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 corporate tax departments are applying indirect tax technology

How corporate tax departments are applying indirect tax technology

Businesses must innovate and adapt to the changing indirect tax landscape to stay competitive. Corporate tax departments are using technology increasingly as a strategic partner to address these issues. Insight on how indirect tax departments intend to use technology to transform their operations can be found in a recent study conducted by the Thomson Reuters Institute. Accepting […] … 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

Does your corporate tax department have an effective risk reduction strategy?

Does your corporate tax department have an effective risk reduction strategy?

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