Course Detail(TAX312v : Mastering Compliance: Detecting and Preventing Missing Trader Fraud (MTF) (Live Webinar))
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TAX312v : Mastering Compliance: Detecting and Preventing Missing Trader Fraud (MTF) (Live Webinar) NEW

3.50 CPE Hours (Others)
Live Webinar

Missing Trader Fraud (MTF) is a GST fraudulent scheme which will result in a loss of government revenue. The IRAS has identified MTF arrangements to be a key compliance risk and will conduct extensive audits and investigations on businesses involved in such fraudulent arrangements.

This course aims to equip participants with the knowledge and tools necessary to avoid involvement in MTF, whether knowingly or unknowingly. Participants will gain a thorough understanding of MTF, explore various MTF arrangements, and review recent prosecution cases to learn from real-world examples.

Programme Outline

  • What is Missing Trader Fraud (MTF)?
  • The different MTF arrangements
  • Recent prosecution cases on MTF
  • Due Diligence Checks to avoid being involved in MTF
    • The “Knowledge Principle”
    • The Three-pillar approach
  • Legal consequences and ethical responsibilities for businesses and practitioners
     
On the completion of this course, you will be able to:
  • Understand the intricacies of MTF;
  • adopt the Three-pillar approach to apply the “Knowledge Principle”;
  • implement practical detection strategies to avoid being involved in MTF arrangement; and understand the legal and ethical implications to businesses and practitioners arising from MTF


Training Methodology

Lecture style, with Case Studies and Examples

Closing Date for Registration
1 week before programme or until full enrolment.

Intended For

Business owners, financial managers, accountants, tax professionals, and compliance officers who are responsible for ensuring their organisations adhere to GST regulations

Competency Mapping

Others = 3.50 Hours

Schedule & Fees
Date & Time

28 Jul 2025 (9:00 AM - 12:30 PM)

Fee (inclusive of GST)

For Members: $ 221.27
For Non-Members: $ 263.78

Programme Facilitator(s)

Catherine Chiang

Venue

Live Webinar in or outside of
Singapore

Testimonial

Funding

No funding Available!

Programme Facilitator(s)


Catherine Chiang
 ATA (GST), BAcc (Hons)
 
 Catherine has more than 20 years of experience in GST consultancy, with more than 10 years of training experience. She has previously spent 6 years in IRAS, handling GST and Income Tax audit and almost 10 years with 2 of the Big Four international accounting firms, specializing in GST compliance and advisory work. During this period, she has accumulated extensive experience in performing GST prudential reviews, GST consultancy, GST compliance and GST training for clients.

Catherine has a Bachelor of Accountancy (Honours) degree from the National University of Singapore. She is an Accredited Tax Advisor (GST) registered with the Singapore Chartered Tax Professionals and an Advanced Certificate in Training and Assessment (ACTA) certified Trainer.

Missing Trader Fraud (MTF) is a GST fraudulent scheme which will result in a loss of government revenue. The IRAS has identified MTF arrangements to be a key compliance risk and will conduct extensive audits and investigations on businesses involved in such fraudulent arrangements.

This course aims to equip participants with the knowledge and tools necessary to avoid involvement in MTF, whether knowingly or unknowingly. Participants will gain a thorough understanding of MTF, explore various MTF arrangements, and review recent prosecution cases to learn from real-world examples.

Programme Outline

  • What is Missing Trader Fraud (MTF)?
  • The different MTF arrangements
  • Recent prosecution cases on MTF
  • Due Diligence Checks to avoid being involved in MTF
    • The “Knowledge Principle”
    • The Three-pillar approach
  • Legal consequences and ethical responsibilities for businesses and practitioners
     
On the completion of this course, you will be able to:
  • Understand the intricacies of MTF;
  • adopt the Three-pillar approach to apply the “Knowledge Principle”;
  • implement practical detection strategies to avoid being involved in MTF arrangement; and understand the legal and ethical implications to businesses and practitioners arising from MTF


Training Methodology

Lecture style, with Case Studies and Examples

Closing Date for Registration
1 week before programme or until full enrolment.

Intended For

Business owners, financial managers, accountants, tax professionals, and compliance officers who are responsible for ensuring their organisations adhere to GST regulations

Competency Mapping

Others = 3.50 Hours

Programme Facilitator(s)

Catherine Chiang
 ATA (GST), BAcc (Hons)
 
 Catherine has more than 20 years of experience in GST consultancy, with more than 10 years of training experience. She has previously spent 6 years in IRAS, handling GST and Income Tax audit and almost 10 years with 2 of the Big Four international accounting firms, specializing in GST compliance and advisory work. During this period, she has accumulated extensive experience in performing GST prudential reviews, GST consultancy, GST compliance and GST training for clients.

Catherine has a Bachelor of Accountancy (Honours) degree from the National University of Singapore. She is an Accredited Tax Advisor (GST) registered with the Singapore Chartered Tax Professionals and an Advanced Certificate in Training and Assessment (ACTA) certified Trainer.

Upcoming Schedule

Date & Time

28 Jul 2025 (9:00 AM - 12:30 PM)
Fee (inclusive of GST)


SGD pricing -

For Members: $ 221.27
For Non-Members: $ 263.78


Programme Facilitator(s)

Catherine Chiang

Venue

Live Webinar in or outside of
Singapore


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