Charles Collins
Vice President of Government Affairs
ADP Taxware

In this session, Charles will talk about the presssing challenges of tax compliance in today's environment. He will discuss how business can turn transaction tax calculation and compliance from a potential liability into a business advantage. Charles will look at some of the reasons why companies change their transaction tax systems - from dramatic growth and entrance into new markets to mergers and acquisitions or changes in their ERP systems. He'll talk about the opportunities that present themselves at that time:

· Consolidating multiple tax systems
· Utilizing certified tax systems and content
· Adding international capabilities
· Taking advantage of more modern technologies
· Reducing liability and minimizing audit risk

You'll leave this session with a much clearer understanding of how critical a role corporate transaction taxes play in the larger organization. Additionally, you'll be better prepared to build the case for a modern transaction tax solution to senior management.

Silvia Aguirre
Principal
Tax Technology Services

Silvia will discuss the challenges of exemption certificate management including the latest in State regulation compliance, audits, and SST's impact. She will also highlight the how various delegated departmental responsibilities affect exemption certificate management and compliance.

Deedie McKenzie
Director of Shared Services
Morris Communications Company LLC

Companies are acquiring and merging with other businesses at a record pace, presenting some unique challenges including the centralization of ERP and tax systems. Deedie McKenzie will give a first hand account of how her company resolved these issues and the many benefits that a centralized environment has provided: improved ability to stay current, better compliance, reduced liability, and minimized audit risk.

Additional speaker to be announced.

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CPE credits earned: 3.5
Advanced Preparation: None
Instructional Method: Group-Live
Prerequisites: None
Level of Knowledge: Basic

Summit 12 is the event of the year for transaction tax professionals, and it's taking place Oct. 28-30 at the Bellagio Las Vegas. There, you'll mingle with hundreds of tax, technology, and business process professionals. You'll learn more in 2 1/2 days than you ever dreamed possible. The Summit is an educational forum, user meeting, business solutions expo, and training center all rolled into one. It features DOZENS of informational sessions on a wide variety of tax, technology, and implementation topics. For more information and online registration, visit the Summit 12 website today.