Tax & Accounting Blog

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

How to master the tax provision process

How to master the tax provision process

The mounting stress experienced by tax professionals related to the tax provision process is a double-edged sword. It can cause anxiety, but may also present tremendous opportunities, according to panelists for the Thomson Reuters webinar: _____________________________________________________________________________________________ “From compliance necessity to strategic advantage: How can you master the tax provision process?” _____________________________________________________________________________________________ “The tax profession, overall, is facing […] … Read More

Unveiling the methodology behind Thomson Reuters Cloud Audit Suite: A game changer for UK auditors

Unveiling the methodology behind Thomson Reuters Cloud Audit Suite: A game changer for UK auditors

Auditors are facing increased pressure every day to deliver high-quality audits in a timely and cost-effective manner. But challenges are everywhere. The regulatory environment is in a state of constant flux, making it imperative for auditors to meet evolving standards. The sheer volume of data that requires meticulous examination grows exponentially, adding to the complexity […] … Read More