Tax, tech, and other stuff

Tax, tech and the UAE experiment

Tax, tech, and other stuff

Show Notes

In this episode of Tax, Tech and Other Stuff, Russell chats with Bilal Mansoor, tax technologist at Dhruva Consultants. From the fast-paced rollout of VAT and corporate tax in the UAE to the evolving role of automation and AI in advisory, Bilal shares honest reflections, war stories (including when Excel was the better option), and a grounded vision for the future. If you're curious about where tax tech is heading—and what it means for the people doing the work—this one's not to be missed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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