How important is each of the following in driving your tax department’s overall objectives in the next year?
5 = extremely important; 1 = not at all important
Accurate/timely tax return compliance
Accurate/timely financial reporting
Managing tax risk
Management of tax authority audits
Optimizing the effective tax rate
Cash tax savings/tax deferral
Tax process improvement and technology utilization
Integration with business groups and early indication of non-routine transactions
Influencing tax policy