Office of The Tax Ombud
SARS is under scrutiny. Systemic issues in the tax system cost your clients and your reputation. This webinar will reveal what the OTO is uncovering during systemic investigations and how to safeguard your clients (and your practice) from risk.
2 CPD units June 12, 2025
What will set you apart
By completing this course you will gain the following competencies
- A firm understanding of the systemic issues investigated by the OTO
- Direct insights from the OTO team, who will share their experiences and findings from such investigations
- Tools to strengthen your advisory role using the insights from these investigations in your practice or organisation.
- Mechanisms for ongoing monitoring and assessment to prevent future systemic issues.
- Confidence to charge for your compliance expertise.
Event breakdown
- Introduction
- OTO Mandate and Services
- Systemic matters investigated
- Process of lodging a complaint
- Conclusion
Category: TaxationType: CPD CourseCPD category: Taxation
Description
Systemic tax problems don’t just affect big businesses, they also impact your clients. In this webinar, the Office of the Tax Ombud (OTO) will talk about the investigation process, highlight key findings and explain how investigations expose recurring issues in the SARS system and what that means for your work as a compliance advisor. You’ll learn how to identify these patterns, use OTO findings to protect your clients, and strengthen your risk controls. We’ll also walk you through the complaint process, share real-life case studies, and provide you with tools you can use immediately. This is your chance to turn OTO insights into income.
You will earn a certificate
On successful completion you will receive a certificate for 2 CPD units in Taxation.
Requirements
- Laptop, desktop, or mobile device with internet access
- Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome, Safari, or Firefox browser