Inside LHDN Audits and Investigations: Risks, Reality, and Readiness

Inside LHDN Audits and Investigations: Risks, Reality, and Readiness HRD Corp Claimable (SBL-Khas) This course provides participants with a clear, practical understanding of how tax audits and investigations are conducted in 2026, why they are becoming more aggressive, and how businesses and individuals can reduce exposure, penalties, and disruption. Tax audits are no longer rare or random. Being unprepared can lead to back taxes, penalties, investigations, and severe business disruption. Preparation, documentation, and early action are now your best defence Objective Participants will learn what triggers audits, how the IRB builds cases, and how to respond strategically instead of reactively. Pre-Requisites • Stable Internet Connection • Webcam and Earphones Course Content Topic 1: IRB’s Current Enforcement Landscape (2026) • Why audits are more frequent, data-driven, and less forgiving Topic 2: Tax Audit vs Tax Investigation • Key differences, powers of IRB, and when matters escalate Topic 3: Who Gets Audited and Why • Common triggers: discrepancies, lifestyle mismatches, e-invoicing data Topic 4: Audit & Investigation Process Explained • From audit letters to field visits, raids, and assessments Topic 5: Penalties, Settlements & Appeals • Understanding additional assessments, composite assessments, and appeal options Topic 6: How to Prepare & Protect Yourself • Record-keeping, documentation, negotiation strategy, and damage control When & Where 22 July 2026 (Wednesday) 9.00 am to 5.00 pm Remote Online Training - Zoom Who Should Attend Entrepreneurs, Business Owners, Directors, SMEs and Professionals, Finance & Accounts Personnel, Compliance Team, and anyone concerned about tax audits and investigations Training Investment RM 800 per participant (inclusive of Service Tax, Online Course Materials, E- Certificate of Attendance) Group Promo: Save 15% Register min. 3 pax for RM 680 per pax (Normal Rate: RM 800) HRD Corp Claimable (SBL-Khas) Trainer's Profile Yong Mei Sim Yong Mei Sim has served over 35 years in the Inland Revenue Board of Malaysia (“IRB”) and held the last position as the Principal Assistant Director of the Penang branch, before retiring in 2016. She obtained a Bachelor of Science Degree majoring in Economics with a Second Class Upper from the University Science of Malaysia in Penang. She was later awarded the prestigious JPA scholarship to pursue and successfully completed her Master’s of Science in Taxation from the Golden Gate University in San Francisco, USA. During her tenure in office, she has been, inter alia, an audit manager in charge of the Payroll Taxes Unit, Field Audit, and Desk Audit Unit. She had actively assisted the Federal Councils of the IRB in handling tax litigation cases. Among the landmark tax litigation cases in which she was directly involved are ICTSB vs DGIR, PSSB vs DGIR, and Marigold (M) Sdn Bhd vs DGIR. With her vast knowledge and experience in the field of Malaysian taxation, she has been invited by the IRB and other professional bodies to speak extensively around the country and to share her valuable experience and expertise on income tax updates and all other relevant taxation matters. Testimonials “In short, the overall training programme is outstanding & excellent. It really helps me a lot in carry out my tasks related to tax comp/tax file. I hope I can participate in similar training again.” Mr. Lai, HR Executive Register HERE Other Programmes HERE Contact Us Carriera Academy Sdn Bhd www.carrieraacademy.com Tel: 017-3188539 (Steph) Email: trainings@carriera.com.my Carriera Academy Sdn Bhd