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GST Reporting 2026: Navigating Compliance in the Changing GST Landscape
In-Person


7

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$399.00/Pax

Date: 19 May ( Tuesday )

Time: 9am-5pm

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Many GST-registered businesses continue to encounter GST issues arising from day-to-day processing errors, inconsistent GST treatment and insufficient review procedures. The mentioned areas arose due to weaknesses in internal controls, limited technical understanding of GST rules, and the absence of systematic processes to identify and monitor high-risk areas. These issues are frequently identified during IRAS GST audits and can lead to adjustments, penalties and increased scrutiny.

This highly practical workshop focuses on GST risk areas commonly encountered during return preparation and filing. Based on real-life review and audit support experience, the session will walk participants through typical GST weaknesses and blind spots, explain why they attract IRAS audit attention, and demonstrate practical steps to identify, track and remediate these issues using improved workflows, internal checks and digital tools.

Participants will gain insights into IRAS’ audit focus areas, risk indicators, and expectations around documentation, controls and governance. The session will also demonstrate how GST risks can be progressively mitigated through a structured combination of clearly defined responsibilities, robust review processes and the effective use of digital tools within the GST return preparation and filing process.

The workshop is designed to help GST-registered businesses strengthen their GST control framework, improve the accuracy and defensibility of GST returns, strengthen supporting documentation, and build greater confidence in managing IRAS audits—thereby reducing the likelihood of penalties, rework and prolonged audit engagements.

Understanding the GST Value Chain

  • Identifying GST touchpoints across business operations and their impact on GST reporting

Designing Effective GST Controls Across the Organisation

  • Front-end and progressive controls at the entity, transactional (supplies and purchases), and GST reporting levels
  • How controls support accurate GST reporting and audit readiness

Applying a Practical Approach to Zero-Rating of Supplies

  • A layman’s framework for determining when goods and/or services qualify for zero-rating (0% GST)
  • Common pitfalls and audit risks

Managing Input Tax Claims More Effectively

  • Key considerations for input tax recovery
  • Common errors, including claims relating to platform and digital purchases

Navigating Petty Cash and Staff Claims

  • GST treatment, documentation expectations and audit red flags
  • Practical controls to minimise errors

IRAS Audit Focus Areas and Risk Management

  • Key areas of scrutiny and recurring audit findings
  • Practical strategies to manage and mitigate audit risks

Leveraging Digital Tools to Support GST Reporting

  • Using technology to enhance accuracy, consistency and control in GST compliance

GST InvoiceNow Readiness

  • Understanding GST implications and preparing systems and processes for InvoiceNow adoption;
  • Key roles and responsibilities of GST registered business; and
  • How to get ready

Managing Errors Through the GST Voluntary Disclosure Programme (VDP)

  • When and how to make disclosures
  • Minimising penalties and surcharges arising from incorrect GST treatment

By the end of the workshop, you will:

  • Gain a refreshed and structured perspective on managing GST return preparation and lodgement more effectively;
  • Develop a clearer understanding of how IRAS conducts GST audits, including common focus areas and expectations;
  • Be equipped with practical insights into the top 10 GST audit considerations frequently raised by IRAS;
  • Learn how to design and apply GST controls to mitigate risks arising from GST return preparation and filing;
  • Refine existing GST reporting approaches to improve accuracy, consistency and audit defensibility; and
  • Understand what “good” GST reporting looks like in practice, and how to move closer to best-in-class compliance outcomes
  • Accountants
  • CFOs and Finance Managers
  • Audit Professionals
  • Directors and Audit Committee Members

Richard Ong

Richard heads the GST Division in RSM Tax Pte Ltd (“RSM”). He has more than 25 years of experience in GST with the Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS), Deloitte & Touche LLP, United Test and Assembly Center Ltd (UTAC) and RSM. His diverse background and work exposure with the tax authority, professional and commercial firms allow him to share with seminar participants a balanced view and approach towards GST risk management and compliance.

Richard has spoken at public seminars in Singapore and Malaysia on topics such as Understanding Goods & Services Tax, Managing GST Risks, GST for SME, the GST Assisted Self-help Kit (ASK) and Malaysia GST. He is also an Accredited Tax Advisor (GST) with the Singapore Chartered Tax Professionals ( SCTP ).