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India's 2018 Budget seals progress towards BEPS Project recommendations India's 2018 Budget seals progress towards BEPS Project recommendations Union Budget includes major BEPS related proposals on the digital economy, the country's permanent establishment rules and CbCR. Read more
Tax Cuts & Jobs Act- Download a free briefing document Tax Cuts & Jobs Act- Download a free briefing document Download a free briefing document on the U.S. Tax Cuts & Jobs Act, one of the most significant pieces of tax legislation in recent history. Read more
International report measures rule of law in 113 countries International report measures rule of law in 113 countries An international report measuring the rule of law in practice around the world has been published. The World Justice Project’s 2017-2018 Rule of Law Index scores and ranks 113 countries. Find out which countries are top of the tree. Read more
Legal profession facing challenges from all sides Legal profession facing challenges from all sides The traditional practice of law is being disrupted from many angles: technology, alternative business structures, online legal services, and of course, the accounting profession moving into legal services. Steven Richman, a lawyer of nearly 40 years, provides a fascinating overview of the changing landscape for lawyers in the United States. Read more
A colossal shift is happening in every sector– Accountants and lawyers need to open their minds or be eaten up A colossal shift is happening in every sector– Accountants and lawyers need to open their minds or be eaten up Technology futurist Ian Khan advised professional advisors at the 2018 North America Leadership Conference that Internet powered technologies are driving massive changes in the business world and that professional firms with traditional business models need to shift their minds to work out where they fit into this new world and how they can add value. Read more
World becoming a smaller place for U.S. CPAs with CPA mobility & growing standards convergence World becoming a smaller place for U.S. CPAs with CPA mobility & growing standards convergence With technology making it easier for clients to work across jurisdictions, there have been significant developments in the U.S. accounting profession to bring greater consistency to not only the licensing of CPAs, but also to requirements for continuing professional education and ethical standards. So is it a case of ‘The world is your oyster’ for CPAs with the time when a U.S. CPA can practise freely across state lines and even internationally, not too far away? Read more
Disruptive technology: A powerful tool in the hands of today's forward-thinking, entrepreneurial CPA Disruptive technology: A powerful tool in the hands of today's forward-thinking, entrepreneurial CPA The AICPA's Lisa Simpson outlines how the digital age is transforming a traditional profession and why accountants are well positioned to benefit, but only if they can adapt. Read more
Company growth starts when everyone sees and lives the company's vision and core values Company growth starts when everyone sees and lives the company's vision and core values Founder of the COO Alliance Cameron Herold explains the importance of vision and cultural alignment to accelerated company growth. Read more
Australia's Annual Vacancy Fee - Use it or be taxed! Australia's Annual Vacancy Fee - Use it or be taxed! Foreign owners of residential property in Australia may now be subject to an annual vacancy fee imposed by the Australian Taxation Office (ATO). Read more
CbCR: Rough seas ahead for multinationals? CbCR: Rough seas ahead for multinationals? The OECD Country by Country Reporting (CbCR) guidelines relate to new transfer pricing documentation requirements for international companies. This short report explains the basics and implementation progress around the world. Read more
GDPR - Practical steps to get ready GDPR - Practical steps to get ready The GDPR’s main obligations are set to apply to organisations located anywhere in the world- Read this guidance from Sherrards Solicitors on how to get prepared. Read more
Brexit: The implications for UK holding companies Brexit: The implications for UK holding companies This article explains what the UK's holding company offering is likely to look like before and after Brexit. Read more
U.S moves towards overhaul of tax code as House passes Tax Reform Bills U.S moves towards overhaul of tax code as House passes Tax Reform Bills The Tax Cuts & Jobs Act is expected to deliver tax relief to business start-ups and families and increase U.S. competitiveness. Read an update from Alliott Group NYC member FF&F. Read more
New York's Salary History Law prohibits employers from inquiring about applicants' previous remuneration New York's Salary History Law prohibits employers from inquiring about applicants' previous remuneration Inquiries into salary history are now prohibited during the interview process in New York as part of efforts to bridge the gender pay gap. This article by Golenbock Eiseman highlights what you need to know about a growing trend in the U.S. Read more
Vacancy Fee imposed on foreign owners of residential real estate in Australia to increase housing stock Vacancy Fee imposed on foreign owners of residential real estate in Australia to increase housing stock Read about how Australia's new vacancy fee will apply to foreign owners of Australian residential property. Read more