Tax Services

2012 Goods and Services Tax (GST) Workshop

GST collection is the second largest contributor to the Singapore tax revenue at $8.2 billion after income tax and it has grown by 18.6% as compared to the previous financial year. GST now accounts for almost one quarter of the Singapore tax revenue. From a GST compliance perspective, $105 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 2010/11)

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”

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

• Click here for the GST workshops agenda and the registration form
• Click here to register for our GST workshops online 

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.

Workshop leaders and facilitators

• Yeo Kai Eng (Tax Partner)
• Kor Bing Keong (Tax Partner)
• Chew Boon Choo (Senior Manager)
• Tham Chang Yong (Manager)
• Rosalina Chan (Manager)
• Claren Lai (Manager)
• Garry Tan (Manager)
• Monica Sum (Manager)

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

Upcoming seminars/workshops

Online registration available now!
Click on the dates below to register.

• Practical Complexities in a Simple GST
  Goods and Services Tax (GST) workshops
  21 to 22 June 2012 
• Practical Complexities in a Simple GST
  Goods and Services Tax (GST) workshops
  19 to 20 July 2012 

Past seminars/workshops

• Practical Complexities in a Simple GST
  Goods and Services Tax (GST) workshops
  17 to 18 May 2012
• Practical Complexities in a Simple GST
  Goods and Services Tax (GST) workshops
  19 to 20 April 2012
• Practical Complexities in a Simple GST
  Goods and Services Tax (GST) workshops
  22 to 23 March 2012
• Practical Complexities in a Simple GST
  Goods and Services Tax (GST) workshops
  23 to 24 February 2012