Transaction Data Mapping and Classification for Regulatory Compliance

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Solution Overview

Problem

Organizations face challenges in meeting varying regulatory reporting requirements across jurisdictions due to different data structures and formats for transaction data, particularly in tax compliance frameworks like SAF-T, which demands regular submission of vast amounts of data in diverse structures.

Innovation Solution

A system and method for enhanced mapping and classification of transaction data, involving the use of classification algorithms to identify features of source data columns, map them to target columns, and classify rows into appropriate categories, generating a structured report that conforms to specific target structures as required by different jurisdictions.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Manufacturing precision

If organizations manually map and transform transaction data to meet varying jurisdictional reporting requirements, then compliance accuracy may be maintained, but the time and resources required increase significantly

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecompliance accuracyVSAvoiddata transformation time
Core Design Contradiction:
Manufacturing precisionVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The system enables automatic self-mapping of transaction data by using machine learning algorithms to autonomously identify source columns, determine target columns, and perform data transformation without manual intervention. The system learns from training data and automatically applies mapping rules across multiple jurisdictions, eliminating the need for manual data preparation while maintaining high compliance accuracy.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The system dynamically adjusts mapping parameters and transformation rules based on the specific jurisdiction and data characteristics. By changing the parameters of the machine learning model and mapping configuration according to different reporting requirements, the system efficiently adapts to various jurisdictions without requiring complete manual reconfiguration for each case.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

2Reliability

If organizations implement comprehensive data mapping systems to handle multiple jurisdictions, then reporting compliance improves, but system complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvereporting complianceVSAvoidsystem complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The system implements a universal machine learning-based mapping framework that can handle multiple jurisdictions and reporting standards through a single platform. The same core system automatically adapts to different target schemas (e.g., SAF-T variants for different countries) by loading appropriate mapping configurations and training data, eliminating the need for separate manual mapping systems for each jurisdiction.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The system introduces an intelligent intermediary layer between the source transaction data and various jurisdictional reporting requirements. This intermediary uses machine learning algorithms to automatically translate between different data structures, acting as a universal adapter that simplifies the complexity by providing a single point of transformation rather than requiring direct customization for each jurisdiction.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

3Productivity

If organizations use automated data transformation tools, then processing speed increases, but accuracy of data mapping may decrease

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedata processing speedVSAvoidmapping accuracy
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSManufacturing precision

Solution Approach 1:

The system performs preliminary training and validation actions before actual data transformation. Machine learning models are pre-trained on jurisdiction-specific mapping patterns and validation rules are pre-configured. This preliminary preparation enables the automated system to achieve high accuracy by having learned the correct mapping relationships in advance, rather than attempting to determine mappings during the actual transformation process.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The system implements feedback mechanisms where mapping results are validated against expected outcomes and jurisdictional requirements. The machine learning model receives feedback from validation results and can adjust its mapping decisions accordingly. This feedback loop ensures that automated processing maintains high accuracy by continuously verifying and correcting mapping decisions based on compliance rules and validation criteria.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

Data Source

PatentUS11797503B2Systems and methods for enhanced mapping and classification of data
Publication Date: 2023.10.24 THOMSON REUTERS ENTERPRISE CENTRE GMBH
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AI summary

The present disclosure relates to systems and methods for enhanced mapping of transaction data to a target document, and for classifying line items of the mapped transaction data, using classification algorithms. Embodiments provide a system including a column mapping module to receive a target scheme specifying a target structure for the target document, receive transaction data having a source structure, and map at least one source column to at least one target column of the target columns based on application of classification algorithms to features identified from the source transaction data. The system also includes a row classification module to classify the rows of the mapped transaction data into classification categories. The system also includes a validation handler to receive validation input from a user, validating the column mapping and/or the row classification. The validating including accepting the recommendation or rejecting the recommendation and selecting a correct choice.