TECHNOLOGY IS TRANSFORMING THE TAX DEPARTMENT

October 31, 2013

Technology has become integral to the tax department — and as companies adapt to these changes, their world is now increasingly complex and multifaceted as a result. Recent developments such as Sarbanes-Oxley, Dodd-Frank, The Affordable Care Act, FICA Social Security Tax Cut Expiration, and Section 1202 and 1374 changes, have bombarded with the need for change. In response, companies are investing in new tools and technologies to meet these ever-evolving requirements, and are reinventing business and careers in the process.

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VTB Capital

VTB Capital, the Investment Business of VTB Group, is one of the three strategic business arms of VTB Group, along with the corporate and retail businesses. Since its foundation in 2008, VTB Capital has taken part in more than 680 ECM and DCM deals, which were instrumental in attracting more than USD 245bn worth of investments to Russia and CIS.

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