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2025-26 GST/HST Seminar Series #5: Audits & Examinations + Books & Records

November 25, 2025

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM EST

Info

Do you know about GST/HST Pre-assessment Reviews & Post-assessment Audits?

Are you aware of the differences and similarities between each?

Do you want to review GST/HST record-keeping issues?

If you would like to learn more, you should attend this Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) GST/HST Presentation. We will review some helpful information and provide guidance with respect to these two processes, plus the general record-keeping requirements for GST/HST. You will hear directly from CRA’s GST/HST Headquarters employee, who has 35 years of experience working in GST/HST programs.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

  • Introduce the different GST/HST review processes
  • Understand methods and procedures
  • Review your role
  • Introduce GST/HST record-keeping provisions

TOPICS INCLUDE:

  • What to expect
  • Steps
  • Timelines
  • Record-keeping
  • Reference Materials

WHO WILL BENEFIT:

This presentation is designed for various groups, including professionals working in municipalities, not-for-profit sectors, and for-profit sectors. It is intended for any individuals who may be responsible for the organization’s record-keeping and GST/HST account, and for those who may work through or represent an organization during a GST/HST Audit or Examination.

 

PRESENTER: Michael Monk

Michael Monk has been with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) for 35 years.  During that time, he has worked extensively with GST/HST. 

Michael’s current role in CRA’s Ottawa Headquarters (HQ) is with the HQ—GST/HST and Digital Compliance Directorate, where he has managed CRA’s National GST/HST Presentations and Outreach services for the last nine years.

Michael was a Team Leader and Senior Technical Interpretations Analyst for 12 years in GST/HST Rulings, Legislative Policy, and Regulatory Affairs Branch. He spent additional years in other GST/HST roles within the Compliance Programs Branch. Michael also worked as a CRA Facilitator over a 20-year period, developing training courses and facilitating many GST/HST Legislation and Audit Courses for hundreds of CRA staff.  

Michael has several years of acquired GST/HST knowledge and experience, having worked with a multitude of GST/HST issues across many sectors and business lines.  He has participated in several conferences, preparing and delivering GST/HST presentations nationally to a variety of accounting and industry associations.  

Michael has volunteered with several community and school groups over the years. He has also served as Director on the Board of a large charity and on CRA’s Employee Assistance Program Committee.      

 

PLEASE NOTE: The GST/HST Seminar Series is live only. The sessions will NOT be recorded and made available.

A full refund for webinars will be given if cancellation is received within 24 hours of purchase. No refund will be given after 24 hours before the webinar start time.