๐ Why Analytics?
Traditional tax compliance reviews sample 5-10% of transactions. Data analytics tests 100% of transactions โ identifying every error, pattern, and opportunity in minutes rather than weeks.
Analytics Use Cases
๐ VAT Code Validation
Test every invoice against correct VAT treatment rules. Identify misclassified supplies (standard vs zero vs exempt). Quantify the tax exposure from errors.
๐ Supplier Compliance
Cross-reference supplier invoices against NBR registration database. Invalid VAT numbers mean blocked input tax. Identify suppliers who have deregistered mid-contract.
๐ Return Reconciliation
Reconcile VAT return figures to ERP trial balance. Identify timing differences and unposted accruals. Generate audit-ready reconciliation workpapers.
โ ๏ธ Risk Scoring
Score transactions by risk of NBR challenge. High-risk items: large one-off transactions, unusual VAT recovery ratios, round-number invoices. Prioritize review effort on high-risk items.
