  • Overview of GST System and How It Works
  • Key Concepts of GST including Types, Place, Time & Value of Supplies
  • Transfer of Going Concern
  • Claiming Input Tax Credits, including pre-registration input tax and bad debts relief
  • Fringe Benefits
  • Importation of Goods – Major Exporter Scheme and Import GST Deferment Scheme
  • Exports and International Services
  • Accounting for GST
  • Interaction between income tax and GST
  • Registration & Record Keeping
  • Tax Receipts and Invoices
  • Completing GST Forms and Returns
  • Common GST errors made by business
  • Advance Ruling System
  • Offences and Penalties
  • GST Assisted Self-Help Kit (ASK)
  • GST Assisted Compliance Assurance Program (ACAP)
  • Voluntary Disclosure Program (VDP)
  • GST on Imported Services – Reverse Charge and Overseas Vendor Registration
  • Recent GST Changes


Pre-requisites

Please take note of the following admission requirements:

  • Trainings will be conducted on Zoom platform, thus video camera and microphone are compulsory
  • Mandatory for video camera to be turned on throughout the course
  • Display your official name (as per NRIC) in Zoom, to facilitate attendance taking


Training Methodology

Lecture style, with Case Studies and Examples


Closing Date for Registration

1 week before programme or until full enrolment

Intended For

Junior tax professionals and accountants who are involved in GST compliance work; and Non-tax professionals who want to achieve a higher appreciation of corporate tax laws, regulations and practice.

Competency Mapping

Others = 7.00 Hours

Programme Facilitator(s)

 
Simon Poh, Associate Professor (Practice), NUS Business School
 
ATA (Income Tax & GST), FCA Singapore, ASEAN CPA, MSID, MBA
 

Simon Poh teaches taxation / advanced taxation courses to undergraduates and postgraduates at National University of Singapore (NUS) Business School since 2007.  He recently won the NUS Business School Teaching Excellence Award every year from 2020 to 2025.

 

Outside the academia, Simon has been a distinguished tax professional both in Singapore and the region, with more than three decades of experience in tax compliance and tax advisory work in the areas of corporate tax, individual tax and GST. This includes 9 years with the Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore, 3 years with reputable regional multinational corporations and more than 16 years with top international accounting firms.  His extensive experience includes GST tax advisory and risk management, international tax planning, transfer pricing, corporate restructuring, business acquisitions and mergers, tax due diligence reviews, expatriate tax planning, and advising clients on the tax implications of both inbound and outbound investments. 

 

Outside his teaching responsibilities Simon continues to be active in professional tax-related work. He served as Board Member of the Singapore Institute of Accredited Tax Professionals (SIATP) from January 2013 to March 2020. SIATP was renamed as Singapore Chartered Tax Professionals (SCTP) from April 2020. At SIATP/SCTP, Simon also served as Chairman of the SME Tax Committee from January 2012 to December 2022. After stepping down from the SME Tax Committee, Simon joined the Tax and Levies Committee of SCTP from January 2023. Since July 2021, he was appointed as a Member of the Income Tax Board of Review by the Ministry of Finance to hear appeals against tax assessments. Simon is also an Honorary Member of the Financial Planning Association of Singapore (FPAS) since 2011.  He is the author of Taxation in Singapore, first published in 2008, with the latest eBook edition published in July 2024.

 

Simon is a much sought-after speaker at numerous external tax seminars and he also conducts regular tax workshops for professional bodies like ISCA and ACCA, He is a regular contributor to local and foreign media and professional journals on current taxation issues. In addition, he currently serves, on a pro bono basis, as an Independent Director and Chairman of the Audit and Risk Committee of an established non-profit organisation since March 2023.

Upcoming Schedule

Date & Time

07 Jul 2025 (9:00 AM - 5:00 PM)
Fee (inclusive of GST)


SGD pricing -

For Members: $ 328.09
For Non-Members: $ 394.58


Programme Facilitator(s)

Assoc Prof (Practice) Simon Poh

Venue

Online Classroom in or outside of
Singapore


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