Course Summary:

This course, offered by Magna Skills, is designed to strengthen the capacity of professionals working within Revenue Authorities, Ministries of Finance, and Tax Administrations across Africa. It equips participants with practical skills and analytical tools to identify, assess, and mitigate tax compliance risks effectively.

The course integrates international best practices from institutions such as the OECD, IMF, ATAF, and World Customs Organization (WCO) with local experiences to build a comprehensive understanding of compliance risk management. Participants will learn how to implement risk-based compliance strategies, enhance taxpayer trust, and improve revenue performance through proactive monitoring and data-driven decision-making.

Magna Skills’ approach emphasizes interactive learning, case studies, and practical exercises, ensuring participants return to their institutions with actionable strategies to improve compliance, enforcement, and institutional integrity.

Course Objectives:

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

1. Understand the key principles, frameworks, and objectives of tax compliance and risk management.

2. Identify and evaluate compliance risks across different taxpayer segments and industries.

3. Develop and apply risk-based audit and compliance strategies to strengthen revenue performance.

4. Use data analytics and behavioral insights to design effective compliance interventions.

5. Develop and implement a Tax Compliance Risk Management (TCRM) framework tailored to their organization’s goals.

Course Outline

1. Introduction to Tax Compliance and Risk Management

   • Overview of tax administration systems

   • The compliance-risk nexus

   • Role of risk-based approaches in improving compliance outcomes

2. Compliance Risk Identification and Assessment

   • Taxpayer behavior analysis

   • Data sources and intelligence gathering

   • Mapping high-risk sectors and patterns

3. Building a Compliance Risk Management Framework

   • Core components of a TCRM framework

   • Risk categorization and prioritization

   • Strategic alignment with organizational objectives

4. Risk Profiling and Analysis Techniques

   • Qualitative vs. quantitative analysis

   • Using data-driven tools for risk assessment

   • Developing taxpayer risk profiles

5. Designing Risk Treatment Strategies

   • Balancing education, service, and enforcement

   • Preventive vs. corrective strategies

   • Performance measurement of risk treatments

6. Data Analytics and Technology in Compliance

   • Leveraging big data, AI, and automation in risk detection

   • Integration of e-filing, e-invoicing, and third-party data

   • Data governance and privacy in revenue authorities

7. Institutional and Operational Risk Management

   • Internal controls and compliance culture

   • Corruption and fraud mitigation strategies

   • Enhancing accountability and transparency

8. Behavioral Insights and Taxpayer Engagement

   • Understanding taxpayer psychology

   • Communication and incentive techniques

   • Promoting voluntary compliance

9. Case Studies from Revenue Authorities Across Africa

   • Lessons from SARS, KRA, GRA, LRA, URA, and others

   • Success stories and challenges in compliance programs

   • Regional collaboration and benchmarking

10. Developing a Tax Compliance Risk Management Action Plan

• Building institutional capacity and sustainability

• Monitoring and evaluation of risk initiatives

• Action plan presentation and implementation roadmap