Ensuring Compliance, Risk Management, and Strategic Tax Oversight

Introduction

Corporate tax governance is essential for ensuring tax compliance, risk management, and ethical tax planning within organizations. With increasing regulatory scrutiny and global tax reforms, companies must establish robust tax governance frameworks to manage tax risks, optimize corporate tax strategies, and comply with international tax standards.

This 5-day Corporate Tax Governance course provides a structured approach to tax risk management, compliance frameworks, and corporate tax transparency. Participants will learn how to develop corporate tax policies, manage tax risks, and align tax strategies with business objectives.

Course Objectives

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• Understand the principles of corporate tax governance and compliance frameworks.
• Establish internal tax policies and controls to mitigate tax risks.
• Ensure corporate tax transparency and compliance with international tax standards.
• Manage tax risk assessment, reporting obligations, and dispute resolution.
• Align corporate tax strategies with ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) principles.

Who Should Attend?

This course is ideal for:

• Corporate tax managers and finance executives
• Chief Financial Officers (CFOs) and controllers
• Internal auditors and compliance officers
• Legal and regulatory professionals
• Tax consultants and advisors

Basic knowledge of corporate taxation is recommended but not required.

Course Outline

Day 1: Foundations of Corporate Tax Governance

• What is corporate tax governance, and why is it important?
• The role of boards, tax committees, and CFOs in tax oversight
• Understanding global tax regulations and corporate tax transparency
• Tax governance frameworks: OECD, BEPS, and GAAR compliance
• Key risks and consequences of poor tax governance

Workshop: Assessing tax governance maturity within an organization

Day 2: Tax Risk Management & Compliance Frameworks

• Identifying and categorizing corporate tax risks
• How to implement a tax risk control framework
• Managing compliance with multi-jurisdictional tax obligations
• Country-by-Country Reporting (CbCR) and global tax transparency
• Role of internal audits and tax technology in risk mitigation

Case Study: Developing a tax risk matrix for a multinational corporation

Day 3: Corporate Tax Policies, Controls & Reporting

• Designing corporate tax policies and governance structures
• Internal controls and tax risk assessments
• Ensuring compliance with SOX (Sarbanes-Oxley Act) and IFRS tax disclosures
• Tax function best practices: Roles, responsibilities, and decision-making
• Automating tax compliance through ERP and tax technology solutions

Workshop: Drafting a corporate tax policy for governance and transparency

Day 4: Tax Controversy Management & Dispute Resolution

• Understanding corporate tax disputes and regulatory audits
• Preventing tax disputes through proactive compliance
• Handling tax audits, penalties, and tax litigation risks
• Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) in tax matters
• Engaging with tax authorities and managing tax negotiations

Case Study: Developing a tax dispute resolution strategy for a corporation

Day 5: Future of Corporate Tax Governance & ESG Compliance

• ESG and responsible tax strategies in corporate governance
• Digital taxation: The impact of AI, blockchain, and e-invoicing compliance
• Future global tax trends: OECD Pillar 1 & Pillar 2 minimum tax rules
• Tax policy advocacy and stakeholder engagement
• Designing a long-term corporate tax strategy for governance excellence

Capstone Exercise: Creating a corporate tax governance framework for an enterprise

Conclusion & Certification

Participants who complete the course will receive a Certification in Corporate Tax Governance, demonstrating expertise in tax compliance, risk management, and governance best practices.

Program Benefits

• Comprehensive Coverage – Covers tax governance, risk management, and compliance strategies.
• Hands-On Learning – Includes case studies, workshops, and real-world applications.
• Regulatory Compliance Confidence – Stay compliant with global tax transparency laws.
• Strategic Alignment – Integrate tax policies with corporate governance and ESG principles.
• Future-Proof Knowledge – Stay ahead of emerging tax policy changes and digital taxation.