Vertex Global Survey Finds Half of Organizations Lagging in Tax and Finance Automation
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Vertex Inc (NASDAQ:VERX) released its 2024 Global Tax Transformation Report, surveying over 600 global tax and finance professionals. While 80% consider tax and finance transformation essential for business optimization, only half have made progress. Key barriers include lack of IT support (34%), budget constraints (31%), and talent shortages (28%).
Currently, only 52% of finance processes and 56% of indirect tax processes are automated globally. The survey reveals that 39% cite overcoming internal inefficiencies as the primary driver for transformation. Notable findings include: 57% report easier team collaboration in compliance processes, 79% prioritize keeping systems updated with tax rates and rules, and 49% expect ROI through better forecasting and decision-making.
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Research reveals gaps and challenges to optimize tax and finance for business growth
KING OF PRUSSIA, Pa. and LONDON, Nov. 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vertex Inc. (NASDAQ:VERX) (“Vertex” or the “Company”), a global provider of tax technology solutions, announced a new survey revealing automation and digital transformation are top priorities for driving business growth in tax and finance, but many organizations still have work to do.
The 2024 Global Tax Transformation Report studied more than 600 global tax and finance professionals, manager level and above, and found that
“The increasing presence of real-time and near real-time digital tax reporting mandates, rates and rules updates and the rapid pace of global business highlights the immediate need for tax and finance transformation,” said Peter Boerhof, Senior Director of VAT for Vertex’s Chief Tax Office. “While our data shows that some organizations are on different stages of the digital transformation journey, there are still many that must take action soon to future-proof their tax and finance functions and position their organizations for success in this digital-first, modern business landscape.”
Amidst ongoing budget and talent limitations, almost half of the professionals surveyed (
“Many organizations are becoming acutely aware of inefficiencies that hinder overall business growth. Our research reveals an increased pressure to implement a solution, starting with tax and finance functions,” said Michael J. Bernard, Vertex VP Chief Tax Officer. “When done correctly, this transformation can empower these skilled professionals to be more efficient in their day-to-day tasks – it reduces process complexities, fosters collaboration and gives time back to focus on work that will drive business forward.”
Among other factors, overcoming internal inefficiencies is the leading reason (
- Automation empowers collaboration and compliance –
57% say it is becoming easier to collaborate with different teams in the compliance, tax determination and reporting processes. - Keeping up with rates and rules changes tops the transformation wish list –
79% say ensuring systems are up to date with tax rates and rules changes is the most important task on their digital transformation journey. - Digital transformation is not without skepticism – Organizations operating in more than 51 countries are the most skeptical about whether their current indirect tax technology is fit for purpose. This finding infers that the larger the organization, the greater level of concern around their existing indirect tax technology.
- Payroll automation tops the chart –
31% say that payroll is a top 5 automation priority, followed closely by indirect tax (30% ) and direct tax (30% ). - ROI is in the forecast –
49% say they expect to achieve ROI through better forecasting and decision-making, closely followed by a more cost effective and future proofed technology architecture and a reduction in or redeployment of staff in finance and tax teams through process automation.
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About the Study
The survey was conducted with 610 professionals who have influence on decisions around indirect taxes in companies with an annual revenue of at least
About Vertex
Vertex, Inc. is a leading global provider of indirect tax solutions. The Company’s mission is to deliver the most trusted tax technology enabling global businesses to transact, comply and grow with confidence. Vertex provides solutions that can be tailored to specific industries for major lines of indirect tax, including sales and consumer use, value added and payroll. Headquartered in North America, and with offices in South America and Europe, Vertex employs over 1,500 professionals and serves companies across the globe.
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