Tax and LegalTax Audits, Investigations and Dispute Resolution
Revenue authorities across the continent have significantly increased audit activity, and this course prepares tax and finance professionals to manage that process from the first information request through to objection and appeal. Participants learn how to organise audit files, respond to queries without prejudicing the taxpayer's position, and pursue formal objections and appeals through tax tribunals and courts. Real anonymised case files illustrate common areas of dispute including transfer pricing, VAT input claims and disallowed expenses.
Course objectives
- Prepare an organised audit response file and manage a revenue authority field audit from notification to closure
- Draft a formal notice of objection that meets statutory form and time requirements
- Evaluate the strength of a taxpayer's position before deciding whether to settle, object or appeal
- Navigate the appeals process through tax tribunals, boards and courts
- Apply negotiation techniques to reach settlement with revenue authorities where appropriate
Who should attend
- Tax managers and heads of tax
- Finance directors facing active audits
- Tax and legal advisors handling client disputes
- Company secretaries coordinating audit responses
- In house counsel supporting tax litigation
Course outline
- 01The audit lifecycle: risk profiling, notification, field work and findings
- 02Managing information requests and taxpayer rights during an audit
- 03Common areas of dispute: VAT, transfer pricing and disallowed expenses
- 04Drafting objections and understanding burden of proof
- 05The appeals process: tribunals, boards and courts
- 06Settlement negotiation and alternative dispute resolution in tax matters
Scheduled sessions
| Dates | Venue | Format | Price | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 to 31 October 2026 | Dar es Salaam, Tanzania | Classroom | R11,995 per delegate | Register Now |
| 26 to 28 February 2027 | Windhoek, Namibia | Classroom | R11,995 per delegate | Register Now |
| 31 May to 2 June 2027 | Durban, South Africa | Classroom | R11,995 per delegate | Register Now |