Debby Pauwels
Quality & Education Manager
Debby Pauwels is an ACC Expert at Vandelanotte. Driven by her passion for accountancy, taxation and continuous knowledge development, she combines in-depth expertise with a strong focus on quality, innovation and training. She supports colleagues and clients with accounting and tax-related matters and plays an active role in the further digitalisation and optimisation of processes within the firm.
With her enthusiasm for the profession, Debby closely follows developments within the sector. Through her articles, she translates new legislation, current tax and legal topics, and digital innovations into clear and practical insights. Her aim is to make complex matters accessible and to inspire readers to identify opportunities for their business or organisation.
Expertise
Accountancy
Taxation
Quality management
Training and knowledge sharing
Digitalisation within the accountancy sector
Process optimisation
Compliance and regulatory matters
E-invoicing and digital transformation
Experience
More than 20 years of experience as a Certified Tax Accountant
Quality & Education Manager at Crowe Vandelanotte
Extensive experience in accountancy and tax advisory services
Actively involved in quality initiatives and knowledge management
Experience with digital transformation projects within the accountancy sector
Speaker and author on current accountancy, tax and digital topics
Education & Certifications
Certification in “Independent Director Mandate” (2025)
ITAA (2003)
Fiscale Hogeschool Brussel – Tax Law (2002)
Karel de Grote Hogeschool – Taxation & Accountancy (1997)
Driven by a passion for her profession, she attends numerous training courses and seminars each year on accountancy, taxation, digitalisation and innovation, continuously expanding her knowledge and sharing it with others.
Publications
External
ITAA-zine, May 2026: UBO obligation under control: how eStox strengthens the role of the accountant
Internal
Author of articles on accountancy, taxation, compliance and digital developments within the accountancy sector
Contributions on e-invoicing, digitalisation, process optimisation and quality management
