Course Detail(TAX313 : Strategic Implementation of Singapore Tax Governance Framework (TGF) and Tax Risk Management & Control Framework for Corporate Income Tax (CTRM) (Classroom))

TAX313 : Strategic Implementation of Singapore Tax Governance Framework (TGF) and Tax Risk Management & Control Framework for Corporate Income Tax (CTRM) (Classroom) NEW

3.50 CPE Hours (Others)
Classroom

This workshop aims to equip participants with the tools to implement the Singapore Tax Governance Framework (TGF) and Tax Risk Management & Control Framework for Corporate Income Tax (CTRM). It will cover guidelines by the IRAS and outline critical insights for establishing effective and successful frameworks to achieve the benefits of the TGF and CTRM.

At the end of this course, you will be able to:

  • Explain key components and requirements of TGF and CTRM under the IRAS guidelines.
  • Develop strategies to establish a robust tax governance framework to enhance oversight of a company’s tax risks.
  • Apply best practices to implement the TGF and CTRM in your organisation, ensuring alignment with IRAS guidelines.
  • Understand the role of technology in optimising the TGF and CTRM and integrate it into tax risk management processes.

Programme Outline

TGF
  • 3 building blocks of TGF
  • Key practices to establish a good tax governance framework for better oversight of a company’s tax risks
  • Strategies for enhancing tax governance frameworks within an organisation
  • Practical insights for establishing robust tax governance policies

CTRM
  • Benefits of adopting the CTRM and the CTRM process
  • Pre-requisites to participate in the CTRM
  • Structure and features of the CTRM checklist
  • Best practices for CTRM
  • Impact of technology on TGF and CTRM

Case studies
  • Strategies for ensuring successful TGF and CTRM applications
  • Effective tax risk strategies for managing IRAS tax assessment objections and queries


Training Methodology

Lecture style, with Case Studies and Examples

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

Intended For

An Intermediate level workshop for tax professionals, accounting and finance professionals responsible for tax minimization, and non-tax professionals who collaborate closely with tax teams to optimise post-tax profits for the organisation.

Competency Mapping

Others = 3.50 Hours

Schedule & Fees

Date & Time

07 May 2025 (9:00 AM - 12:30 PM)

Fee (inclusive of GST)

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

Programme Facilitator(s)

Mak Oi Leng

Venue

60 Cecil Street
ISCA House
Singapore 049709

Date & Time

09 Sep 2025 (9:00 AM - 12:30 PM)

Fee (inclusive of GST)

For Members: $ 265.96
For Non-Members: $ 316.10

Programme Facilitator(s)

Mak Oi Leng

Venue

60 Cecil Street
ISCA House
Singapore 049709

Testimonial

Funding

No funding Available!

Programme Facilitator(s)


Mak Oi Leng
CA (Singapore) and ATA (Income Tax)

Oi Leng has over 30 years of tax experience in both the public and private sectors in Singapore. She formerly led the Tax Risk & Dispute Management Services at KPMG Singapore and was the Global Compliance Management Services Partner for Singapore.

In addition to the provision of tax compliance service, her experience in the private sector revolves around advising multi-national clients from Europe, US and Asia on a wide range of cross-border tax issues, including M&A and tax efficient supply chain structuring, and tax risk & dispute management, and working with local Government Agencies to secure tax incentives and other grants for her clients. 

Prior to joining the private sector, she had worked with the Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS). Being an Accredited Tax Specialist with the Tax Policy & Rulings Branch in IRAS, she played an active role in the formulation of tax policies for fundamental tax system changes such as the introduction of the One-Tier Corporate Tax System, Group Relief System, Foreign Source Income Exemption Framework and the Advance Ruling System. Other tax policy areas include pension/ retirement benefits treatments, and tax incentives such as the Approved Freight Logistics Scheme, Global Traders Programme, Approved International Shipping Enterprise Scheme, etc, and taxation of LLPs and LPs.

This workshop aims to equip participants with the tools to implement the Singapore Tax Governance Framework (TGF) and Tax Risk Management & Control Framework for Corporate Income Tax (CTRM). It will cover guidelines by the IRAS and outline critical insights for establishing effective and successful frameworks to achieve the benefits of the TGF and CTRM.

At the end of this course, you will be able to:

  • Explain key components and requirements of TGF and CTRM under the IRAS guidelines.
  • Develop strategies to establish a robust tax governance framework to enhance oversight of a company’s tax risks.
  • Apply best practices to implement the TGF and CTRM in your organisation, ensuring alignment with IRAS guidelines.
  • Understand the role of technology in optimising the TGF and CTRM and integrate it into tax risk management processes.

Programme Outline

TGF
  • 3 building blocks of TGF
  • Key practices to establish a good tax governance framework for better oversight of a company’s tax risks
  • Strategies for enhancing tax governance frameworks within an organisation
  • Practical insights for establishing robust tax governance policies

CTRM
  • Benefits of adopting the CTRM and the CTRM process
  • Pre-requisites to participate in the CTRM
  • Structure and features of the CTRM checklist
  • Best practices for CTRM
  • Impact of technology on TGF and CTRM

Case studies
  • Strategies for ensuring successful TGF and CTRM applications
  • Effective tax risk strategies for managing IRAS tax assessment objections and queries


Training Methodology

Lecture style, with Case Studies and Examples

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

Intended For

An Intermediate level workshop for tax professionals, accounting and finance professionals responsible for tax minimization, and non-tax professionals who collaborate closely with tax teams to optimise post-tax profits for the organisation.

Competency Mapping

Others = 3.50 Hours

Programme Facilitator(s)

Mak Oi Leng
CA (Singapore) and ATA (Income Tax)

Oi Leng has over 30 years of tax experience in both the public and private sectors in Singapore. She formerly led the Tax Risk & Dispute Management Services at KPMG Singapore and was the Global Compliance Management Services Partner for Singapore.

In addition to the provision of tax compliance service, her experience in the private sector revolves around advising multi-national clients from Europe, US and Asia on a wide range of cross-border tax issues, including M&A and tax efficient supply chain structuring, and tax risk & dispute management, and working with local Government Agencies to secure tax incentives and other grants for her clients. 

Prior to joining the private sector, she had worked with the Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS). Being an Accredited Tax Specialist with the Tax Policy & Rulings Branch in IRAS, she played an active role in the formulation of tax policies for fundamental tax system changes such as the introduction of the One-Tier Corporate Tax System, Group Relief System, Foreign Source Income Exemption Framework and the Advance Ruling System. Other tax policy areas include pension/ retirement benefits treatments, and tax incentives such as the Approved Freight Logistics Scheme, Global Traders Programme, Approved International Shipping Enterprise Scheme, etc, and taxation of LLPs and LPs.


Upcoming Schedule

Date & Time

07 May 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)

Mak Oi Leng

Venue

60 Cecil Street
ISCA House
Singapore 049709