197. E-Invoicing Across the Globe: Navigating Compliance and Efficiency with Alex Baulf

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In this episode of CFO 4.0, Hannah Munro is joined by Alex Baulf, VP of E-Invoicing at Avalara, to discuss the growing trend of electronic invoicing and how it is reshaping businesses globally.
Alex shares valuable insights into the current and future state of E-Invoicing across Europe, the US, and beyond, offering CFOs and finance leaders essential advice on how to prepare for upcoming changes.

Key points covered in this episode:

• What is E-Invoicing, and why is it gaining traction globally?
• Differences between the US and other countries, and the efforts of the Digital Business Network Alliance (DBNA).
• Why tax authorities are pushing for E-Invoicing to close the VAT gap and improve tax collection.
• How E-Invoicing can lead to faster payments, reduce costs, and streamline operations.
• What CFOs need to consider now, as the UK prepares to follow the global trend of E-Invoicing mandates.
• How finance teams can get ready for E-Invoicing by assessing their data, technology, and compliance strategies.

Links mentioned:

• Alex's Linkedin
• Learn more about Avalara

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1. The Future of E-Invoicing in Finance (00:00:00)

2. Global Expansion of E-Invoicing Networks (00:18:03)

3. Embracing E-Invoicing for Global Compliance (00:26:14)

4. Client Testimonial (00:40:44)