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2013 Goods and Services Tax (GST) Workshop

GST collection is the second largest contributor to the Singapore tax revenue at $8.7 billion after income tax and it has grown by 6% as compared to the previous financial year. GST now accounts for almost one quarter of the Singapore tax revenue. From a GST compliance perspective, $80 million in taxes and penalties were collected as a result of GST audits and investigations conducted by the Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS). (Source: IRAS Annual Report 2011/12)

Businesses are thus encouraged to be proactive in managing their GST compliance. Having the right GST knowledge is a step in managing the risks and improving compliance. This will in turn help to avoid unnecessary IRAS audits, time and resources needed to rectify GST errors and penalties for filing incorrect GST returns.

The majority of GST errors are often due to the lack of knowledge of the GST rules and regulations. It is imperative that the staff responsible for the company’s GST returns are equipped with the necessary GST knowledge.

Ernst & Young’s GST workshops provide an excellent platform to view GST afresh and to keep abreast of any changes. Our workshops provide valuable insights into major GST risk areas and common errors.

Join us at our GST workshops for updates and an in-depth analysis on the practical issues and problems that businesses face, and how to better manage these issues. Attend the Common GST issues module and choose any of the following optional modules:

  • “All about goods”
  • “Services exposed”
  • “Preparation of GST forms”

     
   Schedule   Modules
 
   1st day, morning
   9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (Lunch provided)		   Common GST issues
(Inclusive in all course combinations)
 
Optional modules
 
   1st day, afternoon
   1:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.		   All about goods
 
   2nd day, morning
   9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.		   Services exposed
 
   2nd day, afternoon
   1:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.		   Preparation of GST forms
 


     
   Fees    Clients/Alumni of Ernst & Young   Public
 
   Common GST issues + 3 modules   $760   $820
 
   Common GST issues + 2 module   $600   $660
 
   Common GST issues + 1 module   $420   $480
 
   * Fees stated include lunch on first day of workshop, materials, refreshments and
     GST
 

Group discount - A discount of 10% applies for organisations registering three or more participants in one registration.


Who should attend
Financial controllers, finance managers, accountants and accounting staff involved in the preparation of GST returns. Staff from operations, sales, logistics and administration have also benefited from our workshops.

Main workshop leaders

  • Yeo Kai Eng (Tax Partner)
  • Kor Bing Keong (Tax Partner)

CPE hours
7 to 14 CPE hours, depending on choice of modules

Venue
Raffles City Convention Centre
(City Hall MRT Station)
Level 4, Plaza Meeting Room
80 Bras Basah Road, Singapore 189560


Registration/Enquiries
Cherie Chan
Tel: +65 6309 8297
Fax: +65 6532 7662

Address
Ernst & Young Solutions LLP
Finance department
One Raffles Quay, North Tower
Level 18, Singapore 048583
Tel: +65 6535 7777
Fax: +65 6532 7662

Upcoming seminars/workshops

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Past seminars/workshops

  • Practical Complexities in a Simple GST
    Goods and Services Tax (GST) workshops
    15 to 16 November 2012

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