When selecting an enterprise resource planning (ERP) system, executives often overlook the power it holds today and the importance of tax compliance. Some organizations still believe that the operational systems that have supported their companies in the past, will help to do business in a new way as they grow. However, ERP can be a significant impediment to modernization if the processes encoded in the software are inflexible or bind the company to outmoded ways of doing business.

In this white paper, learn about factors which IT leaders should consider when planning for an ERP transformation along with business transformation, the significance of choosing a tax-aware ERP and how the right ERP solution can accelerate the pace and benefits of transformation.

In this new normal, many companies are evolving their business models to keep up with the ever-changing times. In this webcast, Vertex and Deloitte thought leaders discuss how they helped transform Arcadis’ Accounts Payable and Purchasing processes by implementing Vertex tax automation for Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP. Hear from Arcadis, a leading global design & consultancy firm, as they share their challenges and how with the help of tax automation, were able to eliminate tedious, time-consuming, and repetitive processes that allowed their staff to focus on higher-value work.

Viewers will learn how an automated tax solution can give their organization scalability and flexibility while helping improve the accuracy of sales, use, and value added tax calculations on transactions, ultimately reducing audit risk.

The world of indirect tax never stands still. With constantly changing tax rates and rules, tax automation technology can help companies keep up to date and stay compliant. Understanding the need to streamline the tax engine integration process and ongoing updates to tax content, we developed the Vertex® Indirect Tax Accelerator for Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP. Our tax integration solution leverages an intuitive user experience design and is available for on-premise, on-demand, and Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP.

In this webcast, hear insights on this exciting new release and learn how companies can:

• Realize the full potential of the Vertex® Indirect Tax Accelerator for Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP
• Benefit from the basic setups and advanced activities like rules-based parameter mapping
• Utilize the import master data setup from Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP to accelerate implementation time and reduce data entry risks
• Understand how our simplified and comprehensive tax integration solution will allow intuitive monitoring of various transaction flows

The retail sector has been hit hard by an abrupt change in business. Those organizations that were able to pivot to an online sales model have greatly improved their chances at survival and even growth. With these changes, tax becomes an important piece in your new business strategy.

In this on-demand webcast, we’ll explore evolving consumer behaviors, legislative changes, and the emerging business landscape within the retail industry. We’ll cover how these shifts affect indirect tax and the importance of cloud-based solutions for tax collection, reconciliation, and reporting. To put it all together, we’ll share use cases and best tax practices for retailers that can help industries across the board as they adapt to this new reality.

According to a recent survey by McKinsey, the pandemic has accelerated organizations’ digital transformation of customer and supply chain interactions, as well as internal operations by as much as 3 to 4 years. CFOs, CTOs, and CIOs are being forced to rapidly reimagine processes, platforms, and accessibility to not only plan for the reality of future challenges from new forcing remote operations, but also streamline operations to remain competitive.

Vertex, KPMG, and Oracle are driving the transformation of finance through cloud-first initiatives that produce comprehensive and connected solutions all tightly coupled and accessible through our cloud platforms.

Watch this webcast to explore:

• Common business, regulatory and organizational drivers, and goals for transformation
• Migrating to the Cloud: Recommended platforms, tools, and processes to streamline your financial operations, reduce risk and improve compliance today and tomorrow
• Case studies, metrics, and shared learning from your peers
• KPMG’s best practices for integrating Vertex with Oracle Cloud, including how to plan for and tackle a challenging implementation as well as how to avoid some common traps in an Oracle Cloud/indirect tax transformation journey