Preventing the Facilitation of Tax Evasion Refresher Course

Tax laws don't just apply to those who deal with calculating or managing taxes. They apply to everyone. The UK Criminal Finances Act 2017 made it a criminal offence to facilitate tax evasion by anyone in the UK or abroad.

Failure to prevent tax evasion is a strict liability offence. This means that a company can be liable even if didn't sanction the tax evasion or have knowledge of the activity taking place.

Our Preventing the Facilitation of Tax Evasion Refresher Course will help your employees spot the signs of tax evasion and understand their duties.

About this Course

Available as part of our Compliance Refreshers Library.

Learning Objectives

This course will prepare your employees to:

Understand your duty to prevent tax evasion by associated persons
Spot signs that indicate a heightened risk of tax evasion
Be able to report your suspicions in a timely and appropriate manner

Latest Course Updates

Full review conducted by an expert
Text updates throughout the course
New examples were added to illustrate tax evasion better
3 updated activities and scenarios
Updated post-course assessment with 8 new questions

Course Outline

Introduction

You decide: Reducing tax evasion

The Criminal Finances Act

You decide: Who is susceptible?

Defending against tax evasion

You decide: Are they evading tax?

Tax evasion & tax avoidance

You decide: Are these associated persons?

Preventative measures

Due diligence

You decide: What is high risk

You decide: Whistleblowing concerns

You decide: To report or not?

Summary

Affirmation

Assessment

Course Specifications

Structure

Approximately 15-minute long e-learning course followed by a 10-question assessment.

Audience

Suitable for all staff - examples and interactivities designed for staff at all levels. No previous knowledge or experience is required.

Design

SHARD-compliant, responsive display on all devices, accessibility on screen readers, visual design controlled via a client style sheet.

Compatibility

All Windows, Mac OSX, iOS, Android (Flash-free for mobile compatibility). AICC and SCORM 1.2-compliant, suitable for both hosted and deployed SCORM or AICC.