SMU Tax Society

Considering a future in taxation? Watch as this accredited tax professional sheds light on her rewarding and dynamic career path and be inspired to make an impact through tax as well!

✈️ TAX ALUMNI NIGHT 2024: Mentorship Airways ✈️ We’ve just wrapped up another successful edition of Tax Alumni Night (TAN), this time under the theme: Mentorship Airways. TAN 2024 was all about navigating the skies of the tax industry, where alumni served as trusted copilots, guiding students as they embark on their professional journeys. We would like to express our sincere gratitude to all of our generous sponsors: ACCA Singapore, BDO Singapore, CPA Australia, Deloitte, EY, ICAEW, Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS), KPMG Singapore, PwC, Singapore Chartered Tax Professionals (SCTP), and Tax Academy of Singapore for the continuous support and for making TAN2024 possible. A huge thank you to the alumni and students who boarded this flight with us on a Friday night! We hope you left with your networks expanded and your career aspirations ready for takeoff. And, of course, a big shoutout to the 13th SMU Tax Society EXCO for piloting TAN 2024 to success! ✈️ We hope TAN2024 was as inspiring and impactful for you as it was for us. Thank you for flying with us, and we can’t wait to welcome you aboard our next event! #SMUTaxSociety #TaxAlumniNight #SingaporeManagementUniversity

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A heartfelt thank you to the Singapore Chartered Tax Professionals (SCTP), especially Candy Chng, Richard Goh, and Sivakumar Saravan, for their candid and insightful sharing during our recent event: Tax Meetup for Tax Leaders of Today and Tomorrow! We are deeply grateful to everyone who joined us last Friday evening, making this session not just informative but also incredibly inspiring. Here's to many more collaborations that shape the tax leaders of tomorrow! 🌟 #TaxMentorshipProgramme2024 #SMUTaxSociety

🎉 Sign up for SMU Tax Society’s annual flagship Tax Case Challenge🎉 TCC 2024 will be held on SATURDAY, 12th OCTOBER and is a fantastic opportunity for those who are interested to apply their knowledge on relevant tax regulations to solve real-world tax issues!   TCC 2024 will consist of 2 rounds:    - In the Preliminary Round, teams will solve a wide range of tax questions (MCQs).   - The top 4 teams will proceed to the Final Round where they will present their case study solutions to our esteemed judges. The winning team will win $2000 in cash prizes and be invited to represent Singapore at the 2025 Deloitte Southeast Asia (SEA) Tax Challenge.   - The remaining teams will proceed to the Associate Round, where they will solve a challenging tax computation question. Winners of the Associate Round can win up to $500 in cash prizes.      If you are up for the challenge and ready to compete with teams from various institutions through a series of stimulating tax case studies, click HERE (https://lnkd.in/g_mF2J_y) to sign up now! Individual sign-ups are welcomed as well.       This event is open to all undergraduate and polytechnic students, regardless of your area of study.   Registration closes on 5 October. Attractive cash and prizes to be won!   Head over to our Instagram account (@smutaxsociety) to double your chances of winning the lucky draw prizes!     See you at TCC 2024! 😊  #SMUTaxSociety #SMUTaxCaseChallenge

A tax career is not just about tax. The problem solving skills, the systematic thinking ability and people skills you pick up are invaluable in your own self development journey. Thus, the question is not why does one join the tax profession. It is about why would one not join the tax profession? Things get tough in the first year upon graduation. Nobody denies that. BUT it gets better. A big thanks to Candy Chng, Richard Goh and Sivakumar Saravan for their very personal and frank sharing that were truly from the heart and taking the hot seat to answer sensitive questions on pay and possible long hours – issues that are in many students’ minds but not usually voiced out. A super appreciative shout-out to the President of SMU Tax Society, Evonne Yang, for partnering the Singapore Chartered Tax Professionals to organise this fruitful networking session for the accountancy students to hear the real stories from within. Thank you to the tax professionals present for joining in on a Friday evening and sharing your experiences with the tax leaders of tomorrow! What a blast! Andrew de Souza Garrick Wong Bing Fong Paul Lee Gerard Ong, CA Choo Souw Hwa Mabel Ng Hong Jing W. Trevina Talina Kathryn Tia (ihrp-SP) Chai Hong Wang Vaibhav Sanghvi Joanna Wong Felix Wong Joseph Tan Akshay Bryan Cherie Lim Si Yin Edmund Evonne Yang Nellie Lee Gowtham Sudheer Narayenan Sockalingam Shi Xuan Poh Srishti Chopra Cheryl Lim Joshua Hong | #taxjobs #taxcareers #taxation #networking

Have you always been curious about tax issues or have you already decided to pursue a career in the tax industry, we have just the thing for you! Missed the first round? Don’t worry! SMU Tax Society is now opening our 2nd Round of recruitment cycle for the 14th EXCO. Students from ALL faculties are welcome to apply! As an EXCO member, you will be part of a dynamic team involved in the planning and delivery of our events which seek to bring tax to the SMU community. You will have ample opportunities to interact with tax professionals and will be well placed to better understand tax. Join us and be equipped with essential knowledge and skill sets needed to break into the tax industry. We warmly welcome you to an exciting journey of unparalleled exposure to the tax industry! Registration closes at 11.59pm on 24th September! Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, and we will contact you for a short coffee chat if you are shortlisted! You may refer to the following links to sign up: Roles & Responsibilities Slide Deck (https://lnkd.in/gBi9Wrtp) 14th Executive Committee Recruitment - Round 2 sign up form (https://lnkd.in/g__TQmXw) If you have any queries, feel free to contact us via email at tsmu@sa.smu.edu.sg. Alternatively, feel free to reach out to us on Telegram to find out more: SMU Tax Society (@SMU_Tsoc) Evonne (@evonneyg), 13th President Gowtham (@ya_itisgowtham), 13th Honorary General Secretary Hope to see you during our coffee chat! 😊 Stay connected with us through our social media platforms for updates on the 14th Exco Recruitment. Facebook (https://lnkd.in/gQ2vQuak) LinkedIn (https://lnkd.in/gfN6iBR2) Instagram (https://lnkd.in/gUMBvfXG) Telegram (https://t.me/SMUTaxSociety)

A Friday evening affair with a difference! Tax Meetup of Tax Leaders of and Tomorrow, 20 Sep, 7pm. SMU Tax Society is partnering the Singapore Chartered Tax Professionals (SCTP) for an event that is aimed at helping you put your best foot forward to succeed in tax. Whether you: - want to find out more on what tax as a career is like, - are wondering whether tax is for you, or - are interested in gaining practical tips to ace your tax career, There will be three tax experts from very different backgrounds (from IRAS, from a consultancy firm and from a MNC) you can hear from and ask all your questions on what it is like and more importantly, what it takes, to build a successful career. Date: 20 September 2024, Friday Time: 7.00pm – 9.30pm (Registration starts at 6.45pm) 📍Venue: room2f, Bras Basah Complex #04-7 https://lnkd.in/gDv5m2h6 (From Toastbox at 1st level, take the escalator up.) 🔗 Registration Form: https://lnkd.in/ghvdbXpW ❗️ Speakers: 1) Richard Goh (Master Tax Specialist, IRAS) 2) Candy Chng (Head of Group Tax, Sk tes) 3) Sivakumar Saravan (Senior Partner, Crowe) Light refreshments will be provided :)

✈️ FASTEN YOUR SEATBELTS, TAN 2024 IS READY FOR TAKEOFF! ✈️ We are thrilled to extend a special boarding pass to you for Tax Alumni Night (TAN) 2024. This exclusive event is open to all students from ALL faculties, so don't miss your flight! TAN is SMU Tax Society’s annual networking event that offers participants a first-class opportunity to connect with our esteemed alumni who have made significant contributions in the field of taxation. It serves as an excellent opportunity for you to gain insights into their professional journey. Event Details: 📆 Date: Friday, 4 October 2024 🕒 Time: 7pm – 10pm (registration starts at 6.30pm) 📍 Venue: U-Lounge, SMU Admin Building Level 6 👔 Dress Code: Smart Casual (no shorts, slippers or singlets) 🍴 Food and drinks will also be provided!!! At TAN, you can expect an inspiring lineup of keynote speakers and panelists with a wealth of experience. They will share their knowledge and advice, providing you with fresh and unique perspectives on tax affairs and career pathways. TAN goes beyond just networking; it is about forming meaningful connections with alumni who were once in your shoes and who can offer guidance on your career path. Whether you are interested in tax consultancy, corporate tax, international tax or any other tax-related field, this event will offer a treasure trove of insights. You also stand a chance to win a lineup of attractive lucky draw prizes 🤩. So, what are you waiting for? Sign up now through this link (https://lnkd.in/g3B5jFBV) by 27 September 2024 to secure your spot! This event is open to all SMU undergraduate students. For Alumni who are keen to attend, please sign up through this link (https://lnkd.in/gHcphumy) We look forward to welcoming you to TAN 2024 and we hope to see you there! 😊

📢 CALLING OUT TO ALL TAX ENTHUSIASTS 📢 Curious about the tax industry and career prospects in tax consulting? Join us for a casual afternoon with KPMG and get exclusive insights into Tax Consulting you won't find elsewhere! What to expect: - Why International Tax? - A glimpse of career prospects and culture at KPM Tax - Sharing by KPMG Tax Consulting intern - Networking opportunities with KPMG representatives Key Details: 📆 Date: Friday, 6 September 2024 🕒Time: 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm (Registration starts at 3:30pm) 📍 Location: SOA SR 1-1 🍴Light bites will be provided! Don't miss out on this exclusive opportunity. Register HERE now or scan the QR code in the image above. Hope to see you at there 😊 Stay connected with us through our social media platforms for updates regarding the event.