BDO Becomes a Preferred Implementer of CCH Global Integrator

RIVERWOODS, ILL., May 19, 2011 – CCH today announced that BDO has been named a Preferred Implementer of CCH Global Integrator – a leading web-based solution providing global data collection and consolidation, tax provisioning and tax reporting on a single platform. BDO is a leading professional services firm providing assurance, tax advice, financial advisory and consulting services to a wide range of publicly traded and privately held companies. The agreement will enable CCH to expand its presence across medium and large corporations and offer custom implementation services provided by BDO professionals. CCH, a Wolters Kluwer business, is a global leading provider of tax, accounting and audit information, software and services (www.CCHGroup.com).

As a preferred implementer, BDO will provide a hands-on turn-key implementation solution for CCH Global Integrator users. The implementation process includes consulting, configuration, data transfer from existing systems, process re-engineering and training.

“We are very pleased to leverage BDO’s deep tax technical experience to expand Global Integrator’s reach in serving mid-sized and large corporations,” said David A. Lampert, CCH Vice President Segment, North America. “We are confident that this new partnership will further our objective to help companies increase efficiency and lower risk throughout the tax workflow across local and international borders.”

“CCH Global Integrator is a great addition to our suite of tax automation software offerings,” said Mike Holt, practice leader for National Tax Automation Consulting Services, BDO. “As preferred implementers, we’ll be able to help companies quickly get up-and-running on the Global Integrator software while providing greater assistance with their operational needs.”
About Global Integrator

Global Integrator is a web-based tool designed to help tax professionals streamline their data aggregation and tax provision functions. It minimizes manual processing of direct taxes both domestically and globally and simplifies tax reporting and the provision process by integrating tax accounting, compliance and statutory data in one system. Global Integrator also includes full integration with CCH ProSystem fx Tax, providing maximum value and productivity for tax professionals.

Features include:

• Automated loading of trial balance and fixed assets data;
• Standardization and automation of tax adjustments and loading of late accounting adjustments;
• Automated currency conversion and consolidation; and
• Flexible tax basis balance sheet – aligning with international accounting standards (IFRS).