FATCA Compliance for Financial Professionals Training Course
FATCA (Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act) is a US law designed to detect tax evasion. It requires banks, corporations, insurance companies, trusts, and other financial institutions abroad to report information on their US clients.
This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is aimed at financial professionals in US and non-US institutions who wish to understand the legal, compliance and enforcement aspects of FATCA to maintain compliance with US tax authorities (IRS).
By the end of this training, participants will be able to understand:
- FATCA's impact on global tax compliance and financial transparency.
- FATCA's due diligence and reporting requirements.
- FATCA's most important legal aspects and how to ensure compliance.
Format of the Course
- Interactive lecture and discussion.
- Exercises and practice.
Course Customization Options
- To request a customized training for this course, please contact us to arrange.
Course Outline
Introduction
- Financial crime and how FATCA (Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act) came to be.
Overview of FATCA Compliance Program
FATCA's Key Provisions
Case Study: Responding to FATCA across Different Countries
Institutions, Governments and Customer Entities
FATCA's International Framework
FATCA Reporting Requirements
Staying Compliant
Penalties for Non-compliance
FATCA Registration
FATCA Forms
Special Case Scenarios
Summary and Conclusion
Requirements
- An understanding of tax concepts.
Audience
- Professionals in financial institutions worldwide.
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Testimonials (3)
Flexibility in the course delivery and the interactive approach. The trainer was open to questions, clarified doubts clearly and also considered participants suggestions during the sessions. The training was well structured and informative.
Soundarya Mohan - Mizuho Bank Europe N.V.
Course - Financial Analysis in Excel
Good communication, open for discussion, kept it interesting and engaging
Ahmet Keyman - Keytrade AG
Course - Management Accounting and Finance for Non-Finance Professionals
Experience of the trainer and his way of conveying the content
Roggli Marc - Bechtle Schweiz AG
Course - FinOps
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