Capital Gains Tax Mistakes That Cost Companies Millions
Corporate CGT mistakes often surface after deals are done — when it is too late to fix them. This session helps accountants understand where CGT risk sits in corporate transactions and how to avoid errors that lead to large, unexpected tax bills.
What will set you apart
By completing this course you will gain the following competencies
- Understand where corporate CGT commonly goes wrong
- Identify transactions that typically trigger corporate CGT
- Recognise early warning signs of CGT issues before they become costly
- Apply practical techniques to mitigate CGT risks in advance
- Protect clients during restructures, disposals, and group transactions
Event breakdown
- Why corporate CGT is often underestimated
- Common corporate transactions that trigger CGT
- Where planning usually fails
- Typical CGT mistakes made in practice
- Identifying CGT risk before deals are finalised
- Managing client expectations around CGT
- Practical tips to reduce unexpected CGT exposure
Description
Capital gains tax in companies is often overlooked during planning and only dealt with once the tax cost becomes real. By then, the numbers are fixed and the damage is done.
This session focuses on corporate CGT in real transactions, not calculations in isolation. It explains when CGT is triggered, how common corporate transactions create exposure, and why poor planning leads to large tax bills.
The session is practical and clear. It helps accountants understand where CGT risk hides in share sales, asset disposals, and restructures, and how to spot danger signs early. Delegates will leave better equipped to advise clients confidently, reduce unexpected tax costs, and avoid being blamed when deals deliver unpleasant surprises.
Presenters
Ettiene Retief — Ettiene is an experienced accountant, business advisor and tax practitioner with over 30 years of experience in taxation, accounting, corporate law and compliance. He runs a specialist tax and corporate advisory practice and has extensive experience engaging with SARS, National Treasury and professional bodies on tax policy and legislation. Ettiene is also a seasoned lecturer, author and speaker, regularly presenting on taxation and related technical topics.
You will earn a certificate
On successful completion you will receive a certificate for 2 CPD units in Tax.
Requirements
- Laptop, desktop, or mobile device with internet access
- Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome, Safari, or Firefox browser