• Preparing for GST audit
• Understanding the concept and scope of SST
• Understand the different between GST and SST and the impact on your business
• Transitional issues moving from GST 6% to 0% and to SST
• Understanding the SST implementation mechanism
• Aware and understand the various Exemption, Benefits and Facilities available in SST
• Aware of SST taxable period and returns submission deadline
• Getting an update of the latest development on SST
• Understanding the Price Control and Anti Profiteering Act

• Non-Financial Managers.
• Heads of Departments.
• Accounts administrators and assistants.
• New accounting staff.
• Costing staff.
• Secretaries.
• Office administrators.

DAY 1
9.00 am - 5.00 pm

9.00AM - 10.30AM

Proposed Sales Tax In 2018

• Sales Tax (Rules of Valuation) Regulations 2018
• Sales Tax (Compounding of Offences) Regulations 2018
• Sales Tax (Amount Of Sale Value Of Taxable Goods Manufactured) Order 2018
• Sales Tax (Rates Of Tax) 2018
• Sales Tax (Goods Exempted From Sales Tax) Order 2018
• Sales Tax (Person Exempted From Sales Tax) Order 2018

Proposed Service Tax In 2018

• Service Tax Regulations 2018
• Service Tax (Customs Ruling) Regulations 2018
• Service Tax (Compounding of Offences) Regulations 2018
• Service Tax (Amount Of Value of Taxable Service) Order 2018
• Service Tax (Rate Of Tax) Order 2018
• Service Tax (Appointment of Date of Coming Into Operation) Order 2018

10.30AM - 10.45AM Break

10.45AM - 1.00PM 

Accounting for Sales Tax

• Issuance of Invoices/Record Keeping
• Accounting Basis
• Taxable Period
• Treatment of Credit / Notes
• Bad Debt Claims
• Submission of Sales Tax Returns (SST-01)
• Power to Assess

1.00PM - 2.00PM Lunch

2.00PM - 3.30PM 
Accounting for Service Tax

• Issuance of Invoices/Record Keeping
• Credit Notes/Debit Notes
• Accounting Basis
• Taxable Period
• Treatment of Bad Debts
• Treatment of Import/Export Services
• Service Tax Returns/Payment
• Contra System
• Power to Assess

3.30PM - 3.45PM Break

3.45PM - 5.00PM 
Exemptions / Facilities under Proposed Sales Tax

• Sales Tax (Persons Exempted from Sales Tax) Order 2018
• Jadual A – class of persons exempted from sales tax
• Jadual B – exemptions for manufacturers of non-taxable goods
• Jadual C – exemptions for registered manufacturers (replacing CJ5, CJ5A C CJ5B)
• Sales Tax (Goods Exempted from Sales Tax) Order 2018
• Sales Tax (Exemption from Registration) Order 2018

DAY 2
9.00AM - 10.30AM 
Sales & Service Tax Special Provisions

• Treatment of Designated Area of Labuan, Langkawi and Tioman
• Treatment of Special Areas of Free Zones, Licensed Warehouse and LMW

Exemptions & Refunds

• Power of Minister to exempt and refund
• Claim for refund of tax overpaid C erroneously paid
• Deductions from returns
• Remission of service tax

10.30AM - 10.45AM Break

10.45AM - 1.00PM 
Registration under Service Tax

• Liability to be registered
• Calculation of threshold
• Application for registration
• Direction to treat persons as single taxable person
• Registration of branches
• Cancellation of registration

SST Hands-On – Calculation, Documentation & Audit Prep

• SST calculation examples for projects and materials
• Interpreting tariff codes for imported parts and equipment
• Required reports: Laporan CJ(P), Jadual C, and more
• SST audit readiness: what customs officers look for
• Managing SST impact on pricing and margins

1.00PM - 2.00PM Lunch

2.00PM - 3.30PM

SST Updates s Regulatory Shifts

• July 2025 changes in scope, services, and tax rate
• Implications for project costing, cash flow, and contracts
• What your business should do now to stay ahead

SST Essentials for Project-Based Industries

• Overview of SST system in project-driven operations
• Legal framework and 2025 updates
• Taxable persons, thresholds, and registration
• Sales Tax on common MCE goods, imports, and materials
• Service Tax on consultancy, engineering, and technical support
• End-to-end SST application across projects
• Engineering, Oil C Gas, and Construction Sectors

3.30PM - 3.45PM Break

3.45PM - 5.00PM 
Reduce SST errors and risk

• Avoid penalties and audit issues
• Make confident tax decisions during procurement and contract structuring
• Improve compliance across all phases of project delivery

Interactive presentation, demostration, Quizzes, Hands-on group discussion and Question and Answer.

SARAVANAN MUTHEYAH
CA(M), ACPA, MBA (Finance)

Professional Summary

Saravanan Mutheyah is a highly effective and results-driven accounting professional with over 25 years of industry experience in group accounting, financial reporting, auditing, taxation, and training. As a certified HRDF trainer (TTT/20839), he has led numerous public and in-house training programs, specializing in accounting standards, finance for non-finance professionals, deferred tax, budgeting, and corporate governance.

With a charismatic and human-centered training style, Saravanan is known for his ability to simplify complex financial topics, making them easily digestible for professionals at all levels. His sessions integrate practical examples, current regulatory updates, and interactive discussions to ensure high engagement and learning retention.

Academic & Professional Qualifications

• Chartered Accountant (Malaysia Institute of Accountants – MIA)
• ASEAN Chartered Professional Accountant (ACPA)
• Master of Business Administration (Finance), IIUM
• Bachelor of Accountancy (Hons), UKM
• Diploma in Accountancy, Polytechnic Ungku Omar
• Member of Malaysia Institute of Management (MMIM)

Areas of Expertise

• IFRS/MFRS & Financial Reporting
• Financial & Management Accounting
• Corporate Finance & Budgeting
• Deferred Tax & Full Set Accounts
• Audit & Internal Controls
• Financial Analysis & P&L Reporting
• SST, Tax Planning & Advisory
• Finance for Non-Finance Professionals
• Accounting System Implementation

Training & Lecturing Experience
HRDF Accredited Trainer (2018 – Present)

• Conducted corporate and public training programs covering:
• Financial Management, Audit & Assurance
• Finance for Non-Finance Professionals
• Managerial Accounting & Budgeting
• Deferred Tax & Group Financial Reporting
• Debtor Collection, Aging & Full Set Accounts

Lecturer Roles

• Taylor’s University (2023): International students – Degree in Accounting & Finance
• Olympia College (2015–2017): MBA Programs – Financial Management & Accounting
• Stamford College (2015–2017): ACCA P1 & P2 – Governance, Ethics, and Corporate Reporting

Industry Experience

• Managing Partner, Saravanan & Co (Chartered Accountants)
  Offers consultancy in corporate finance, taxation, SST, internal audit, and strategic advisory.
• Senior Finance Manager, Lotus Five Star Cinemas (2014–2022)
  Led budgeting, forecasting, and strategic decision-making functions.
• Accountant & Account Executive Roles (2009–2014)
  Oversaw financial control, audits, cost management, and regulatory reporting.
• Credit Officer, Sunway Resort Hotel (2005–2009)
  Specialized in credit control, receivables management, and internal reporting.

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