FATCA Compliance for Financial Professionals Training Course

Target Audience

This course is designed for Senior Management personnel who require a practical understanding of AML/CTF frameworks and their prevention mechanisms, along with awareness of other pertinent and emerging Financial Crime issues.

Course Format

The training utilizes a blended approach comprising:

• Facilitated group discussions
• Slide-based presentations
• Case study analysis
• Practical examples

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Articulate methods for preventing AML and CTF activities.
• Comprehend the core elements of AML and CTF as they relate to their organizations, as well as the national and international initiatives aimed at combating these crimes.
• Define the protective measures that a company and its employees must implement to mitigate the risks associated with Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing.
• Identify how organizations may become targets for Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing, and explain the significance of 'red flags' in identifying, preventing, and reporting suspicious or actual criminal activity.
• Gain insight into other prominent 'hot spots' within the realm of Financial Crime.

Finance / Management

This instructor-led, live training (available online or on-site) targets manufacturing managers and engineers who wish to strengthen their ability to evaluate investments, build robust business cases, and present compelling narratives for capital projects.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to: calculate and apply core investment appraisal metrics to manufacturing scenarios, build a complete CAPEX investment case including cash flow projections and sensitivity analysis, use templates and Capex Cards to streamline the approval process, and prepare clear executive-level narratives to justify capital expenditure requests.

The Cost Center module addresses the routines and best practices for managing overhead, calculating Bills of Materials (BOM) costs, and determining product-level costing across manufacturing and service operations.

This instructor-led live training (available online or onsite) is designed for intermediate-level professionals who want to configure, operate, and validate cost center routines within enterprise environments.

Upon completing this course, participants will be able to:

• Create, configure, and maintain cost centers that align with organizational structures.
• Build and validate BOM costing using standard, activity-based, and overhead allocation methods.
• Incorporate machine hours, operator hours, and labor metrics into cost center calculations.
• Apply absorption costing principles to ensure accurate product and period-end valuations.

Course Format

• Guided instruction accompanied by case-based demonstrations.
• Hands-on costing exercises and spreadsheet-based modeling.
• Application-focused labs that simulate real-world costing and reconciliation workflows.

Customization Options

• For tailored content, industry-specific costing models, or alignment with specific ERP platforms, please contact us.

This course delivers a thorough examination of institutional due diligence frameworks tailored for financial institutions, blending regulatory, financial, operational, and ethical aspects of compliance. It connects Common Reporting Standard (CRS) requirements with broader due diligence modules covering management, governance, technology, and business operations.

This instructor-led, live training (available online or onsite) is designed for intermediate-level compliance, risk, and operations professionals seeking to implement a holistic due diligence program that aligns with international best practices and jurisdictional standards.

Upon completing this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand and apply due diligence principles across institutional, financial, legal, and operational domains.
• Implement due diligence aligned with CRS and FATCA standards for tax-residency verification and reporting.
• Integrate governance, ESG, and business integrity measures into compliance systems.
• Develop risk-based due diligence frameworks encompassing management, marketing, and IT functions.
• Prepare internal teams for audits, regulatory reviews, and continuous improvement cycles.

Format of the Course

• Interactive lecture and discussion.
• Case studies and group exercises.
• Hands-on practice using mock due diligence documentation and workflows.

Course Customization Options

• To request a customized training for this course, please contact us to arrange.

This instructor-led, live training in Taiwan (online or onsite) is designed for finance and legal professionals who wish to learn the principles and practices of extrajudicial and judicial collection, enabling them to effectively manage and resolve collection issues.

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

• Understand the advantages and disadvantages of extrajudicial and judicial collection.
• Apply the main methods and techniques of extrajudicial and judicial collection.
• Evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of extrajudicial and judicial collection.
• Deal with the legal and ethical issues involved in extrajudicial and judicial collection.
• Integrate extrajudicial and judicial collection in a comprehensive and coherent way.

The CRS is the OECD standard for the automatic exchange of financial account information between jurisdictions, designed to combat cross-border tax evasion by obliging financial institutions to identify and report accounts held by foreign tax residents.

This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is aimed at intermediate-level compliance and operational professionals who wish to implement robust CRS-focused policies, perform accurate tax-residency due diligence, and align internal processes with FATCA-like reporting requirements.

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

• Explain the CRS reporting framework, key definitions, and jurisdictional obligations under the OECD standard.
• Apply the CRS due diligence procedures (including indicia searches and self-certification handling) to identify reportable accounts accurately.
• Map and align internal KYC/AML workflows to meet CRS requirements and related FATCA-like obligations.
• Design controls, data workflows, and reporting processes to produce compliant CRS submissions.

Format of the Course

• Interactive lecture and discussion.
• Practical exercises and template-based labs (self-certification review, indicia assessment).
• Hands-on implementation examples for operationalizing CRS in onboarding and reporting systems.

Course Customization Options

• To request a customized version of this course (jurisdiction-specific rules, systems integration, or deeper FATCA comparison), please contact us to arrange.

This instructor-led, live training (available online or onsite) is designed for managers who wish to identify and minimize the risk of fraud faced by eCommerce merchants.

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

• Understand how eCommerce fraud occurs.
• Analyze vulnerabilities in their company's eCommerce platform and processes.
• Assess a company's 'readiness' for adopting new anti-fraud measures
• Communicate and incorporate appropriate anti-fraud policies.

Format of the Course

• Interactive lecture and discussion.
• Lots of exercises and practice.
• Hands-on implementation in a live-lab environment.

Course Customization Options

• To request a customized training for this course, please contact us to arrange.

This course on Excel for financial analysis provides finance professionals with advanced spreadsheet techniques. Topics include lookup functions, search formulas, PivotCharts, conditional formatting, external data workflows, and securities analysis. The curriculum explores practical approaches to evaluating the time value of money, identifying market trends, developing financial forecasting models, and utilizing Excel’s comprehensive analytical toolkit for complex financial computations and reporting.

This introductory course provides participants with a comprehensive and practical understanding of the key financial markets, including their purposes, functions, primary activities, and regulatory frameworks. Designed as a blend of refresher training, educational content, and intellectual challenge, the course aims to maximize benefits for all delegates. Interactive feedback and discussion are actively encouraged throughout the sessions, fostering an engaging environment rather than one that is merely reactive or factual.

Upon completion, delegates will be significantly better equipped to address client needs and contextualize the services and markets in which they operate and participate.

This instructor-led live training in Taiwan (online or onsite) is designed for cloud administrators, architects, technology leaders, and financial analysts who wish to record, manage, monitor, and process an organization's financial assets in the cloud.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to apply FinOps practices to forecast costs, optimize processes, and perform financial management operations within the cloud.

This instructor-led, live training in Taiwan (online or onsite) is designed for intermediate-level finance professionals who wish to acquire comprehensive knowledge of FinOps principles and methodologies. These include cloud financial management, optimization strategies, and collaboration among finance, engineering, and business teams.

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

• Understand the FinOps framework, principles, and phases.
• Manage cloud costs effectively through data analysis and governance.
• Collaborate between finance, engineering, and business units to align cloud spend.
• Use FinOps tools for cost allocation, forecasting, and optimization.
• Prepare for the FinOps Certified FOCUS Analyst exam.

This instructor-led, live training in Taiwan (online or onsite) is designed for advanced cloud financial management professionals who wish to validate their expertise in financial operations (FinOps) related to cloud cost management.

Upon completing this training, participants will be able to:

• Acquire the advanced knowledge necessary for the FinOps Certified Professional examination.
• Comprehend complex FinOps practices, including cost optimization, budget management, and reporting.
• Develop practical skills in applying FinOps strategies to real-world scenarios.
• Prepare effectively for successful completion of the FinOps Certified Professional exam.

This instructor-led live training (onsite or remote) targets accountants and bookkeepers who wish to use Xero for bookkeeping.

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

• Obtain a real-time view of cash flow.
• Link bank accounts to Xero for reconciliation.
• Prepare and verify VAT (Value Added Tax) returns within Xero.
• Create reports to share with team members.

This instructor-led, live training in Taiwan (online or onsite) is aimed at beginner-level non-finance professionals who wish to have a foundational understanding of financial and accounting principles that are essential for effective decision-making in business.

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

• Understand basic financial and accounting concepts that are essential for business decision-making.
• Interpret and analyze financial statements such as income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.
• Apply key financial ratios to assess the financial health of a business.
• Develop and manage budgets and perform variance analysis to monitor business performance.
• Use break-even analysis to support operational and strategic decisions.