Demystifying GST Audit Triggers

Webinar Overview

In the current GST environment, audit selections are increasingly data-driven, automated, and analytics-based. Tax authorities rely on return comparisons, ratio analysis, industry benchmarking, and backend system alerts to identify potential non-compliance.

This webinar is designed to provide a structured, practical understanding of the key GST audit and scrutiny triggers, enabling businesses and professionals to adopt preventive compliance measures and significantly reduce regulatory risk.

Key Focus Areas

• Understanding how GST authorities identify audit cases
  • Common data mismatches that invite scrutiny
  • Red flags arising from return filings, ITC patterns, and turnover reporting
  • Role of analytics, system alerts, and cross-verification mechanisms
  • Preventive controls businesses should implement proactively

Learning Objectives

Participants will gain clarity on:

✔ Major GST audit and scrutiny triggers under the current regime
✔ Departmental approach to scrutiny, audit, and assessment proceedings
✔ Early warning indicators visible before a notice is issued
✔ Practical compliance checks to be performed before return filing
✔ Methods to strengthen internal GST controls and documentation
✔ Risk-based review framework for ongoing GST compliance

Practical & Application-Oriented Coverage

• Real-life audit and scrutiny case insights
  • Common compliance gaps observed during departmental proceedings
  • Best practices to address mismatches before escalation
  • Preventive reconciliation and review mechanisms
  • Professional guidance aligned with departmental expectations

Who Should Attend

• Chartered Accountants & Tax Professionals
  • GST Practitioners & Consultants
  • CFOs, Finance Heads & Controllers
  • Business Owners & Senior Management
  • Accounts, Compliance & Internal Audit Teams

Why This Session Is Important

With increased reliance on automated risk profiling, even routine filing errors can trigger audits, scrutiny notices, and assessments.

This session helps participants move from a reactive compliance approach to a proactive risk-management framework, reducing exposure to penalties, interest, and prolonged litigation.

Session Highlights

✔ Professional and structured presentation
✔ Focus on risk prevention rather than post-notice handling
✔ Practical insights based on field experience
✔ Clear, actionable compliance strategies

Event Details

Topic: Demystifying GST Audit Triggers
Tagline: Proactive Compliance Strategies to Minimise Audit Risk
Speaker: CA Sachin Jain
Day: Saturday
Time: 05:00 PM (IST)
Mode: Live Webinar