Transforming Tax: From Cost Center to Strategic Business Partner

March 20, 2025

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About This Episode

Revolutionizing tax functions is no longer a distant dream—it's happening now. This episode delves into the groundbreaking transformation of tax departments from cost centers to strategic powerhouses. Dave Helmer, EY Global Tax and Finance Operate Leader, and Daren R. Campbell, EY Americas Tax Technology and Transformation Leader, share their expertise on how Generative AI or GenAI and other cutting-edge technologies are elevating tax departments from mere cost centers to strategic business partners. 

The discussion explores how innovative tax strategies are influencing everything from supply chain management to corporate transactions, demonstrating the far-reaching impact of a modernized tax function. 

This episode examines the challenges and opportunities facing today's tax professionals. From talent acquisition to technological integration, it provides insights for finance leaders aiming to unlock the full potential of their tax departments and drive business value in an AI-driven world. 

Learn how forward-thinking companies are leveraging their tax functions to navigate complex regulatory environments, drive efficiency, and inform critical business decisions. 

Discussed in This Episode  

  • The role tax plays in partnership with finance and business decision-making 
  • How Generative AI is helping CFOs transform tax operations 
  • Challenges in tax data management and integration within finance operations 
  • AI use cases in tax 
  • How tax functions integrate seamlessly into finance 
  • Initial steps for AI adoption 
  • Change management in AI adoption 

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