NASHVILLE, Tenn., Nov. 14, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- KPMG LLP today
announced an expansion of its capabilities leveraging the Thomson
Reuters (TSX/NYSE: TRI) ONESOURCE™ platform to offer a
market-tested set of direct tax tools that leverage the ONESOURCE
suite of applications. This new set of capabilities addresses
issues of accuracy, speed, control and compliance in a centralized
manner.
This offering is delivered by KPMG Tax professionals within KPMG
Ignition, where KPMG's multidisciplinary teams design, build, and
deliver digitally enabled technology solutions for clients using
the Thomson Reuters ONESOURCE suite of technologies.
"As organizations transform, so has the role of the Chief Tax
Officer," said Jeffrey C. LeSage,
KPMG's Americas Vice Chairman, Tax. "Through KPMG's long-standing
alliance with Thomson Reuters, we are equipping tax leaders with
the tools, technology and global experience to help them transform
their tax functions and become true strategic advisors to the
business."
KPMG has been part of the Thomson Reuters ONESOURCE Certified
Implementer Program since 2010 and provides a complete set of
services and technology to help clients in the areas of Direct Tax,
Indirect Tax and Global Trade Management.
"We are very excited to work with KPMG Ignition," said
Joe Harpaz, Managing Director,
Corporate segment, of the Tax & Accounting business of Thomson
Reuters. "Through this participation, KPMG and corporate clients
are able to leverage ONESOURCE to drive improvements in the tax
function ― something that is essential during these times of change
in U.S. and global tax regulations. Tax technology is a key
component to supporting organizations facing this level of
unprecedented change."
Again this year, KPMG is a Platinum Elite sponsor of SYNERGY,
the premier Thomson Reuters ONESOURCE event for tax insights and
technology, held in Nashville, TN,
November 12 ‒ November 15.
During this year's event, Thomson Reuters honored Joe Habak, Tax Senior Manager, Technology
Solutions at KPMG Ignition, with its Taxologist Award in the
Certified Implementer Program category. This award recognizes tax
professionals who excel in enhancing tax function effectiveness and
driving significant value to their organization together with
Thomson Reuters ONESOURCE.
For more information on KPMG's alliance with Thomson Reuters,
visit: kpmg.com/us/thomsonreuters.
About KPMG LLP
KPMG LLP, the audit, tax and advisory firm (www.kpmg.com/us), is
the independent U.S. member firm of KPMG International Cooperative
("KPMG International"). KPMG International's independent member
firms have 189,000 professionals, including more than 9,000
partners, in 152 countries. Some or all of the services
described herein may not be permissible for KPMG audit clients
and their affiliates. Follow us: Twitter: @KPMGUS_News
and LinkedIn: KPMG US.
About Thomson Reuters
Thomson Reuters is the world's leading source of news and
information for professional markets. Our customers rely on us to
deliver the intelligence, technology and expertise they need to
find trusted answers. The business has operated in more than 100
countries for more than 100 years. Thomson Reuters shares are
listed on the Toronto and New York
Stock Exchanges (symbol: TRI). For more information, visit
www.thomsonreuters.com.
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