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

Embracing technology to simplify ESG compliance

Embracing technology to simplify ESG compliance

In an era where corporate sustainability is not merely a buzzword but a business imperative, new reporting directives from the European Union (EU) pose significant challenges for companies aiming to maintain robust Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) compliance. The EU’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) promotes transparency and accountability in the corporate world, but its […] … Read More

Thomson Reuters and SAP: Empowering businesses with advanced ESG reporting tools for EU standards

Thomson Reuters and SAP: Empowering businesses with advanced ESG reporting tools for EU standards

In response to the growing demand for transparency and accountability in environmental, social, and governance (ESG) practices, the European Commission has established a new regulatory framework through the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD). This directive mandates that companies annually report their ESG data, for financial years starting on or after 1 January 2024. To meet […] … Read More

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

Why information technology is important to accountants

Why information technology is important to accountants

Over the past decade, major advances in accounting information technology have opened up opportunities for accountants to turn their focus from time-consuming, manual tasks to data analysis, tax strategy, and predictive insights. This profound shift has created a pathway to improving operational efficiency, seamlessly achieving compliance, and fostering more meaningful relationships with clients. Today’s accountants must […] … Read More