Tax & Accounting Blog

Are you ready for tomorrow’s Direct Tax, AI, and technology developments?

Are you ready for tomorrow’s Direct Tax, AI, and technology developments?

The pace of change experienced by today’s tax departments feels unprecedented. And, amid this transformation, tax departments are facing a host of challenges, including growing complexity, talent shortages, and financial constraints. Yet, as challenging as the rapid pace of change may be, it doesn’t relieve tax firms of the responsibility to prepare appropriately. The good […] … Read More

Global business challenges of tax and trade compliance in 2024

Global business challenges of tax and trade compliance in 2024

The complexities of understanding and managing indirect taxes when doing business within the UK can be daunting. In addition to a plethora of ever-evolving domestic regulations and requirements complicated by Brexit, businesses in the UK must also consider challenges in complex areas such as customs and exports. Compliance becomes more challenging every year with tax […] … Read More

Modernising tax management in an omnichannel retail landscape

Modernising tax management in an omnichannel retail landscape

Tax professionals involved in omnichannel retail industries face an unprecedented number of challenges these days. Calculating sales tax across different retail channels is complex due to various regulations, frequent changes in product data, and outdated systems, especially with increasing sales volume and shrinking budgets. These issues and more were discussed by tax and trade experts in a […] … Read More

How to save money in your supply chain

How to save money in your supply chain

Maximising supply chain efficiency and minimising costs while managing compliance is a perpetual balancing act for companies as they navigate global trade. Compliance is often seen as a cost center as companies seek to mitigate risk. However, if approached strategically, engaging with the opportunities afforded by the modern regulatory landscape can help companies save money. […] … Read More

5 ways technology can strengthen a corporate tax team

5 ways technology can strengthen a corporate tax team

Whether it’s regulatory requirements, such as DAC7, GMT, BEPS 2.0 Pillar, or the ongoing tax industry talent shortage, tax departments are under stress like never before. The proper utilisation and deployment of technological solutions alongside valued tax professionals is how successful tax departments deliver valued analysis, insights, and guidance for their organisations. Yet, technological maturity […] … Read More

Can’t stop what’s already here:  Keeping up with trade developments in an AI world

Can’t stop what’s already here: Keeping up with trade developments in an AI world

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is not a new concept, but since the emergence of ChatGPT last year, the advantages versus the risks it could present as it becomes smarter and more prevalent have been widely debated everywhere. When it comes to global trade, there are powerful arguments as to why AI should be embraced, and understandable […] … Read More