Course Outline
Introduction to CRS and Global Tax Transparency
- History and purpose of the CRS and Automatic Exchange of Information (AEOI)
- Who must report: Reporting Financial Institutions and scope of reportable accounts
- How CRS relates to FATCA and where their requirements overlap and differ
Legal & Regulatory Framework
- Jurisdictional implementation models and legal instruments (MCAA, domestic legislation)
- Recent consolidated texts and amendments impacting due diligence and scope
- Compliance obligations, timelines, and penalties for non-compliance
Due Diligence Fundamentals: Identifying Tax Residency
- Required documentation: self-certifications and reliable documentary evidence
- Indicia search procedures for new and pre-existing accounts
- Wider approach to due diligence and use of AML/KYC information to determine tax residence
Operationalizing CRS: Onboarding, Data Capture, and Systems
- Integrating CRS checks into client onboarding and periodic review workflows
- Data elements required for reporting and practical approaches to data quality and retention
- Using automation and vendor tools versus manual processes; considerations for service providers
FATCA-like Requirements and Comparative Best Practices
- Key commonalities with FATCA (classification, reporting mechanics, treatment of entities and beneficiaries)
- Differences to plan for (scope, bilateral vs. multilateral implementation, jurisdictional variance)
- Practical mapping exercises: converting FATCA controls into CRS-compliant processes
Reporting, Exchange Mechanisms, and Audit Readiness
- Formats and transmission channels for CRS reports; jurisdictional submission requirements
- Preparing for audits and regulator reviews: documentation, traceability, and evidence of due diligence
- Sample reporting workflows and reconciliation checks
Risk Management, Governance, and Internal Controls
- Designing governance frameworks, policies, and segregation of duties for CRS compliance
- Training, quality assurance, and exception handling for complex/entity accounts
- Remediation pathways and multi-jurisdiction coordination for legacy accounts
Practical Labs and Case Studies
- Lab: Review and validate a set of sample account files and self-certifications; determine reportability
- Lab: Configure a simple data-extraction and reporting checklist; produce a mock CRS XML extract
- Case study: Handling complex entity structures, trusts, and controlling persons under CRS rules
Summary and Next Steps
Requirements
- An understanding of financial services or compliance functions
- Familiarity with basic tax concepts and customer onboarding
- Experience with AML/KYC processes is helpful but not required
Audience
- Compliance officers and legal teams
- Onboarding, KYC, and client due diligence staff
- Tax reporting and operations teams in financial institutions
Testimonials (4)
Experience of the trainer and his way of conveying the content
Roggli Marc - Bechtle Schweiz AG
Course - FinOps
Personal service and orientated to my needs
ANN - New Vitality Clinic
Course - GnuCash for Business Accounting
The lecturer is very knowledgeable and can substantiate theories with his own personal experiences.
Harry Estipona
Course - Financial Markets
I was benefit from the interesting and clear ideas and suggestions.