Client
DLA Piper
Industry
Law
Primary goal
Deliver a repeatable framework for e-invoicing and reporting
Technologies
SAP, Edicom
Make tax transformative
E-invoicing is now a legal requirement in many European countries. DLA Piper wanted to avoid a last-minute rush to implement a solution, as well as separate projects being run by each of its local firms.
Having chosen Edicom as its global invoicing solution, the firm turned to KPMG in the UK to help establish a consistent framework for implementation across multiple jurisdictions.
DLA Piper Client Story
Join leaders from DLA Piper as they share their experience working with KPMG in the UK to implement a repeatable e-invoicing and reporting framework across multiple jurisdictions.
Client transformation journey
- Before
- During
- After
Global platform for a local roll-out
DLA Piper recognized the need for functional and technical support. The firm brought in KPMG in the UK to bridge the gap between its technology provider and internal team.
The KPMG team was tasked with building a global platform to help DLA Piper address country-specific requirements while maintaining a consistent approach to implementation. This helped avoid duplication of effort and reduced the risk of different jurisdictions taking different paths.
Drawing on its technology capabilities and the knowledge of other local KPMG firms, KPMG in the UK supported the tax and legal requirements of each jurisdiction involved.
Clear framework enabling centrally coordinated implementation
A key challenge in implementing e-invoicing was that DLA Piper’s SAP system is managed by a third party. This meant that any changes had to go through a change management process, creating the potential for delays.
To address this, KPMG professionals developed an extensive standard mapping questionnaire and established a framework that enables DLA Piper’s finance team to work effectively with its SAP implementer, helping to ensure everything runs smoothly.
A framework repeatable for new markets
DLA Piper now has a blueprint for success and a repeatable methodology that can be applied like a playbook across future markets. The firm can provide its local teams with a clear understanding of how long implementation will take and what it will involve.
How we make the difference for DLA Piper
DLA Piper is ready for new and evolving tax mandates. It now has a robust framework that has enabled a smooth rollout of e-invoicing and can be reused for implementations in future markets.
The framework allows the firm to address varying tax and legal requirements while maintaining a consistent approach and central oversight. To learn how we can help your organization navigate similar challenges, reach out to the KPMG team.
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