The format of this course is a Live Webinar. A detailed set of instructions on the Live Webinar will be sent to you closer to date.

Programme Objective

This workshop aims to provide the participants with an understanding of the legal and practical issues in relation to tax audits and tax investigations. In addition, this workshop also aims to equip the participants with some practical skills for handling tax audits and tax investigations.

Practical examples, illustrations and case studies (including court cases) will be shared. Interactive discussions on case studies will be conducted during the workshop.
 

Programme Outline

 

• Introduction
• How IRAS picks out cases for tax investigations
• Areas of Audit and Investigation Focus (including Missing Trader Fraud)
• Are Chartered Accountants/Accountancy Professionals at risk of being involved in a tax audit or investigation?
• Audits and Dawn raids
• Powers of the IRAS tax investigators
• Preparing for interrogation and giving a statement
• Ways to resolve a tax audit or investigation
• Making a voluntary disclosure to IRAS

On the completion of this course, you will:

After attending this workshop, participants will be better equipped to:

• Identify and manage the risks of being involved in a tax audit or investigation
• Prepare for interrogation and giving a statement
• Identify the possible avenues to resolve a tax audit or investigation
• Decide on making a voluntary disclosure to IRAS

Training Methodology

Lecture style, with Case Studies and Examples

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

Intended For

CEOs, CFOs, Directors, Tax Practitioners, Tax and Accounting Professionals and anyone who wishes to gain a better understanding of how to handle tax audits and tax investigations.

Programme Facilitator(s)