Speaker: Chris Park
Where is My Data?
Tax at the Crossroads of Data Ownership, Precision and Compliance
Chris leads strategy for Avalara’s large accounting firm partnerships outside North America. Based in London, he brings a decade of global Big Four experience in VAT/GST, spanning consulting, compliance, technology, and implementation across EMEA and Asia-Pacific.
In today’s regulatory climate—where real-time e-invoicing mandates and live reporting regimes are rapidly becoming the norm—having clarity and control over tax-sensitive data is no longer a luxury, it’s a necessity. The tax function is increasingly held accountable for data it does not own or control, creating tension and risk across the business. This session explores why the question “Where is my data?” must become a core part of every tax leader’s strategy.
Attendees will learn why understanding the lineage, ownership, and transformation of data upstream is foundational for indirect tax compliance.
Understand how tax can build influence with data-owning teams, and how to establish internal guardrails that ensure audit-ready, jurisdiction-specific data integrity
We’ll also unpack the evolving role of tax as a data steward—guiding shadow tax functions across finance, IT, procurement, and beyond.
