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Course Outline

Introduction to CRS and Global Tax Transparency for Government

  • History and Purpose of the Common Reporting Standard (CRS) and Automatic Exchange of Information (AEOI)
  • Reporting Entities: Financial Institutions and Scope of Reportable Accounts for Government
  • Relationship Between CRS and FATCA: Overlapping and Divergent Requirements

Legal & Regulatory Framework for Government

  • Jurisdictional Implementation Models and Legal Instruments (Multilateral Competent Authority Agreement, Domestic Legislation)
  • Recent Consolidated Texts and Amendments Affecting Due Diligence and Scope for Government
  • Compliance Obligations, Timelines, and Penalties for Non-Compliance for Government

Due Diligence Fundamentals: Identifying Tax Residency for Government

  • Required Documentation: Self-Certifications and Reliable Documentary Evidence for Government
  • Indicia Search Procedures for New and Pre-Existing Accounts for Government
  • Comprehensive Due Diligence Approach: Utilizing AML/KYC Information to Determine Tax Residence for Government

Operationalizing CRS: Onboarding, Data Capture, and Systems for Government

  • Integrating CRS Checks into Client Onboarding and Periodic Review Workflows for Government
  • Data Elements Required for Reporting and Practical Approaches to Data Quality and Retention for Government
  • Using Automation and Vendor Tools Versus Manual Processes: Considerations for Service Providers for Government

FATCA-like Requirements and Comparative Best Practices for Government

  • Key Commonalities with FATCA: Classification, Reporting Mechanics, Treatment of Entities and Beneficiaries for Government
  • Differences to Plan For: Scope, Bilateral vs. Multilateral Implementation, Jurisdictional Variance for Government
  • Practical Mapping Exercises: Converting FATCA Controls into CRS-Compliant Processes for Government

Reporting, Exchange Mechanisms, and Audit Readiness for Government

  • Formats and Transmission Channels for CRS Reports: Jurisdictional Submission Requirements for Government
  • Preparing for Audits and Regulator Reviews: Documentation, Traceability, and Evidence of Due Diligence for Government
  • Sample Reporting Workflows and Reconciliation Checks for Government

Risk Management, Governance, and Internal Controls for Government

  • Designing Governance Frameworks, Policies, and Segregation of Duties for CRS Compliance for Government
  • Training, Quality Assurance, and Exception Handling for Complex/Entity Accounts for Government
  • Remediation Pathways and Multi-Jurisdiction Coordination for Legacy Accounts for Government

Practical Labs and Case Studies for Government

  • Lab: Review and Validate a Set of Sample Account Files and Self-Certifications; Determine Reportability for Government
  • Lab: Configure a Simple Data-Extraction and Reporting Checklist; Produce a Mock CRS XML Extract for Government
  • Case Study: Handling Complex Entity Structures, Trusts, and Controlling Persons Under CRS Rules for Government

Summary and Next Steps for Government

Requirements

  • An understanding of financial services or compliance functions
  • Familiarity with fundamental tax concepts and customer onboarding procedures
  • Experience with Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Know Your Customer (KYC) processes is beneficial but not mandatory

Audience

  • Compliance officers and legal teams within financial institutions for government and private sectors
  • Onboarding, KYC, and client due diligence staff members
  • Tax reporting and operations teams in financial organizations
 14 Hours

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Runs with a minimum of 4 + people. For 1-to-1 or private group training, request a quote.

Testimonials (3)

Flexibility in the course delivery and the interactive approach. The trainer was open to questions, clarified doubts clearly and also considered participants suggestions during the sessions. The training was well structured and informative.

Soundarya Mohan - Mizuho Bank Europe N.V.
Course - Financial Analysis in Excel

Good communication, open for discussion, kept it interesting and engaging

Ahmet Keyman - Keytrade AG
Course - Management Accounting and Finance for Non-Finance Professionals

Experience of the trainer and his way of conveying the content

Roggli Marc - Bechtle Schweiz AG
Course - FinOps

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