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Do You Have
Enough Time For
GST Implementation?
GST Training and Implementation
Planning (GTiP) Workshop
In-House GST Training & Workshop Tailored to Your Organisation
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GST Training and Implementation Planning (GTiP) Workshop
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GTiP Helps You to Implement GST Correctly
Right from the Beginning
GST is complex and has broad-based implications, affecting the entire organisation regardless of the size and
nature of the business.
To help companies understand and implement GST accurately and effectively, Crowe Horwath is launching the
GST Training Implementation Planning (GTiP) Workshop.
Leveraging our three decades of experience and expertise in taxation, we developed GTiP, a unique 12-step
approach that can be tailored to address the specific issues faced by your industry and business environment,
based on both internal and external factors.
Crowe Horwath’s GTiP Workshop is conducted entirely in-house and customised for your company. This
means that workshop content, from presentation terminology and case studies to hands-on worksheets and
reference materials, is tailored to help your staff from all departments understand GST in the specific context
of your business and industry.
Our personalised, practical, and participative 12-step approach to GST not
only makes complex GST theories easy to follow, but enables your staff to
apply their training immediately to the business.
GST Training and Implementation Planning (GTiP) Workshop
The Benefits of Crowe Horwath’s
GTiP Workshop
Helps participants determine what is and is not
affected by GST within your departments and
organisation.
Assists participants adopt a practical approach in
implementing GST across your departments and
business structure.
Provides insights into how GST will impact and change
the way you do business, as your suppliers may be
under different supply transactions with a different
GST treatment.
Addresses the treatment of specific GST issues in
relation to the impact they have on certain business
activities.
Showcases relevant examples and case studies
unique to participants’ business environment and
industry.
Expounds on key challenges from GST
non-compliance to total compliance, making it
relevant to your organisation.
Provides practical approaches and tips on how
to plan for GST, leading up to 1 April 2015.
Unlike in a seminar or conference, GTiP focuses on specific issues and
challenges faced by your business. Our trainers also provide sound advice
and guidance on how to achieve optimal results when GST takes effect.
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Why Should You Choose GTiP?
Crowe Horwath’s credential and expertise
Learn more effectively
Tap into our taxation and finance experience
and expertise that spans over 30 years
In-depth look at business activities and how GST
impacts each one
Our GST trainers have the experience
and expertise to advise and guide the
participants on issues relating to pre-and
post-GST implementation
Smaller group sizes for a more conducive learning
environment
Relevant case studies and materials tailored to the
nature of your business activities
Our proprietary 12-step GST approach
More time and room for two-way communication
between the trainer & participants
Designed to suit your business stucture
and industry-specific needs
Dialogue encouraged as participants are from the
same office and organisation
Personalised, practical, and participative
in-house training in workshop style
Peace of mind that all discussions held during the
GTiP workshop will be kept private and confidential
Lowers your cost of implementation
as our practical tips can be applied
immediately to your business
GST should not be haphazardly implemented without thorough analysis and
planning. A coordinated approach and concerted effort by all departments is
required to ensure successful GST implementation.
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GST Training and Implementation Planning (GTiP) Workshop
GTiP Helps You Navigate
Through the GST
Issues and Challenges
Within Your Organisation
Accounting System:
IT Hardware & Software
Accurate capture of GST info
GST compliant system
Integrated with each
department and ready to
handle transactions, whether
these are affected by GST
or not
Scalability when the business
grows and / or diversifies
Data conversion from old to
new system
Education & Training
Educate and train employees
to make good GST decisions
on behalf of their respective
departments
Develop skills to minimise
GST impact
The impact of GST is broad-based, affecting many
departments within an organisation. The transition
from being non-GST compliant to total compliance
can be a challenge, especially for organisations that
do not outsource their accounting functions.
There are a number of initiatives that need to be
in place before GST can be implemented. It is
imperative that each department and employee
understands how GST impacts the organisation as a
whole, is aware of any entitlements and exemptions,
and learns how to maximise GST claims and
minimise compliance costs.
Human Resource
Optimise employee benefits
(maximise input tax for
benefits provided)
GST efficiency on
remuneration package
Finance & Admin
Cash flow impact and
optimisation
Minimisation of compliance costs
Maximisation of input tax claims
Amendment of documents
Obtain appropriate registration
Prepare for implementation date
Apply for appropriate special
scheme
RM
Legal
Drafting and amendments of
contracts
Renewal of contracts in line
with GST implementation
Inclusion of tax clauses
Marketing & Sales
Purchasing
Corporate strategy
Effect on prices
Vendor selection
Structure of GST- efficient deals
Price strategies
Efficient procurement strategy
to minimise irrecoverable
input tax
GST-efficient corporate structure
GST-efficient sales promotion
GST rates for different goods
& services
Maximise input tax claim
Tracking of contracts for
transitional issues
GST is not the sole responsibility of the finance department - in fact,
it affects all your business functions. How prepared for GST are your
company’s individual departments?
Minimise GST compliance costs
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GTiP is Designed to Assess Your GST Requirement
at Zero or Any Implementation Stage. Hence, How
Far Are You Getting Your Company Ready?
There are many issues that must be addressed in transitioning from being non-GST compliant to total compliance, all of
which require knowledge, expertise, time, resources, and cost. The process is time consuming, so we advise you to start
realigning your business and resources now, instead of waiting until the very last minute. Companies that are found to be
not GST-compliant will be penalised under the law.
Deadline for GST
registration!
2014
AUG
SEPT
Educate and train your employees about GST
Form a project team to address
all matters in relation to GST
Conduct pre-GST
implementation study
Conduct transaction analysis
and impact studies
Conduct operational and
business review
GST takes
effect!
2015
OCT
DEC
NOV
JAN
FEB
MAR
APR
You need to get these ready..
System modification
Internal controls
Common errors
System features
MAY
JUN
Submission of GST returns
Liaise with Royal Malaysian
Customs on payments or
refunds of GST
Contracts and documentation modifications
GST manual
Price setting
Liaise with Royal Malaysian Customs
Review past and current
contracts and documentation
Implement systems trial run
Review of strategic issues
GST registration
Conduct gap analysis
Transitional issues
Propose implementation plan
and strategy
Phase 1
Phase 2
Phase 3
Pre-GST
(Approximately 2-3 months)
Pre-Implementation (Approximately 3-6 months)
Post-GST (within 2 months of implementation)
Objective: Identify all functions
that will be impacted by G
ST,
and train employees
to maximise input t ax claim.
Objective: Prepare the platform to ensure smooth transition to
total GST compliance.
GTiP is designed to assess your GST requirements, no matter
which implementation stage you’re at.
Objective: Refine approaches to
maximise benefits and m
inimise
compliance costs.
GST Training and Implementation Planning (GTiP) Workshop
Crowe Horwath Can
Assist You in Your
GST Implementation
Our Team in Kuala Lumpur Office
At Crowe Horwath, your business is our focus. Our
dedicated team of GST experts and trainers can
help you in your GST implementation based on your
unique business needs, whilst minimising impact and
interruptions to your day-to-day operations. We will
work with you every step of the way as you get ready
for the onset of GST in April 2015. We have 12 offices
across Malaysia, headed by partners with expertise in
taxation and GST planning. Call us today before time
runs out!
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Poon Yew Hoe
Fennie Lim
Nickson Choo
Mananging Partner
Crowe Horwath Malaysia
Tax Executive Director
Crowe Horwath Malaysia
Director
Crowe Horwath Malaysia
GST Experience:
GST Experience:
• Advised & implemented GST
projects in Cambodia & Malaysia
since 2005
• Advised & implemented GST
projects since 2005
GST Experience:
• Completed full GST course
conducted by Royal Malaysian
Customs
• Completed full GST course
conducted by Royal Malaysian
Customs
• Accumulated experience dealing
with GST in Australia, Singapore
& Cambodia
• Completed full GST course
conducted by Royal Malaysian
Customs
• Accumulated experience dealing
with GST in Australia & Singapore
Wong Man Yee
Jonathan Doy
Chan Wai Choong
Associate Director
Crowe Horwath Malaysia
GST Partner
Crowe Horwath Australia
GST Executive Director
Crowe Horwath Australia
GST Experience:
GST Experience
GST Experience:
• Completed full GST course
conducted by Royal Malaysian
Customs
• First person to be made equity
partner at a Big Four firm when
GST was first implemented in
Australia
• Advised & implemented GST
projects since 1998
• Accumulated experience
dealing with GST in Australia &
Singapore
• Contributed to the development of
GST laws, and the interpretation
and practice of GST law
especially in the fields of property,
retail, health, and public sectors
• Previously served as GST
Director in a Big Four firm prior
to joining Crowe Horwath
• Familiar with UK VAT system,
having worked there for 3 years
• Sucessfully resolved multi million
dollars ATO disputes and refund
matters for his clients
Our Partners in Other States
Michael Ong
Ng Kim Kiat
Christabel Chieng
Principal
Crowe Horwath Klang
Partner
Crowe Horwath Muar
Partner
Crowe Horwath Labuan
Patrick Wong
Eddie Wee
Chai Tze Chek
Partner
Crowe Horwath
Melaka and Johor
Partner
Crowe Horwath
Kuching (Brighton)
Partner
Crowe Horwath Kuching
(Petanak)
Eddy Chan
Michael Tong
Matthew Wong
Partner
Crowe Horwath Penang
Senior Partner
Crowe Horwath Kota Kinabalu
Partner
Crowe Horwath Miri
Lau Hin Siang
David Lau
Partner
Crowe Horwath Bintulu
Partner
Crowe Horwath Sibu
Crowe Horwath is large enough to be your expert advisors,
yet small enough to make you our priority, and establish a
relationship that you can count on.
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