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The EU’s VAT in the Digital Age (ViDA) reforms are no longer theoretical. Businesses must now translate legislation into operational reality. This session explores how tax, IT, finance and compliance teams can align to deliver a structured, scalable ViDA implementation strategy.
Discussion points:
- What your businesses should prioritise as ViDA moves from concept to implementation
- How to manage data, systems and cross-functional collaboration
- Key takeaways from an effective digital reporting readiness strategy
Hear from industry experts
Speakers
Isabella Barreto
Isabella Barreto is a Tax Manager with a wealth of experience spanning advisory, compliance, controversy, and data analytics. Isabella has a background in Law, a Masters in Tax and a postgraduate degree in Data Analytics from LSE. She excels in delivering tailored solutions for multinational organisation , and offering expert guidance on crafting innovative tax technology solutions (including compliance automation and invoicing solutions).
Menno van Werkhoven
Menno is a multi-role tax technologist with 15 years of experience in the field of tax technology. In the past, he has held various roles from both a tax software vendor and a tax advisory firm perspective. Currently, Menno is responsible for tax technology at Forvis Mazars in the Netherlands, where he and his team of specialists tackle tax data challenges across all tax domains. Menno is 42 years old and lives in the vicinity of Rotterdam (the Netherlands) with his IT-savvy wife and two children.
Veronika Šlapakova
Indirect Tax professional with 8+ years of experience in European VAT and compliance, Veronika currently works at Edwards Lifesciences supporting the streamlining of VAT processes. Veronika has hands-on experience with tax engine implementation, for both tax determination and compliance across EMEA. Veronika previously worked at KPMG consulting advising companies on VAT compliance, audits and cross-border issues.
Lisa Dowling
Specialising in International VAT Compliance solutions, Lisa brings a wealth of knowledge and insight in her dealings with a host of international clients ranging from start-ups through to multinationals. With 21 years VAT experience behind her, Lisa has managed VAT compliance issues and solutions globally for over 11 years. Fintua have 12,000 + corporate clients in over 109 countries and many of these are members of the Fortune 500.
