CASE STUDIES ON TYPICAL VAT RISKS AND PITFALLS FACED BY THE PRACTITIONER
With an ever-changing legislative landscape, uncertainty is not uncommon when it comes to applying VAT laws in practice and correctly declaring transactions in VAT returns.This session will serve as a deep dive into the main risks and pitfalls typically faced by VAT practitioners, particularly in the context of intra-Community trade, capital goods, among other topics. The speakers will share common examples encountered in practice and provide insight in respect of such risks and pitfalls.
Overview
Why Attend?
- IN THIS SESSION, THE SPEAKERS WILL DELVE INTO COMMON CASES IN WHICH VAT RISKS TYPICALLY ARISE IN PRACTICE. THEY WILL ALSO TAP INTO THEIR EXPERIENCES TO PROVIDE EXAMPLES OF PITFALLS TYPICALLY FACED BY VAT PRACTITIONERS.
Agenda Highlights:
Confirmed Speakers
- Louise Grima - Louise Grima is an Associate Director at KPMG Malta. She joined KPMG in 2015 after graduating with a Master in Accountancy from the University of Malta and has since worked on indirect tax compliance and advisory projects servicing clients in a number of industries including financial services, insurance, gambling and international trade. Louise was awarded the 2015 MIA Best Student of the Year prize for Master in Accountancy Group 2013/2015, holds a Diploma in VAT compliance. Louise has also successfully completed the Advanced Diploma in International Taxation with an overall distinction. Louise is a member of the Malta Institute of Accountants (MIA) and is the Chairperson of the Indirect Tax Committee within MIA. Louise regularly delivers courses and seminars relating to VAT, is a visiting lecturer at the University of Malta and also teaches ACCA.
- Kieran Vassallo - Kieran Vassallo is an assistant manager within the tax function at KPMG Malta, specialising particularly in the area of VAT and other indirect taxes. Kieran joined KPMG in 2020 following graduation at the University of Malta with distinction having completed the Master in Accountancy course. Since joining KPMG, Kieran has been involved in the provision of tax advisory and compliance services to clients operating in various industries. Kieran has recently completed the Advanced Diploma in International Taxation (ADIT), achieving an overall distinction, and holds a Diploma in VAT Compliance (Malta) issued by the Association of Taxation Technicians (ATT). In December 2021, Kieran was awarded the Worshipful Company of Tax Advisers prize for obtaining the highest mark in the EU VAT Module of ADIT.
Sponsors
CASE STUDIES ON TYPICAL VAT RISKS AND PITFALLS FACED BY THE PRACTITIONER
October 18, 2023
Online
€0 - €70
Malta Institute of Taxation
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