Preparing for Tax Audit
Syllabus
Day 1 — Saturday 5 September 202618 lessons · 2½ h
Opening Prayer and Welcome3 min
Purpose of Tax Audits11 min
Legal Basis and Recordkeeping6 min
Revenue Verification and Tax Evasion14 min
Manufacturing and Comprehensive Audits10 min
Ghana Tax Compliance Framework8 min
Record Retention and Filing Rules5 min
Penalties, Interest, and Self-Assessment8 min
Internal Tax Health Checks12 min
Expense and VAT Compliance Review9 min
Building a Tax Audit File6 min
Common Audit Red Flags11 min
Transfer Pricing and PAYE Risks9 min
Tax Audit Process Overview11 min
Q&A: Casual Staff and Losses7 min
Q&A: Self-Assessment and GRA Relations10 min
Q&A: Tax Credit Challenges15 min
Q&A: Registration and Closing Remarks7 min
Day 2 — Sunday 6 September 202618 lessons · 2½ h
Tax Audit Fundamentals6 min
Transaction Classification and Asset Risks9 min
Handling GRA Audit Conduct7 min
Evidence and Audit Documentation8 min
Audit Findings and Adjustments8 min
Taxpayer Rights and Representation11 min
Objections and Appeals Process13 min
Late Filing Penalties and Finance Role5 min
Internal Audit and Management Duties6 min
Building a Compliance Framework7 min
Keys to Successful Audits9 min
Personal Tax Filing Challenges10 min
Final vs On-Account Withholding6 min
Desktop and Lifestyle Audits9 min
GRA Access to Bank Accounts5 min
Tax Clearance for SSNIT Benefits9 min
Withholding Tax Compliance Issues5 min
Closing Remarks and Next Steps7 min
Day 3 — Monday 7 September 202615 lessons · 1½ h
Opening Remarks and Session Overview6 min
Financial Statement Structure and Revenue Review8 min
Payroll and Withholding Tax Compliance6 min
Audit Fees and Expense Verification8 min
Non-Current Assets and Imported VAT6 min
Capital Contribution Red Flags9 min
Public Sector Audits and New Case Study6 min
Cost of Sales and Payroll Review9 min
Loan Interest and Audit Fee Checks6 min
Equity Changes and Self-Review Practices13 min
Repairs and Maintenance Tax Rule13 min
Five-Year Loss Rule and Minimum Tax4 min
Relationship Building with Tax Officials14 min
Career Path and Interest Rate Rules5 min
Closing Remarks and Final Questions5 min