Canadian GST/HST Audit & Compliance: 1 Day Workshop in Ottawa
Schedule
Mon, 23 Mar, 2026 at 09:00 am to Wed, 19 Aug, 2026 at 05:00 pm
UTC-04:00Location
Regus ON, Ottawa - Albert & Metcalfe | Ottawa, ON
About this Event
Group Discounts:
- Save 10% when registering 3 or more participants
- Save 15% when registering 10 or more participants
Duration: 1 Full Day (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM)
Delivery Mode: Classroom (In-Person)
Language: English
Credits: 8 PDUs / Training Hours
Certification: Course Completion Certificate
Refreshments: Lunch, beverages, and light snacks included
Course Overview
This 1 Day workshop provides a beginner to intermediate understanding of GST/HST audits, assessments, appeals, input tax credit reviews, CRA dispute handling, and litigation pathways. You learn how GST/HST obligations are reviewed by the CRA, how assessments are raised, how to navigate audits confidently, and how organizations manage disputes or escalate matters through the objection and appeal process.
Learning Objectives
You will be able to:
- Understand how GST/HST rules are monitored by the CRA.
- Prepare and respond effectively to CRA audit processes.
- Identify common ITC issues and prevent disallowances.
- Understand assessments, penalties, and reassessment timelines.
- Navigate CRA objections and appeal mechanisms.
- Strengthen documentation and compliance readiness.
- Build a simple GST/HST risk management plan.
Target Audience
- Accountants & finance professionals
- Tax compliance teams
- Business owners & administrators
- Internal auditors & controllers
- Anyone handling GST/HST processes
Why Choose This Course?
This program simplifies Canada’s GST/HST audit and litigation landscape into practical concepts. The trainer brings real audit and dispute resolution experience, offering insights on CRA expectations, documentation mistakes, and proven defense strategies.
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Agenda
Module 1: GST/HST Framework & Compliance Structure (Canada)
Info: • Overview of GST/HST rules applying to businesses
• Taxable supplies, exemptions & place-of-supply basics
• CRA compliance approach and trigger points
• Icebreaker Activity
Module 2: CRA Audit Process & Documentation Requirements
Info: • How CRA selects and initiates audits
• Key audit information: invoices, ITCs, contracts
• Responding effectively to CRA audit notices
• Activity
Module 3: Input Tax Credit (ITC) Verification & Issues
Info: • Common ITC errors identified by CRA
• Supporting documentation standards
• Reverse charges & eligible claim boundaries
• Role Play
Module 4: GST/HST Assessments & Reassessments
Info: • How the CRA issues assessments
• Time limits, penalties, and interest rules
• Options available after receiving assessments
• Case Study
Module 5: Objections, Appeals & Dispute Resolution
Info: • Filing objections with CRA Appeals
• Key steps to escalate to the Tax Court of Canada
• Managing evidence and legal submissions
• Simulation
Module 6: GST/HST Risk Management & Best Practices
Info: • Internal checks for GST/HST accuracy
• Avoiding common assessment triggers
• Documentation strategy for defending audits
• Group Brainstorm Activity
Module 7: Building a GST/HST Compliance Action Plan
Info: • Creating internal control checkpoints
• Strengthening audit readiness
• Setting up periodic self-reviews
• Action Plan Review
Where is it happening?
Regus ON, Ottawa - Albert & Metcalfe, 116 Albert Street Suite 200 & 300, Ottawa, CanadaEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
CAD 513.62 to CAD 673.01
