Leveraging data and technology for Pillar Two and across the Direct Tax lifecycle

In this episode, Shaun Lockhart and Carina Ngai discuss how Pillar Two is driving a fundamental shift in tax data, processes, and technology.  They explore how organizations can integrate Pillar Two into the broader direct tax lifecycle, build a robust tax data architecture, and strengthen governance and controls, while using today’s compliance demands as a foundation for a future‑ready tax function. Key topics covered include: Navigating the complex and granular data requirements under Pillar Two Integrating Pillar Two with the broader direct tax lifecycle, including tax provision and reporting Designing a tax‑enabled data architecture and centralized tax data platform Strengthening governance, controls, and data quality through technology and workflow Practical next steps and a phased roadmap toward a future‑ready tax function