Winter Taxation Essentials 2024 - Series 1
Registering for part 1 of the Winter Tax Essentials Series at CPD Fest 2024 couldn’t be more straightforward. We have three packages for you to choose from – 8 hours, 16 hours and 24 hours of CPD – allowing you to customise the event to your own specific needs. Once purchased, pick ‘n’ mix the topics of most interest and relevance to you from any of the sessions running across the week of CPD Fest 2024.
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Event Details:
Session 1: Finance Bill 2024
Time: 09:00 – 10:40
Speaker: Paul Murphy – Martin J Kelly & Co
Following on from the early Budget in October, Finance Bill 2024 is the legislation to give effect to the budget headlines and, also more importantly for practitioners, the technical detail of items not mentioned in the budget. This is one of the most anticipated Finance Bills in years and this seminar will provide the accountant with a detailed understanding of the bill and will enable them to advise their clients on its implications and any tax planning opportunities available or pitfalls to avoid.
Paul Murphy will cover the following topics during this webinar
- Analysis of the main sections of Finance Bill 2024
- Up to date review of the amendments between Finance Bill & Act
- Impact of proposed amendments to CGT and CAT reliefs
- Impact of proposed amendments to pension reliefs
- Overview of proposed social welfare/prsi changes
By attending this session, you will be able to advise clients of the impact of the Finance Bill on their personal/company tax status, including how best to avail of any reliefs available.
This session will be of particular interest to tax advisors and accountants in practice.
Course Level: Intermediate
Session 2: Tax Compliance Round Up 2024
Time: 11:00 – 12:40
Speaker: Paul Murphy – Martin J Kelly & Co
This course is designed to provide the attendee with a round-up of current tax compliance issues including payroll, vat and corporation tax. It will also focus on current Revenue compliance activities.
Paul Murphy will cover the following topics during this webinar:
- Payroll taxes update
- Corporation tax compliance and reliefs
- Vat update
- Update on Revenue compliance activities
- Pre-company year end considerations
By attending this session, you will become aware of current topical tax compliance issues, including areas of Revenue focus and intervention.
This session will be of particular interest to accountants in practice and industry.
Course Level: Intermediate
Session 3: 5 Most Common PRSI Welfare Mistakes Made by Accountants
Time: 13:40 – 15:20
Speaker: Brendan Casey – PRSI Consultant
In this session Brendan Casey will cover the following topics:
- PRSI Liability on Rental and ARF downloads
- PRSI refunds for Directors
- Family employment PRSI liabilities
- Sole Traders PRSI in year of pension claim
- How to avoid denial of special Job Seekers Benefit for Self-Employed at age 65
Course level: Intermediate
Session 4: The Tax Implications of Buying and Selling a Business 2024
Time: 15:40 – 17:20
Speaker: John Murphy, Niall Hanton – OmniPro Tax and Legal
In this session John Murphy and Niall Hanton will review the tax implications on an asset sale or a share sale, steps that can be taken to make the target more attractive and attract reliefs.
This session will cover the following topics:
- Sale of shares or business assets? What to do – What does the purchaser want and how can they meet somewhat in the middle
- Tax reliefs available for shareholders
- Structuring asset deals to reduce the tax exposure
- The role of tax advisors in Due Diligence – Tax Due Diligence Reports
- Tax Warranties/Indemnities – The role of the Tax advisor
- Sources of Funding – implications for purchaser and seller
Course Level: Intermediate
CPD Course Speakers
Brendan Twohig - MK Brazil
Brendan Twohig is a Chartered Tax Consultant and has been working in the tax sector for over 20 years.
He joined the firm in 2006 having previously held key tax positions in both Irish and international firms. In addition to working with clients directly, Brendan also provides support consultancy services to other professional advisors and is a member of various consultancy and liaison groups.
Brendan is also a well known speaker and author on tax issues and regularly makes contributions to both local and national media, as well as to various trade journals.
Paul Murphy - Martin J Kelly & Co
Paul Murphy is a taxation consultant and management accountant for Martin J. Kelly & Co. He is a corporation tax lecturer for the Irish Taxation Institute and is an Associate of both the Irish Taxation Institute and the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants.
Paul is a co-author of the Irish Taxation Institute’s annual publication, Irish Taxation Law and Practice
Brendan Casey - PRSI Consultant
Brendan Casey has been practising as a lecturer and a PRSI Consultant since retiring from the Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection over 10 years ago.
Brendan advises on PRSI liability issues and is an expert on all of Welfare’s contributory benefit and pension schemes.
John Murphy - OmniPro Tax and Legal
As a Director of OmniPro Tax and Legal Limited, John relishes problem-solving to help accountants develop innovative client solutions and sharing his technical knowledge on tax, company law, financial reporting and auditing.
A Chartered Tax Adviser, he advises clients in practice on a range of issues from income tax, tax planning, restructuring to exit planning as well as advising on company law in relation to these and many other matters. In addition, he provides support on financial reporting, auditing and company law; conducts company valuations and advises on pre-sale restructuring. He is also an insolvency practitioner who acts as liquidator in members voluntary liquidations and is a Registered Auditor.
Prior to this John played a key role as a researcher and subject-matter expert in developing OmniPro information products such as the CompaniesAct2014.com and FRS102.com. As a speaker at OmniPro CPD events, he brings these industry-leading insights to accountants participating in our training programmes.
As a Chartered Accountant, John has over a decade’s Big 4 experience with EY and PwC, providing tax and audit services for a portfolio of clients, ranging in scale from SMEs to multinationals.
Niall Hanton - OmniPro Tax and Legal
Niall brings a wealth of experience across various tax areas, including corporate restructuring, succession planning, business acquisitions and disposals, tax due diligence, and corporate and personal tax compliance. Niall comes from a top 6 firm which has undergone rapid market growth over the last number of years bringing a wealth of knowledge from that fast-paced environment.
Niall’s expertise extends to a wide range of industries, including retail, agriculture, manufacturing, hospitality, professional services, and more. Additionally, his background in tax, combined with experience providing accounting advise surrounding transactions, makes him a valuable asset to our team.
Anthony Crewe - Grant Thornton
Anthony joined Grant Thornton Ireland in April 2021, moving across from Grant Thornton UK, where he had worked since June 2017.
He heads up the transfer pricing team in Dublin and focuses on helping clients with all aspects of transfer pricing across a wide range of sectors and industries. His previous role was with the Grant Thornton transfer pricing team in London.
Prior to joining Grant Thornton, Anthony spent 28 years working for HM Revenue and Customs in the UK. He is an extremely experienced Tax Professional, having been a specialist in many aspects of tax work, including Transfer Pricing, International, Corporate, Charities and Diverted Profits.
He has worked with a diverse portfolio of corporate clients since joining the profession. He has supported clients in sectors including financial services, IT, automotive, food & drink, pharmaceuticals and many others. He has worked with a range of clients from very large multinational groups to relatively new start-ups.
During his time in HMRC, he was an International Tax Specialist, focusing on Thin Capitalisation and Transfer Pricing. He also helped to develop HMRC’s internal training programme on all aspects of International taxation.
He is an experienced advocate and presenter, having represented HMRC on numerous occasions, in a variety of forums; including an OECD programme in Moscow. He is also a qualified civil and commercial mediator.
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