Tax Academy of Singapore

30 August 2010
Signature Conference 2010: Riding on Asia's Economic Recovery
Raffles Convention Centre

The Tax Academy is pleased to present its Signature Conference for 2010 on the theme Riding on Asia's Economic Recovery. The conference will present a strong team of highly sought after tax experts with extensive experience in regional economies to give companies valuable insights to ride on Asia™ economic recovery, and we would like to invite you to register for the event.

1 to 3 September 2010
US Tax Conference
Conference Room, Revenue House Level 24, 55 Newton Road Singapore 307987

The Tax Academy of Singapore and the Tax Executives Institute are pleased to jointly present the US Tax Conference on 1 to 3 September 2010. This 3-day programme will step participants through the key features of the US tax system, beginning from the introductory level to more advanced concepts and features in US taxation. It is a unique training programme not to be missed.

24 June 2010
FasTax Series: Getting GST Right
Revenue House, Aspiration Training Room at B1, 55 Newton Road, Singapore 307987

The Tax Academy of Singapore is pleased to present the a 1-day workshop FasTax Series: Getting GST Right on 24 June 2010 and we would like to invite you to register for the event.

19 April 2010
FasTax Getting Corporate Tax Right
Revenue House, Aspiration Training Room at B1, 55 Newton Road
Singapore 307987

The Tax Academy of Singapore is pleased to present the a 1-day workshop FasTax Series: Getting Corporate Tax Right on 19 April 2010 and we would like to invite you to register for the event.

Closing Date for Registration: 11 Mar 2010
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a) Presentation by IRAS
b) Budget Panel Q & A
c) Presentation by Deloitte

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21 January 2010
Maestros' Series: Becoming a Tax Specialist of Distinction
The Tower Club Singapore, 9 Raffles Place, Penthouse (62nd Floor),
Republic Plaza Tower 1, Singapore 048619

The Tax Academy is pleased to present its next Maestros' Series on 21 January 2010. The Maestros' Series aim to distill learnings from top tax professionals who will share personal experiences with the next generation of leaders/managers in the tax function. In the upcoming workshop, we are pleased to present Mr Alan Ow, Tax Consultant (Non-legal Practitioner) from KhattarWong to conduct the workshop on "Becoming a Tax Specialist of Distinction", and we would like to invite the faculty members to register for the event. During the workshop, Alan will share with participants on the origin for tax specialisation, why the need for tax specialists, tips to become a well regarded tax specialist and managing relationships in the tax environment. Administrative details at a glance:

Workshop registration will close on 11 Jan 2010, or when the optimum class size is reached.
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2 Dec 09
Transfer Pricing Workshop
NTUC Centre, No. 1 Marine Boulevard, Level 8, Room 801, Singapore 018989

The Tax Academy of Singapore is pleased to present the workshop on Transfer Pricing led by Mr Dale Hill, Partner (Tax Services, Business Law), Gowling Lafleur Henderson. LLP. The workshop will focus on the complexities of documenting intercompany transactions, such as finding appropriate benchmarks, and will also investigate strategies to optimize your company’s global tax position.

Closing Date for Registration: 2 Nov 09 (Seats are limited. First-come-first-served basis)

If you require an invoice to make payment, please fax the registration form to 6253 1214 before 2 Nov 09 or email a scanned copy of the completed form to seminars@taxacademy.sg

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10 Nov 09
FasTax Series: Getting Corporate Tax Right
Aspiration Room@Revenue House

The Tax Academy of Singapore is pleased to present the a 1-day workshop FasTax Series: Getting Corporate Tax Right on 10 Nov 09 and we would like to invite you to register for the event.

(The workshop fee entitles business owners and managers to bring one staff to attend the workshop for free. Teabreaks and lunch will be provided.)

Venue: Revenue House, Aspiration Training Room at B1, 55 Newton Road S(307987)
Closing Date for Registration: 5 Nov 09

If you require an invoice to make payment, please fax the registration form to 6253 1214 before 5 Nov or email a scanned copy of the completed form to seminars@taxacademy.sg

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20 Oct 09
FasTax Series: Getting Corporate Tax Right
Aspiration Room@Revenue House

The Tax Academy of Singapore is pleased to present the a 1-day workshop FasTax Series: Getting Corporate Tax Right on 20 Oct 09 and we would like to invite you to register for the event.

(The workshop fee entitles business owners and managers to bring one staff to attend the workshop for free. Teabreaks and lunch will be provided.)
Venue: Revenue House, Aspiration Training Room at B1, 55 Newton Road S(307987)
Closing Date for Registration: 9 Oct 09
If you require an invoice to make payment, please fax the registration form to 6253 1214 before 9 Oct or email a scanned copy of the completed form to seminars@taxacademy.sg

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30 September 09
Seminar on Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) and Cross-Border Planning in Asia-Pacific
Revenue House Auditorium

The Tax Academy of Singapore is pleased to present the seminar on “M&A and Cross-Border Planning in Asia-Pacific” on 30 Sep 09. The seminar will be led by regional tax experts Mr Chris J. Finnerty (Partner, Ernst & Young (China) Advisory Limited and Mr Andy Baik

(International Tax Services Leader, Ernst & Young Solutions LLP).

Date	: 30 September 09
Fees	: $160.50 (include GST)
Venue	:Revenue House, Auditorium Level 5, 55 Newton Road S(307987)
Closing Date for registration : 18 September 09
(If you require an invoice to make payment, please fax the registration form to 62531214 before 18 Sep.)

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5 August 2009
Signing of Memorandum of Understanding between CPA Australia and
Tax Academy of Singapore

Australia’s largest accounting body, CPA Australia today signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Tax Academy of Singapore, the training arm of the Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS).

Press Release click here

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4 August 2009
FasTax Series: Getting GST Right

Tax Academy will be presenting the workshop FasTax Series: Getting GST Right on 4 August 2009. The focus of this 1-day workshop is to help businesses understand the importance of getting GST right and offer practical assistance to its staff in the preparation of GST returns.

Participants will hear from our speakers the responsibilities of being GST registered, the risks and recovery actions taken if they do not get them right and how these could have been easily prevented. Participants can also take this opportunity to clarify with the authority on GST issues encountered during the course of their work.

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27 and 28 August 09
Signature Conference 2009: Asia-Pacific Taxation - A Glimpse into the Future
Singapore Marriot Hotel

The future is already embedded in the present. Looking at what is happening in the present often offers us a glimpse of what might be in the future. In the midst of the global financial and economic crises since October last year, coupled with the intended and unintended consequences from the massive rescue efforts made since, there is little doubt that the future landscape, including the taxation landscape, will be quite different from what it is today. Governments and tax authorities around the world are developing policy responses to plug the widening gap between revenue collection and public expenditure. The Obama administration announced sweeping reforms to tax deferral rules and to close foreign tax credit loopholes. While keeping tax rates for corporates unchanged, UK has announced an increase in income tax rate for individuals.

Our world of taxation is changing, fast.

What changes do we envisage in tax policies and rules? What impact will these have on the regional tax landscape? How will this affect the operating environment for multi-national enterprises and international businesses? How do you make sense of the new future? What should be your responses?

To help you answer these questions, the Tax Academy is proud to present a strong team of senior tax policy makers and international tax experts. Senior government officials from Australia, India, Malaysia, Vietnam and China will share with you tax policy insights for the Asia-Pacific region on the first day of the conference. Mr Mukesh Butani, Partner of BMR & Associates, who will then lead a plenary on the implications of regional tax policy changes and trends. The Big 4 International Accounting Firms will conduct workshops with 4 different themes, namely, Into the Future - Transfer Pricing, International Tax Planning, Managing Tax Controversies and Regional Tax Trends. Mr Pok Soy Yoong, former Head of Tax for Ernst & Young, will close with a plenary session comprising an international panel of tax experts, to help you make sense of the new future and suss out how you may act now for the future that is fast approaching.

Fees:
Special Rate: $642 (inclusive of 7% GST), closing date 24 July

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Speech by Mr Li Yi Shyan, Minister of State for Trade and Industry and Manpower >>

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10 July 09
Understanding Tax Treaties With ASEAN Countries And
Major Considerations In Their Application

The Tax Academy will be presenting its next intake of Maestro Series on 10 July 09. The Maestro Series aim to distill learnings from top tax professionals who will share personal experiences with the next generation of leaders/managers in the tax function. In this upcoming workshop, we are pleased to present Mr Ng Keat Seng, Senior Consultant with the Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore who will share with participants on "Understanding Tax Treaties With ASEAN Countries And Major Considerations In Their Application".

In this workshop, Mr Ng will share with participants the major considerations that must be borne in mind when seeking to maximize the benefits that the treaties provide in the light of what the business enterprise has undertaken or seeks to undertake. Participants will also have the privilege to tap on Mr Ng’s experience with regard to tax treaty issues that they may be grappling with.

Closing date for registration: 29 June 09

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12 May 09
FasTax Series: Getting Corporate Tax Right

Tax Academy will be presenting the workshop FasTax Series: Getting Coporate Tax Right on 12 May 09. The focus of this 1-day workshop is to help tax agents understand the basics of corporate taxation and offer practical assistance in the preparation of tax computations and the completion of Income Tax Return Form C. The workshop will discuss in depth the technicalities of tax computation through case studies. Areas that will be discussed include badges of trade and interest adjustment and computations for shipping company (with concessionary income).

Participants will hear from our speakers the basic corporate tax rules, the tax obligations of a company and a tax agent, and the common filing mistakes that could be avoided. The workshop will also cover the risks and recovery actions taken for non-compliance. Participants can also take this opportunity to clarify with the speakers on corporate tax issues encountered during the course of their work.

Date: 12 May 09 (Tuesday)
Registration: 8.30 to 8.55am
Workshop: 9.00am to 5.00pm
Closing Date for registration:: 5 May 09
Fees: $280 (Incl. GST, teabreaks & lunch). Managers/Business Owners may bring 1 staff to attend the workshop at no additional charge.

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9 April 2009
Maestro Series: Aspiring to be a Darned Good Tax Person

A rare opportunity not to be missed – hear from Pok Soy Yoong on his personal thoughts and observations on how you can realize your aspirations as a Darned Good Tax Person. In this workshop, Pok will share how he has seen people stop learning from his years in scaling the heights in the tax profession. He will distill gems on breaking your own “growth barriers” and how not to short change your potential. This is not your regular session on the technical aspects of taxation. It is about achieving breakthroughs in personal mastery, getting it right on fast-track and not losing your mind/body/soul to the rat-race.

Date: 9 April 2009
Fees: $160.50 (incl. GST)
Time: 3.30pm to 5.30pm
Venue: The Tower Club Singapore, 9 Raffles Place Penthouse (62nd – 64th Floors) Republic Plaza Tower 1 Singapore 048619

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13 March 2009
Legal Practitioners' Series - Stamp Duty: Case Law and Administration

Tax Academy is proud to present the Legal Practitioners' Series on Taxation - Stamp Duty: Case Law and Administration on 13th March 2009. This first seminar in the series aims to provide an update of stamp duty case law developments and offer practical insights into IRAS’s administration of stamp duty. The half day programme covers an overview and administration of stamp duty in Singapore plus highlights of two recent case decisions. The speakers will discuss the implications of the Court of Appeal’s decision in UOL Development (Novena) Pte Ltd vs The Commissioner of Stamp Dutieson stamp duty assessments for enbloc sales and the High Court's decision in Clifford Development Pte Ltd vs the Commissioner of Stamp Duties which concerns an application for stamp duty relief in respect of a scheme for reconstruction. The seminar will conclude with a panel discussion chaired by Mr Liu Hern Kuan, Chief Legal Officer from IRAS.

Date: 13 Mar 09 (Friday)
Fees: $150 (Incl. GST)
Time: 9.00am to 12.00noon
Venue: Aspiration Room, Basement 1, Revenue House, 55 Newton Road, Singapore 307987

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20 February 2009
Budget Seminar 2009

Tax Academy of Singapore will host a Budget Seminar for the tax community on 20 Feb 2009. Mrs Teoh Lian Ee, who was a tax lawyer and now senior consultant to IRAS chairs a panel of policy and tax experts from the Ministry of Finance and IRAS to give you insights and implications of the major tax changes. Besides the Budget changes, Mr Jimmy Koh, Head of Economics-Treasury Research from UOB will share his insights on what needs to happen in the global economy before Singapore can emerge from this malaise. A roundtable discussion with senior representatives from the tax consultancy, industry and IRAS on managing tax risks and transfer pricing implications will close the seminar.

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