National Tax Conference, Sandton International Convention Centre
OVERVIEW:
South Africa's third National Tax Conference will focus on improving tax compliance. Presentations will include key-note presenters as well as research papers by distinguished local and international speakers.
COURSE CONTENT:
Benefits in attending?

  • Understand the importance of tax compliance for the economic and social development of South Africa;

  • Hear from National Treasury regarding current and future policy on improving tax compliance;

  • Establish how an independent tax ombudsman can assist taxpayers;

  • Find out how SARS envisage tax compliance;

  • Understanding the role of SARS enforcement in improving tax compliance;

  • Find out how eFiling and third party data collection will improve tax compliance in the 21st century;

  • Hear from the World Bank on the impact of tax avoidance and compliance;

  • Explore the purpose and impact of trusts in tax compliance;

  • Hear from the experts on how to effectively manage tax risk to enhance tax compliance and improve the relationship with SARS;

  • Find out whether tax policy really improves tax compliance;

  • Determine how compliance costs impact taxpayer behaviour in complying with tax laws.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
Tax specialists, Tax managers, Tax attorneys and advisors, Tax practitioners, SARS officials, African Revenue officials, Tax leaders in corporate companies, Financial directors / managers, Chief financial officers.
PRESENTER/S:
The presentations will deal with the broader theme on tax compliance and be delivered by both National and International distinguished speakers including :
  • Professor Michael Katz, Chairman of EdwardNathanSonnenbergs Incorporated

  • Judge Dennis Davis, University of Cape Town

  • Professor Keith Engel, National Treasury
  • Professor Daniel Erasmus,Thomas Jefferson School of Law, San Diego, California

  • Professor Walter Geach, University of KwaZulu-Natal

  • Jackie Coolidge, World Bank

  • Nina Olsen, US Taxpayer Ombudsman and Advocate

  • Telita Snykers, Inland Revenue Service, Singapore

  • Gelishan Naidoo, Deloitte

  • Dr Beric Croome, EdwardNathanSonnenbergs Incorporated

  • and MORE ......
OTHER:
Attend this sought after tax conference and be privy to the latest developments affecting the South African tax profession, including impact of international trends and best practice.

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CPD:
Attendance at this seminar will secure 14 hours verifiable CPD points including other professional bodies (SAICA, SAIPA, SAIBA, ACCA, IAC, ICB, FPI, ACIS, LSSA, FISA)
EVENT INVESTMENT:
SAIT members: R2,590.00
Affiliated members: R2,790.00 (SAICA, SAIPA, SAIBA, ACCA, IAC, ICB, FPI, ACIS, LSSA, FISA)
Non-members: R2,990.00
Trainees: R2,100.00 (only for Trainees who are working under a learnership program within an organisation)
EVENT DATE/S:
13 October 2010  to
14 October 2010
   
CONTACT: Dot Robinson
TELEPHONE: (011) 662 2837
EMAIL: drobinson@thesait.org.za