A Step by Step Guide

A Revenue audit can be a serious disruption to any organisation, but with the right preparation it doesn’t have to be.

This focused one-day course is designed for Irish businesses and finance professionals who want to better understand how audits work, exactly what Revenue is looking for, how to avoid common pitfalls and how to prepare properly with minimal disruption.

Whether you're expecting an audit or just want to reduce your risk, this course will give you the knowledge and tools to manage the process with confidence.

Course Content

• Revenue interventions and the audit process
• What triggers an audit?
• Preparing your accounts, VAT, PAYE, RCT and CT
• Making disclosures: prompted vs unprompted
• Managing communication with Revenue
• Common problem areas and how to avoid them
• Penalties, settlements and appeals
• Post-audit improvements and compliance
• Templates: checklists, sample letters, recordkeeping guides

Benefits of Attending

• Learn how Revenue audits work in practice
• Understand what typically triggers an audit
• Learn how to prepare your records and returns
• Know the difference between disclosures and self-corrections
• Be aware of common tax issues to look out for
• Understand the best way to deal with Revenue during an audit
• Understand how penalties are calculated (and reduced)
• Get useful templates and checklists to help you prepare

Who Should Attend

This course is suitable for:

• Company Directors and Business Owners
• Financial Controllers and CFOs
• In-house Accountants and Finance Managers
• Practice Accountants and Tax Advisors
• Compliance Officers
• Anyone responsible for managing tax obligations or interacting with Revenue

Certification

On completion of this one-day training course, you will receive your Certificate of Attendance. Please note certificates are issued at the close of the training course to participants on completion of the course.

This course may qualify for CPD points. Please check directly with your association or awarding body to see how many points they will award.