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Indirect Tax Solutions

Vertex Indirect Tax


Accelerator for SAP ERP

Powerful Global Integration Solution


The Vertex Indirect Tax Accelerator for SAP ERP represents a paradigm shift in tax integration. This powerful solution provides
a new platform within SAP to deliver additional capabilities and functionality in support of a comprehensive tax management
solution. It simplifies the configuration, operation, and value of the tax integration without disrupting the existing tax calculation
processes between SAP and Vertex Indirect Tax O Series.

Enterprise Tax Management

receives the necessary tax logic for determining tax jurisdiction

Vertex O Series utilizes leading-edge technologies to centralize and

and applies the correct tax treatments. The results of each

automate tax compliance through the application of researched tax

transaction are stored in Vertex O Series and passed back to the

rules and rates, accurate calculation of tax amounts, and the automated

SAP system for posting, tax reporting, and reconciliation purposes.

creation of tax reports. With Vertex O Series, SAP users receive

All of this is accomplished while leveraging the existing SAP-certified

state-of-the-art technology in tax compliance which enables a new

RFC technology.

level of tax process automation by:

The Vertex Indirect Tax Accelerator for SAP ERP provides:

Creating enhanced and integrated taxability management tools

Enhanced capabilities for global tax automation and insight.

Easing maintenance of rates and rules

Greater control over the SAP and Vertex integration and tax process.

Enhancing jurisdiction identification capabilities

Advanced decision making opportunities through improved


visibility into reporting and reconciliation.

Vertex offers a certified tax interface to the following SAP


applications: SD, MM, FI, CRM, and SRM. Our interface is easily
installed and deployed on SAP Web Application Server (SAP WAS),
part of the SAP NetWeaver technology platform.

Accelerate Your Tax Solution

Reduced implementation risk from use of SAP standard and


certified solutions.
Ability to grow and add future enhancements for an integrated
solutions platform.

The Vertex Indirect Tax Accelerator provides a simplified solution


to common gaps in the tax automation process, improves the
precision of transaction tax operations, and creates a quicker return
on investment. This comprehensive, end-to-end tax solution is an
essential add-on to Vertex O Series that provides improved control
and visibility over the companys tax operations.
Easily configured to assist users with mapping the attributes of
each transaction properly, the tool ensures that Vertex O Series

Combined Vertex and SAP Expertise


Vertex Consulting offers a unique combination of expertise in Vertex
and SAP applications alike.
Thorough assessment of your tax processes and related technology
Proven methodology with reliable project management
System design, configuration, and implementation
Custom integration development, as needed

Indirect Tax Solutions

Vertex Indirect Tax Accelerator for SAP ERP

Platform for Functionality Growth

Additional LCR-Dixon Solutions

The Vertex Indirect Tax Accelerator adds a Vertex area menu within

In addition to the Vertex Indirect Tax Accelerator for SAP ERP, Vertex

SAP that supports and enables the following capabilities:

also offers customers the following LCR-Dixon solutions to enhance

Simplified Data Field Mapping A graphical user interface allowing

their tax system.

greater visibility and control for users making the necessary

VENDORecon VENDORecon allows you to automatically balance

association between SAP fields and Vertex O Series fields includes

your A/P invoices when differences arise between Vertex and your

pre-developed user exit code and logging which reduces dependency

vendor-billed taxes. Eliminating the need for manual intervention

on IT support.

by A/P personnel, you can be assured of consistent, automated

SAP Reporting for Sales and Purchases Besides enabling greater

handling for your taxes.

use of SAP standard reports, the Vertex Accelerator contains

PCARD Automate use tax accruals on your procurement card

pre-developed reports that include the most relevant data elements

transactions. PCARD connects the dots between your tax-liable

for transaction taxes. These SAP-specific reports, including

PCARD transactions and Vertex.

pre-defined reconciliation reports between SAP and Vertex O Series,


are provided in addition to the comprehensive reporting functionality
contained within Vertex O Series.
Transaction Queue Monitor A utility that eliminates disruption in
tax event processing by communicating problems to the user for
analysis and correction.

flexRFC flexRFC allows you to easily process tax-only credit and


debit adjustments on your A/P and A/R documents. The program
handles the FI accounting and updates to the Vertex Tax Journal
so you can minimize manual adjustments each month.
SCOUT SCOUT offers a suite of conversion programs to handle
your SAP Tax Jurisdiction Code (TJC) updates. Whether you are

Real-time Address Validation Improves the ability for SAP to

implementing Vertex for the first time or upgrading versions,

pass street addresses to Vertex O Series for greater accuracy of

SCOUT can help you validate and convert your addresses and your

jurisdiction code assignment (ex. ZIP+4).


Note: activation requires separate license.

existing jurisdiction codes.

Goods Movement Addresses taxation of inventory and asset

changes that affect your tax calculations. Give yourself the tools

movements outside of SAPs capabilities.

to keep Vertex up-to-date and accurate.

VAT Enhancements Numerous functional improvements that

Diagnostax Diagnostax is a robust analytics tool for comparing

enhance the Vertex O Series solution with SAP for global deployments.

actual to expected tax results. By providing the tax department

They include, but are not limited to:

immediate insight into tax decision patterns, customers can correct

Utilizes Vertex O Series tax result for greater reporting in SAP


Enables use of address data for tax determination
(vs. Tax Jurisdiction Code) outside of the US and Canada
Enables use of Vertex O Series with Plants Abroad
Support of multiple currencies
Support of complex supply chain models and inter-company
transactions

FLUX Monitor Keep track of the SAP master data and configuration

and eliminate future data errors.

Indirect Tax Solutions

Vertex Indirect Tax Accelerator for SAP ERP

Tax System Implementation Support


In addition to a powerful global integration solution for SAP customers,
Vertex also offers a highly specialized Vertex Consulting practice to
provide system implementation services to help you accelerate the
start-up and maximize the value of your Vertex Indirect Tax system.
The practice brings together professionals with strong expertise in
SAP technology integration, tax acumen, and a robust knowledge of
the Vertex suite of tax technology solutions. This unique coupling
of knowledge affords clients faster implementation cycles and a
speedier return on investment.
Our professionals have an average 10 years experience with Vertex
technology and represent former Big 4 tax implementers, SAP
system implementers, and SAP tax developers. Skilled in both
Vertex and SAP applications, they provide unique insight into
designing, developing, and deploying Vertex tax solutions within

About Vertex
Founded in 1978, Vertex Inc. is the leading provider of corporate
tax software and services for companies of all sizes, from small
to medium-sized businesses to global multinationals.
Vertex solutions enable companies to realize the full strategic
potential of the corporate tax function. The company offers
a variety of products and services that allow businesses to
automate, integrate, and streamline their corporate tax processes.
Vertex provides solutions in every major line of tax including
income, sales and consumer use, value added and payroll. Vertex
also offers tailored solutions for specific industries including
retail, communications, hospitality and leasing. Vertex Managed
Services allows companies to outsource sales and use tax returns
and exemption certificate management.

an SAP infrastructure.
Vertex consultants have worked with companies of every size, industry,

Certified SAP Support

and technical environment. And while no two implementations are

Vertex has achieved SAP Enterprise Support certification with SAP.

alike, Vertex Consulting has developed proven methodologies and

Using the partner edition of SAP Solution Manager, the Vertex support

best practices to ensure the highest level of success.

team is connected to the SAP global support backbone to expedite

With over 100 successful SAP customer engagements in a broad


range of industries, the Vertex Consulting team has unparalleled
experience in all phases of tax compliance and will ensure the
maximum benefit from your Vertex system implementation with SAP.

support for incident processing and resolution. In addition to our


internal CRM applications, Vertex uses SAP Solution Manager during
support operations and conforms to SAP standards for shared support
processes, service-level agreements, and escalation procedures. As
a result, mutual SAP and Vertex users can obtain efficient support
from both the SAP support organization and Vertex customer support.

A 20-Year Partnership
For over 20 years, Vertex and SAP have offered mutual customers
a complete suite of integrated tax management solutions. This
partnership provides SAP users with enhanced SAP ERP application
functionality supported by Vertexs comprehensive tax content
and applications integrated across the full range of SAP applications.
This collaborative relationship is the reason SAP has selected Vertex

To learn more about the power of the Vertex Indirect


Tax Accelerator for SAP ERP, talk to your Vertex
representative at 800.355.3500 or visit vertexinc.com
today.

as its own tax technology provider and over 600 SAP customers have
benefited from comprehensive tax content and process automation
tools from Vertex.

Vertex Global Headquarters


1041 Old Cassatt Road
Berwyn, PA 19312
United States
Phone: 610.640.4200
Toll-free: 800.355.3500
Fax: 610.640.5892

Vertex Global Tax Solutions LTD


1 Furzeground Way, Stockley Park
Uxbridge UB11 1EZ
United Kingdom
Phone: +44 (0) 208 622 3053
Fax: +44 (0) 208 622 3200

Vertex Global Tax Solutions Brasil Ltda.


Av. Dr. Chucri Zaidan, 940
16 andar Market Place Tower II
04583-906 So Paulo Brazil
Phone: +55 11 5095.3433

Reg. in England and Wales. Reg. No. 5982877

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