In today’s complex tax environment, organisations face increasing scrutiny from tax authorities and even well-intentioned tax positions can lead to disputes. This course aims to equip participants with practical knowledge and tools to effectively manage corporate tax risks and navigate disputes with the tax authorities.Participants will gain insights into proactive measures to minimise disputes, legal and documentation considerations. The course also covers best practices for effective response tactics for handling tax queries and controversies.At the end of this course, you will be able to:Identify various types of corporate tax risks and the distinction between risk control versus dispute resolution.Develop effective strategies for responding to corporate tax queries and managing disputes; Assess the adequacy and completeness of documentation and evidence;Identify common challenges arising from differing interpretations of fact patterns and tax laws, and apply appropriate resolution mechanisms; and Apply effective timeline management techniques in dispute resolution.
In today’s complex tax environment, organisations face increasing scrutiny from tax authorities and even well-intentioned tax positions can lead to disputes. This course aims to equip participants with practical knowledge and tools to effectively manage corporate tax risks and navigate disputes with the tax authorities.Participants will gain insights into proactive measures to minimise disputes, legal and documentation considerations. The course also covers best practices for effective response tactics for handling tax queries and controversies.At the end of this course, you will be able to:
Understanding Corporate Tax RisksTypes of tax risksImportance of tax risk managementRisk control vs dispute resolutionPreparing for Tax Queries and Navigating Tax DisputesStrategies for responding to corporate tax queries Common causes of corporate tax disputes (facts, interpretation and application of law)Available resolution mechanisms and selecting appropriate optionsImportance of Documentation and EvidenceChallenges arising from differing interpretations of fact patterns (and laws)Evidence and documentationAdequacy of evidenceCompleteness of documentationConflicts in supporting fact patternsCommon issues encountered when preparing evidence and how to avoid them Timeline ManagementBest practices for effective timeline management in resolving disputesCase Studies and Practical ExamplesTraining Methodology*Lecture style with examples and case studies Closing Date for Registration*1 Week before Programme or Until Full Enrolment.
Understanding Corporate Tax Risks
Preparing for Tax Queries and Navigating Tax Disputes
Importance of Documentation and Evidence
Timeline Management
Case Studies and Practical ExamplesTraining Methodology*
This course is designed for Tax professionals, Accounting and Finance professionals who are charged with tax minimisation/compliance responsibilities and non-tax professionals who work closely with tax staff/tax advisors and management of organisations to achieve higher profits after tax for the company.
Category 2 = 3.50 Hours
03 Dec 2025 (9:00 AM - 12:30 PM)
For Members: $ 226.72 For Non-Members: $ 269.23
Mak Oi LengCA (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.
Live Webinar in or outside ofSingapore
You are about to leave ISCA eServices Portal and the registration link will be opened in a new tab. Do you wish to continue?
This course has been added successfully
Declaration to be provided by CPE
This Course is Intended for CA Singapore Users..
If you have an account with us, please sign-in first. If you do not have an account with us, create one now for free.
Do you wish to apply for SFC funding? (Singapore Citizenship Only)
21 Aug 2025 - 21 Aug 2025
22 Aug 2025 - 22 Aug 2025