Sit-Down | Audit and Tax | Webinar | August - 2023
Hosted by Factor
- 100 attendees
- 130 hours
Agenda
- "Macro Trends Accelerating Digital Transformation (DX) in Tax Compliance and Statutory Reporting"(Tax and Audit) New Asia and emerging markets research by Thomson Reuters reveal the key trends shaping the future of DX for tax compliance and statutory reporting. Be among the first to learn about the existing and emerging trends that will challenge your thinking. Is your digital strategy fit for purpose? Key Points: · Addressing whether the global push for tax transparency is accelerating digital transformation (DX) and what this looks like at an executive level. · How tax compliance technologies are building company reputation at a time when brand power arguably matters the most. · What tax technology end users really want and how this differs to those who make the decisions at their organisations.
- Embracing Agility in Audit: Navigating Risk, Compliance, and Change at Sydney Airport(Tax and Audit) In today's dynamic and highly regulated business environment, agility in audit processes plays a crucial role in navigating risk and compliance effectively. This presentation uses the case of Sydney Airport to demonstrate how the incorporation of agile practices in audit over the past 3 years has enabled not only enhanced compliance management but also a transformation of the audit teams from policing to business enabling. It further highlights how this agility has ensured resilience and adaptability in face of challenging times. Key Bullet Points: Agile Audit Transformation: Delve into Sydney Airport's transition to agile auditing practices, enhancing risk management and regulatory compliance. Auditors as Business Enablers: Explore the shift from traditional auditing roles to becoming key facilitators in the business, contributing to a more holistic risk and compliance framework. Resilience Through Agility: Discover how Sydney Airport's agile audit approach has ensured robust adaptability and resilience in managing risk and compliance under pressure.
- ATO Managed Fund Tax Assurance Reviews: Insights and Key Takeaways(Tax and Audit) This presentation focuses on ATO managed fund tax assurance reviews, offering valuable insights and key takeaways for the financial industry. We will explore the findings and observations from these reviews, highlighting the increased profile of tax work from a taxpayer perspective. Furthermore, we will discuss the implications of medium assurance ratings assigned to most managed funds, along with the benefits and shortcomings from an internal tax perspective. Finally, we will emphasise the importance of developing closer working relationships with the ATO and effectively managing ATO expectations. Key Takeaways: Enhanced understanding of ATO managed fund tax assurance reviews and their impact on the financial industry. Recognising the heightened importance of tax work from a taxpayer perspective. Understanding the implications of medium assurance ratings for managed funds in the industry. Identifying strategies to address resourcing challenges, optimise time allocation, and balance tax priorities effectively.
Speakers
Emily Davis · Head of Internal Audit, Risk and Compliance, Sydney Airport
Partners
- Thomson Reuters Thomson Reuters is the world’s leading provider of news and information-based tools to professionals. Our worldwide network of journalists and specialist editors keep customers up to speed on global developments, with a particular focus on legal, regulatory and tax changes. Our customers operate in complex arenas that move society forward — tax, law, compliance, government, media. In a disruptive digital age, we help professionals reinvent themselves.
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