Tax & Accounting Blog

The tax department renaissance: Talent shifts and technology innovations

The tax department renaissance: Talent shifts and technology innovations

The 2024 State of the Corporate Tax Department report by the Thomson Reuters Institute, in collaboration with tax executives, highlights the challenges and opportunities facing tax departments today. With talent shortages looming and technological advancements accelerating, tax departments are at a pivotal juncture. This post delves into the key findings of the report, providing valuable […] … Read More

Statutory reporting: An overview

Statutory reporting: An overview

In the industries of business and finance, statutory reporting is a cornerstone of transparency and compliance. Statutory reporting is a critical process for multinational corporations, involving the preparation and submission of financial statements to comply with legal obligations across various jurisdictions. By engaging in statutory reporting, corporations avoid significant fines, maintain their financial accuracy, and […] … Read More

AI powered transformation: Modernising the indirect tax department

AI powered transformation: Modernising the indirect tax department

The indirect tax landscape is undergoing a profound transformation, driven by the relentless pursuit of efficiency, accuracy, and strategic advantage. A recent Thomson Reuters webinar underscored the critical role of technology and automation in reshaping the indirect tax department. This blog looks at the key challenges faced by tax professionals and explores the emerging technological […] … Read More

How to avoid common VAT determination mistakes and stay compliant

How to avoid common VAT determination mistakes and stay compliant

Indirect taxes can be some of the most perplexing to calculate correctly the first time and filed correctly — especially when paired with HMRC’s Making Tax Digital (MTD) mandates for digital record keeping and reporting. While intended to simplify VAT across the EU, the MTD initiative has contributed to an additional amount of confusion around […] … 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

Mastering the e-invoicing transition in tax, accounting, and financial management

Mastering the e-invoicing transition in tax, accounting, and financial management

The digital transformation of tax, accounting, and financial management is no longer optional. This transformation is most visible in the adoption of electronic invoicing (e-invoicing), a critical shift reshaping the financial landscape of businesses worldwide. The rise of e-invoicing According to a recent study run in partnership with Accountancy Age, 134 organisations were surveyed, 83.8% of […] … Read More