Overview

As SARS continued to modernise its compliance and enforcement strategies, understanding how it assessed risk had become critical for both individuals and tax professionals. This insightful webinar unpacked the evolving mechanisms SARS used to identify high-risk taxpayers, with a focus on the growing role of data analytics, artificial intelligence, and third-party reporting. Participants gained a practical understanding of how SARS leveraged technology to detect non-compliance, what behaviours or data points might trigger scrutiny, and how to proactively manage risk. Whether participants advised clients, prepared their own returns, or managed a business, this session offered valuable tools to stay ahead in a data-driven compliance era.

Webinar Content

• How SARS Identified Risky Behaviour: The webinar explored data sources, behavioural indicators, and profiling tools used by SARS, with illustrative examples.
• AI, Data Analytics, and Third-Party Reporting: Participants understood the role of technology, automation, and international data sharing in SARS’ compliance model.
• Practical Risk Mitigation and Advisory Strategies: Attendees learned how to manage audit risk, respond to verification requests, and maintain strong compliance practices.

Competencies Developed

• Understood SARS’ Risk Framework: Attendees grasped the core methodologies and digital tools SARS employed in its risk profiling.
• Differentiated Risk Approaches: Participants saw how SARS tailored risk strategies to various taxpayer categories, including individuals, SMEs, and corporates.
• Leveraged Third-Party Data Awareness: Attendees recognised the impact of data sources like CRS, bank feeds, and international disclosures.
• Adapted to Tax Administration 3.0: Participants gained insight into the future of tax enforcement, driven by AI, automation, and digital transformation.

Presenter

Yolisa Dyasi

Yolisa is a seasoned Tax Specialist and registered General Tax Practitioner (SA) with extensive experience at SARS, the Office of the Tax Ombud, and in private practice. She holds a B.Com Honours in Taxation from the University of Johannesburg and currently serves as National Tax Manager for one of South Africa’s largest property management companies, overseeing tax compliance for over 2,500 commercial clients. Yolisa is a respected authority in Tax Administration, known for her strong stakeholder engagement and dispute resolution skills. She regularly contributes to tax education through webinars, publications, and media appearances.

CPD

Attending this webinar and the successful completion of the online assessment will secure a certificate of completion for 2 hours of Tax CPD.

Event Investment

Free for Tax Technician, Tax Practitioner, Tax Accountant CPD subscribers and Practice Packages. Not a CPD subscriber yet? Click here to register now.

• Regular price: R460.00
• SAIT member special discounted rate: R368.00
• Group booking discounts available when you register for a group.

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