a. The recent tax & related compliance disclosure guidelines of the BIR and SEC

b. Trends and amendments on employee benefits

c. Assessing the impact of recently issued regulations of CREATE MORE affecting ecozones and persons/entities dealing with them; A deep dive on the comparatives of CREATE and CREATE MORE

d. How the IRR on VAT on Digital Services affect those transacting with local and overseas online platforms?

e. Evaluating the tax impact of recent BIR amendments and clarifications on taxation and accounting of leases, foreign exchange, retirement benefits, and interest expenses to align with the provisions of EOPT law

f. An analysis of the BIR’s IRR implementing “The Securitization Act of 2004” affecting the real property sector

g. A look at the recent policy changes on VAT refund incorporating the impact of 2024 EOPT Law and the new law granting VAT refund for Non-Resident Foreign Tourists.

h. What’s new on BIR audit priorities and programs for this year? An attempt to navigate what’s inside the BIR to align expectations.

i. An in-depth analysis of the recent BIR policy directions on Certificates of Exemption affecting schools, cooperatives, power sector, and other non-stock non-profit organizations.

j. Selected CTA and Supreme Court decisions on BIR and LGU assessments and refund