New Tax Professionals - Tax Technology Series 2021

This series explores the rise of technology within tax, how it is impacting businesses, government and careers now and in the future.

As the world moves towards increased technological advancements across all sectors and industries, it is clear the tax industry is not immune.

Technology in tax is a highly topical subject due to the direction of travel we are seeing. It is transforming the way we work now and in the future.

The series had informative discussions, allowing like-minded tax professionals to engage on a popular subject that can help you to navigate your career with tax technology.

If you were unable to join us, or you would like to watch any of the sessions again, please see the recordings at the links below:

The rise of the "tax technologist" and should I become one?
21 September 2021 | Click here to view the full recording!
The role and skill set of a tax technologist, and how to transition into a career in tax technology.

Featuring guest speakers:

  • Candice Bordeaux (Founder and Director of CBO Search), and
  • Robert Langston (National Tax Partner, Saffery Champness)

How is tax technology transforming internal tax functions?
14 October 2021 | Click here to view the full recording!
How are internal tax departments responding to the tax technology evolution? How has technology been used so far to improve internal processes? What challenges has this created and what’s next?

Featuring guest speakers:

  • Alfredo Espada (Tax Technology Specialist, Astrazeneca), and
  • Alexander Kobakhidze (Tax Technology Specialist, Fonoa)

The tax system and Blockchain (the technology behind Bitcoin)
28 October 2021 | Click here to view the full recording!
Blockchain technology, how it works and how cryptocurrencies, businesses and tax use this technology. How blockchain technology has improved and could continue to improve the tax system.

Featuring guest speakers:

  • Tyler Welmans (Blockchain and Digital Assets Leader, Deloitte UK), and
  • Paul Aplin OBE (CIOT Council Member, ICAEW Tax Faculty Board, CFE Tax Technology Committee, OTS Board and HMRC’s Administrative Burdens Board)

Technology and Global Tax Administrations
16 November 2021 | Click here to view the full recording!
The digital approaches that HMRC and tax administrations in different jurisdictions are using (or building) to help improve tax compliance, administration and enforcement. What does ‘good’ look like and which jurisdictions are ahead of the curve?

Featuring guest speakers:

  • Tracey Brooks (International Tax Expert, the Intra-European Organisation of Tax Administrations), and
  • Chris Downing (Partner, KPMG)

The above recordings qualify as CPD, if you have included the topics covered in your CPD submission, necessary to carry out your professional and technical duties.

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