Page 89 - Forbes - Africa (March 2020)

ADVOICE BY BDO

TAX, TECHNOLOGY AND

THE FUTURE OF SA
Play aggressive and

very well, that’s the

most clear way to

success.
– Rafael Nadal

him play tennis in my life so that’s a good
advantage for him but I’m not sure how
good he is. But he’s got the best partner he
could find in Rafa so it’s going to be very
special. Trevor is a great guy, great person,
so funny as well, and I think that could
throw us off a little bit. And Rafa, obviously
the legend he is, we know how great he is.”
The Swiss maestro then went on to
tell the crowd: “I hope you all have a blast.
Thank you from the bottom of my heart.
Thank you!”
Gates had previously played in a doubles
team for two ‘The Match For Africa’
tournaments prior to ‘The Match In Africa’
finale. Together with Federer, they called
themselves ‘Gateserer’, and were unbeaten. hat we’re seeing in the across all taxes
On teaming up with Federer for the markets suggests that • Automate your tax reporting and
third time, Gates said: “We’ve had a lot of AI, digitisation and other disclosures
fun. The events have been a blast to do. W technological innovation offer • Manage the impact or unlock the
And they’ve raised great resources for his a means to solve critical issues economically benefits of country by country reporting

foundation so it’s a thrill to be here; the and more effectively. The BDO Tax Value • Transform, modernise and fully
biggest crowd ever!” Creator™ is one such innovation. It is a integrate tax with finance, enterprise risk
And Nadal, on being back on South universal and agnostic platform for all your management and internal audit
African soil, said: “It’s amazing. I’ve never tax reporting, tax compliance and tax risk • Provide assurance on tax to your
played and felt like this… Just thank you management needs. board, audit committees and other
everybody for supporting this.” stakeholders
• Build trust and enhance transparency
The crowds cheered louder. Powered by Vena Solutions, this powerful and tax reporting
tool can help you manage your company’s
“It’s very very special. We’re here tax with the latest in Tax Technology:
supporting Roger’s foundation event. It • Develop and align a tax strategy to your Shouldn’t your Tax Adviser be an
makes me super happy.” business adviser of the future?
Noah nodded profusely. • Accelerate the benefits of tax
“We’re going to create good team work technology or fully automate your tax Speak to BDO’s Tax Team to get all the
for sure. No doubt,” said Nadal. “I said to function with full integration with your clarity you need on your next generation
Trevor the strategy is clear. Play aggressive existing Microsoft Office environment Tax function and start creating value.
and very well, that’s the most clear way to •Reduce costs and help your organisation
have success.” create tax value
Ten years ago, who would have thought • Instil robust governance processes
• Leading practice real-time
that a young man from Soweto, a township management of tax risk
in South Africa, would be playing tennis • Manual intervention required to gather

with two of the world’s greatest male and prepare data is eliminated and full tax
tennis players, and also tech-billionaire and data transparency facilitated
Microsoft founder Gates? • Automate your compliance deliverables
to gain comfort that you are compliant

FORBESAFRICA.COM