Insights

Insights Overview

Insights

Please visit often for the latest insights from our experts, along with others in the fields of International VAT and Travel & Expense Management. Publications include our bi-monthly newsletter 'VATtrends', which is a great source of information for those seeking to keep up-to-date with changes in international VAT legislation.

We also host webinars on a wide range of issues and topics throughout the year. These webinars feature current topics and individual client issues that can have broad industry application.

VATtrends


	VATtrends Sept/Oct 09 Issue	20-11-2009
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	VATtrends July/August 2009	29-09-2009
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	VATtrends March/April 2009	18-08-2009
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	VATtrends November/December 2008	31-12-2008
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	VATtrends September/October 2008	31-10-2008
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VAT Charts


	US VAT Charts	17-08-2009
Please download the document from the link below.
	VAT Charts	17-08-2009
Please download the document from the link below.

Research


	2009 VATtrends Survey	19-08-2009
Presents the views of in-house VAT and finance professionals from over 200 multinational companies.

Webinars


	Relieving the administrative burden of Sales Tax Compliance	22-07-2010
This live and interactive webinar investigates the emerging trend for organizations to outsource the management of Sales and Use Tax compliance. In today's economic environment, states and local jurisdictions are becoming increasingly aggressive and unforgiving with regards to sales tax obligations. At the same time, tax departments are being strained with limited resources to meet these challenges. It has been well reported that many organizations have taken the steps to outsource the compliance function to increase cost efficiencies and streamline reporting. The purpose of this webinar is to examine the reasons behind this trend and demonstrate the benefits to be achieved.
	The New EU VAT Legislation	22-04-2010
The New EU VAT Legislation - Theory and Business Reality - A practical perspective on the new European VAT Rules addressing complex implementation issues This presentation took place on February 25, 2010 at 10:30 AM Greenwich Mean Time. This live and interactive 60 minute webcast focused on the practical implementation issues arising for UK and EU businesses selling and receiving services across borders. We looked at how companies are coping with the new rules and what challenges they are presented with. We demonstrated how these challenges can be addressed and how other businesses have dealt with certain implementation issues. Participants were given the opportunity to ask questions and obtain a practical insight into the new rules in order to understand how to minimise risk and maximise VAT compliance. Discussion points: What has changed at EU Level? Where are the Member States in implementing the changes? What has changed in the UK? Practical implementation issues Case study Managing Risk Q&A Featured speaker: Jenny Nittmann Senior Manager – Meridian International VAT Consulting Jenny Nittmann is a Senior Manager with Meridian International VAT Consulting based in London. As a specialist in international VAT, Jenny has worked with some of the largest companies in the world, helping them to understand the VAT treatment of their cross-border transactions and to comply with their obligations throughout the 27 EU Member States and beyond. Over the course of the last year, she has advised numerous businesses on the implications of the 2010 VAT changes, providing them with practical assistance ranging from reviewing the VAT configuration of their accounting software to training their commercial, finance and accounting people to be able to deal with the new rules on a day-to-day basis. A regular contributor to professional publications, Jenny has also had articles on the 2010 VAT changes published in journals including the IBFD's International VAT Monitor. Moderator: Frank Haskew Head of ICAEW Tax Faculty Follow this link to view the recorded webinar: The New EU VAT Legislation Related event: VAT Masterclass - Aligning VAT in SAP, May 6th 2010 London. Download conference brochure: VAT in SAP Masterclass Brochure
	Advanced webinar on 2010 Place of Supply	05-11-2009
Access expert knowledge to address complex implementation issues. With the combined international VAT experience of our consulting and ERP systems experts, Meridian Global Services can deliver a practical and business-driven solution to your 2010 VAT Package challenge. Our team of international VAT consultants can assist you and your staff to get ready. In our November 5th webinar we focused on the key issues affecting businesses preparing for the change. Clarifying known interpretation variations across jurisdictions while resolving any preparation or implementation uncertainties you may be experiencing. Topics covered include: Known implementation issues-how to approach and resolve Country variations Manage the risk of non-compliance Key ERP issues Process flows New reporting requirements Staff awareness and training Click to view the English Recorded Webinar.
	The Refund Directive Webinars	16-06-2009
What is changing and how will it work? A practical insight.