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QLD Tax Forum

12-13 May 2022 | W Brisbane | Online

Embracing opportunity as we get down to business

The QLD Tax Forum is one of the leading events of The Tax Institute and has established itself as the ‘go to’ event for all of those working in tax within the metropolitan and regional areas of Queensland. The two-day program features a mix of local and interstate tax experts and a range of relevant and topical issues designed to keep attendees up to date with the rapidly shifting tax landscape.

Expert-led technical insights

This years program has been designed to focus on expert-led technical sessions that provide participants with a broad range of practical insights and skills to plant the seeds of growth and reap the rewards of opportunity.

Hot topics in 2022 address topical issues such as professional practices, transfer pricing, ESG, M&As, governance, superannuation, state taxes, LPP plus more.

Reconnecting the profession

Our forums are designed for discussion and incorporate opportunities throughout to mingle with peers and presenters. Each forum program includes several networking activities for attendees to connect with like-minded members of the profession and discuss the latest issues in tax and beyond.

Flexible format and attendance options

With a format designed to offer flexibility and choice, delegates can attend a mix of plenary and concurrent sessions that are relevant for both SME and corporate tax professionals. There are numerous ticketing options available including employer tickets which allow members of your whole team to participate in Queensland’s leading tax event.

Event Details

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When12-May-2022 - 13-May-2022
FormatFace-to-face & Online
CPD Hours12

Program

Explore a mix of plenaries, SME and Corporate streams. Plus, join us for a networking event at close of Day 1 and closing drinks on Day 2.

8:00–8:30am Registration

8:30–8:45am President’s welcome

8:45–9:00am Opening address

Angie Hicks, CTA, Chair, Queensland Tax Forum Organising Committee

9:00–10:00am Session 1: Keynote - Open for business – navigating the ESG movement to embrace opportunity

Danielle Wood, Grattan Institute
Ian Davies, Senex Energy

10:00–10:30am Morning tea

10:30–11:30am Session 2A: Structuring professional practices: Navigating the gateways and traffic lights

David Hughes, McCullough Robertson

10:30–11:30am Session 2B: The future of BEPS – Pillars One and Two

Amelia Teng, Deloitte
Jasmine Leonard, ATI, Rio Tinto

11:30am–12:30pm Session 3A: ATO insights

Scott Walker, Australian Taxation Office
Troy Whelan, Australian Taxation Office

11:30am–12:30pm Session 3B: M&A and ESG – Taxation considerations in relation to ESG trends and M&A activity

Brendon Lamers, ATI, Clayton Utz
Peter Nearhos, CTA, QIC

12:30–1:30pm Lunch

1:30–2:30pm Session 4A: Preparing a business for sale – getting organised sooner rather than later

Chris Dunne, CTA, Grant Thornton

1:30–2:30pm Session 4B: Justified trust

Judy Morris, Australian Taxation Office

2:30–3:30pm Session 5A: Tax governance for SMEs. What is it, what does it look like and why should your clients care?

Belinda Cheesewright, CTA, KPMG

2:30–3:30pm Session 5B: Taxable travel and car parking confusion

Stacey Biggar, KPMG; George Cressey, FTI, KPMG

3:30–4:00pm Afternoon tea

4:00–5:30pm Session 6: The great resignation … or not – embracing a flexible workforce

Facilitator:
Hayley Lock, KPMG
Panellists:
Craig Sneesby, U&U
Kara Reynolds, Herbert Smith Freehills
Nicole Smith, Rio Tinto
Rebecca Tuplin, Bright People

5:30–7:30pm Networking function

8:00–8:30am Registration

8:30–9:15am Tax Policy and Advocacy update

Tax Policy and Advocacy team, The Tax Institute

9:15–10:00am Session 7: What do the current issues in LPP mean for advisers? Protecting the taxpayer

Mark Robertson QC, CTA, Queensland Bar

10:00–10:30am Morning tea

10:30–11:30am Session 8A: What does being a “small business entity” really mean?

Linda Farmer, CTA, Tax LF

10:30–11:30am Session 8B: Crunching the numbers – data matching and tax analytics

Daniel Bamford, Australian Taxation Office
Rory Pike, Deloitte

11:30am–12:30pm Session 9A: SMSFs – managing caps

Neal Dallas, CTA, McInnes Wilson Lawyers
Victoria Mercer, McInnes Wilson Lawyers

11:30am–12:30pm Session 9B: In-house management of TP governance in a globalised economy

Faciliator:
Dritton Xhemajlaj, TP Benchmark
Panelists:
Matthew Hardy, GE Renewables
Stephanie Lucas, Deloitte
Alison Maher, CTA, Maher Business Advisors Pty Ltd

12:30–1:30pm Lunch

1:30–2:30pm Session 10A: Transfer pricing for smaller taxpayers: Is there really a risk?

Natalya Marenina, BDO

1:30–2:30pm Session 10B: State Taxes Developments – Focus on NSW Property Tax Reform and VIC Windfalls Gains Tax

Ari Esmerian, PwC

2:30–3:00pm Afternoon tea

3:00–4:00pm Session 11A: Payroll tax – implications for SMEs of recent case law

Justin Byrne, CTA, Queensland Bar

3:00–4:00pm Session 11B: Voluntary disclosures and penalties

Fiona Moore, CTA, EY

4:00–5:00pm Session 12A: Winding up old structures – taxing issues associated with liquidations and vesting

Linda Tapiolas, CTA, Cooper Grace Ward Lawyers

4:00–5:00pm Session 12B: Capital expenditure – seeking simplicity in a complicated concept

Paul Mills, PBM Tax Pty Ltd

5:00pm Forum close

Evan Last, CTA, Chair, Queensland State Council

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Networking function

Network and exchange ideas with peers and tax experts over cocktails and canapes. Featuring a variety of contemporary classics and modern fare, you will be treated to the best of best in local ingredients.

Time: 5:30-7:30 pm
Location: W Brisbane
Price: Inclusive in the full face-to-face registration fee. Additional tickets are available to purchase for accompanying persons and guests at a cost of $50 per person.
Dress: Business casual