Most tax professionals know that dealing with forces beyond their control—and the costly disruptions they cause—is a way of life. Unfortunately, many tax departments are feeling a strain on their resources as a result of these events. This, in turn, puts tax departments at greater risk for even more audits and stiffer penalties. This trend […] … Read More

In a recent webinar moderated by SupplyChainBrain editor-in-chief Bob Bowman, a panel of global trade experts gathered to discuss the Thomson Reuters 2023 Corporate Trade Survey Report, which explores how global trade professionals are thinking about the issues they face and what their current management priorities are. Indeed, the challenges facing global trade professionals are many and growing. […] … Read More

A company’s decision to introduce indirect tax (IDT) automation into its tax processes is often fraught with indecision and uncertainty. Every company’s tax technology journey is different, and it’s not always clear when and how tax automation should be incorporated or what the benefits will be. During their Synergy 2022 presentation, Joe Malloy and Chandra Wing from BDO’s Indirect […] … Read More

It is no secret that customs duties can be a major source of expense for businesses. By considering the rules of origin under free trade agreements (FTAs), it is possible to reduce the costs of these duties by applying preferential duty rates. Rules of origin refer to regulations that establish the country of origin for […] … Read More

Learn how the rapid pace of change in global regulations and reporting requirements is increasing the importance of tax compliance. Compliance may not be the most glamorous task facing indirect tax (IDT) teams, but the rapid pace of change in global regulations and reporting requirements is turning the humble compliance function into a rapid-fire gauntlet […] … Read More

Statutory reporting processes can be painstaking to carry out manually. There is a diverse range of reporting requirements to consider and keep up with. When finance professionals handle these processes without the right elements of technology and automation, they take considerably longer to execute. To help provide finance professionals with a framework with which to […] … Read More