Course Detail(TAX313 : Effective Implementation of Tax Governance and Risk Management (Classroom))
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TAX313 : Effective Implementation of Tax Governance and Risk Management (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

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

Fee (inclusive of GST)


SGD pricing -

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

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

NTUC members enjoy 50% *unfunded course fee support for up to $250 each year when you sign up for courses supported under UTAP. NTUC members aged 40 and above can enjoy higher funding support up to $500 per individual each year, capped at 50% of unfunded course fees, for courses attended between 01 April 2024 and 31 March 2027. *This excludes miscellaneous fees such as GST and registration fee etc.
 
This course is approved for UTAP support for intakes conducted between 28 May 2025 – 31 March 2027.
 
As UTAP is given on calendar year basis, and calculated based on year of training taken, it cannot be accumulated.

  • Maintained paid-up NTUC membership before course, throughout course duration and at the point of claim and;
  • Course by training provider must be supported under UTAP and training must commence within the supported period and;
  • Unfunded course fee must not be fully sponsored by company or other types of funding
  • Unfunded course fee must be S$20.00 and above, and;
  • Member must achieve a minimum of 75% attendance for each application and sat for all prescribed examination(s), if any and;
  • UTAP application must be made within 6 months after course ends.

To submit for UTAP claims, please visit http://skillsupgrade.ntuc.org.sg/. Terms and conditions apply.
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)


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

09 Sep 2025 (9:00 AM - 12:30 PM)
Fee (inclusive of GST)


SGD pricing -

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


Programme Facilitator(s)

Mak Oi Leng

Venue

60 Cecil Street
ISCA House
Singapore 049709


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