Course Objectives: 

• Understanding the importance of tax governance and its role in corporate oversight.
• Practical dos and don’ts for upholding strong tax governance standards and avoid common pitfalls to uphold good tax governance.
• Best practices for effective tax risk management to safeguard the organisations.
  

Programme
2.00 pm : Registration and networking
2.30 pm : Overview of IRAS’ Voluntary Compliance Initiatives
3.00 pm : Identify and address common pitfalls in tax risk management
3.45 pm : Break
4.00 pm : Participant discussion
4.30 pm : Q&A session by IRAS and BDO Singapore
5.00 pm : Networking and refreshments
5.30 pm : End of programme

CPD Hours : 2

SID members: $130.00 (incl. 9% GST)
Non-members: $160.00 (incl. 9% GST) 

Ms Evelyn Lim has over 25 years of expertise in both Singapore and international taxation, specialising in advising multinational corporations and SMEs on corporate tax compliance, planning, and structuring. With a background at international accounting firms, mid-tier firm and a listed company, she has a comprehensive understanding of both the commercial and technical dimensions of tax governance. A member of the Singapore Chartered Tax Professionals (SCTP), Evelyn chairs the SME Tax Committee, where she plays an active role in addressing tax issues through dialogues with the tax authority.

Ms Eu Chin Sien has over 27 years of GST expertise as regulator and advisor. An Accredited Tax Advisor (GST) with the SCTP, she began her career as a GST auditor at IRAS, later transitioning to advisory roles at Big Four firms. She is pivotal in establishing dedicated GST practices at two leading mid-tier firms in Singapore. Recognised as a Highly Regarded Indirect Tax Practitioner by the International Tax Review (2022 - 2024), Ms Eu is also a Board Member and GST Committee Member at SCTP, where she collaborates with IRAS to address practical GST challenges.

Mr New Aik Meng is currently a Group Tax Specialist with the IRAS Corporate Tax Division. He leads a team of officers responsible for reviewing tax return filed by large companies. He joined IRAS in 2010 as a Senior Tax Specialist and his past portfolios include incentive and manufacturing companies. He has more than 15 years of experiences in the private sector dealing with corporate tax issues including those arising from corporate restructuring. Mr New is also an Accredited Tax Advisor (Income Tax) with the SCTP.

Cheryl Teo 
Senior Manager, Corporate Tax Division, Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore

Ms Cheryl Teo is a Senior Manager with the IRAS Corporate Tax Division. She is currently involved in tax administration matters which includes corporate income tax audit, policy reviews and developing tax governance. Prior to joining IRAS in 2021, she has over 7 years of experience working as a corporate tax manager dealing with both corporate tax compliance and advisory services. Ms Teo is also an Accredited Tax Practitioner (Income Tax) with SCTP.

Noraini Ismail
Senior Tax Manager (Audit), Goods and Services Tax (GST) Division, Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore