Information Technology and Nigerian Taxation System
“The New Perspectives”
Presenter
Anthony Adebukola Adeyemo, FCA, CPA, FCTI
No doubt, the Nigerian taxation system has come of age. Like many taxation systems around the world, our system has undergone many stages of developments, challenges, and stability.
However, with the persuasive influx of information technology and her technology platforms and innovations, it now undoubtedly paramount that all the participants/operators of Nigerian tax system become more involved and open to new technology initiatives.
Seminar Objectives
With this seminar, we intend to:
- Examine the future impact of technology on Nigerian tax system
- Examine the impact of technology on the tax system of developed economies (case study – United States and United Kingdom)
- Explore existing technologies relevant to Nigerian tax system
- Provide Nigerian tax practitioners and accountants the knowledge base needed to apply modern technology to tax and accounting practice
- Promote the use of technology more pervasive amongst tax and accounting professionals
- Propose modernization to Nigerian Tax System
- Evaluate available technologies
- Begin the process /Explore new ways to modernize the Nigerian Taxation System
- Highlight the benefits of a technologically based Nigerian Taxation System
- Demonstration of Tax Software Features & Computer
- Proposition for a “Revenue Collection System
- Discover new ways of efficient and effective tax computation and delivery system
- Open new business opportunities for IT companies in the areas of:
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- High speed internet
- Networking platforms for emerging software in Nigerian taxation
- Electronic document management system
- Explore investment opportunities in:
- Software development
- New data sharing architecture
- Explore technology based platform in:
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- tax forms development
- filing instructions
- tax administration
For the application of technology within a tax system to be worthwhile, it has to be approached from a “full integration perspective” i.e. from the SIMPLE to the most complex environments. By so doing, we can determine the best fit for the Nigerian economy.
Special Note: – This is going to be a special seminar with multi-media presentations.
Target Audience
This seminar is a MUST for:
Tax Practitioners/Consultants: – Who want to want to remain relevant in the industry and to clients, when the Nigerian taxation environment becomes high-tech based.
Corporate Accountants/Executives: – Who are constantly seeking new and effective ways of enhancing shareholders’ value.
Federal/State/Local Tax Authorities: – Who are charged with the responsibilities of developing, enhancing, maintaining effective and efficient tax compliance and tax administration environments.
Legal Practitioners: – Who want to remain relevant and valuable and better serve their client and legal custodians of civil liberty by understanding the impact of technology on the Nigerian taxation system and their clients.
IT Consultants/Technician: – Who would like to benefit from the potentials and new opportunities of a technology based taxation environment – tax software development, integrated tax networking systems, electronic tax filing and compliance etc.
Investors: – Who would like to explore new business opportunities in high-tech driven taxation markets – tax software development, integrated tax networking systems, electronic tax filing and compliance etc.
Food-for-thought
