Comprehensive Guide to Deferred Tax Accounting Under SFRS(I) 1-12

Date

Tuesday, 9 September 2025

Time

9AM to 5PM

Location

TBA

Cost

$550.00 nett

Includes lunch, tea breaks, materials and e-certificate

Early Bird Discounts:

20% off before 11 August 2025

10% off before 25 August 2025

*Pricing stated is before discount

Payment Methods

Bank transfer, PayNow, cheque or cash

Workshop Overview

This one-day workshop delves into the complexities of accounting for income taxes under SFRS(I) 1-12, offering clarity on both current and deferred taxation. Many finance professionals struggle with these concepts, as they require a deep understanding of tax laws and accounting standards. Through conceptual discussions and practical applications, this session will break down key challenges, including permanent vs. timing differences, taxable/deductible temporary differences, and deferred tax recognition rules. Attendees will gain a structured approach to applying SFRS(I) 1-12, ensuring accurate financial reporting and compliance.

Programme Outline

1. Examine the Accounting for Income Taxes under SFRS(I) 1-12

• Current vs. deferred tax expense/income

• Current vs. deferred tax liability/asset

• Concepts of permanent and timing differences

2. Apply the Balance Sheet Liability Approach to Deferred Taxation under FRS 12

• Carrying amount and tax base of an asset and a liability

• Taxable and deductible temporary differences

• Relationship between timing and temporary differences

• Two principles of deferred taxation

• 3-step approach to deferred taxation

3. Identify the Main Sources of Temporary Differences

• Common scenarios leading to temporary differences

• Impact on financial statements

4. Understand and Apply the Accounting for Tax Losses Carry Back and Carry Forward

• Accounting treatment for tax loss relief

• Recognition criteria and measurements

5. Discuss the Initial Deferred Taxation Recognition Exemption for Assets and Liabilities

• Initial recognition exemption for assets/liabilities

• Deferred tax in business combinations (fair value adjustments, consolidation adjustments)

6. Examine Deferred Taxation on Consolidation in relation to Fair Value Adjustments and Additional Assets and Liabilities Recognized on Initial Acquisition of a Subsidiary

7. Review the Issues in Measurement, Presentation and Disclosure of Current and Deferred Tax

• Financial statement presentation of current/deferred taxes

• Key disclosure obligations under SFRS(I) 1-12

Please Note

This course will require participants to bring along their notebook to complete illustrations on current and deferred tax computation and accounting using Excel. Your notebook should be installed with Microsoft Excel 2010 and above with full installation. Participants should have basic knowledge of Excel.

Key Takeaways

By the end of this workshop, participants will:

✔ Master the core principles** of **current and deferred tax accounting** under **SFRS(I) 1- 12**.

✔ Apply the **balance sheet liability approach** to deferred taxes with confidence.

✔ Identify and assess **temporary differences** and their financial impact.

✔ Correctly account for **tax losses, consolidation adjustments, and exemptions**.

✔ Improve compliance with **presentation and disclosure requirements**.

Who Should Attend?

This workshop is designed for:

• Accountants & Finance Professionals involved in financial reporting

• Auditors reviewing tax-related disclosures

• Tax Specialists seeking deeper knowledge of accounting standards

• Financial Controllers & CFOs ensuring accurate tax reporting

• Corporate Finance & Investment Analysts interpreting tax impacts

- Accountants and auditors responsible for AML/CFT compliance
- Compliance Officers responsible for the implementation of IPPC
- Directors and Managers who would like to take practical steps to manage and mitigate risks when faced with potential money laundering issues and scenarios
- Legal & Governance Professionals involved in financial crime prevention

Expert Speaker

Low Kin Yew

Low Kin Yew is an Associate Professor of Accounting (Practice) at the Nanyang Business School of Nanyang Technological University (NTU), CoDirector of Interdisciplinary Collaborative Core (ICC) Office and Deputy Associate Provost (Programmes) of NTU. He has a Bachelor of Accountancy degree (First Class Honours) from the National University of Singapore and a Ph.D. in accounting from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

Prior to joining Nanyang Technological University, he worked in the Singapore office and Sydney (Australia) office of a Big 4 accounting firm. Since joining the Nanyang Business School, he has taught accounting and auditing courses at both the undergraduate and graduate (MSc, MBA and EMBA) levels. He has won the Researcher, Teacher of the Year Award of the Division (Accounting), the Nanyang Excellence Award in Teaching and the National Day Award – the Public Administration Medal (Bronze). He is a member of the Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CAANZ) and Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants (ISCA). He is currently the Chairman of SAC Learning and Assessment Committee - Foundation Perogramme for the Singapore CA Qualification. He is a co-author of two accounting textbooks: A Practical Guide to Financial Reporting Standards (Singapore), 7th edition, 2018, Wolters Kluwer, and Intermediate Accounting IFRS® Standards Edition 3. 2024. McGraw-Hill Education..

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