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Outsourcing accounting services to India: Frequently asked questions Outsourcing accounting services to India: Frequently asked questions Several questions come into the minds of CPAs when considering whether to outsource or ‘offshore’ their clients’ accounting, tax preparation and bookkeeping services to accounting firms in countries such as India. This article from B.M.Chatrath & Co. (BMC), Alliott Group member firm in India for over 25 years, aims to provide definitive answers and information about the expected cost savings. Read more
Trends in global accounting market to drive change in U.S. CPA profession Trends in global accounting market to drive change in U.S. CPA profession In this, Bruce Coombes of QuickFee predicts global trends will combine to significantly impact the CPA profession inside the USA within 2-3 years, enabling firms to move clients from compliance to reliance Read more
U.S. company acquisitions & JVs: An explanation of the due diligence process for foreign buyers U.S. company acquisitions & JVs: An explanation of the due diligence process for foreign buyers Law firm Masuda Funai provides an overview of the steps foreign companies need to go through when targeting U.S. companies for acquisition or joint venture Read more
Trump travel ban suspended as Department of Homeland Security follows Judge's Order Trump travel ban suspended as Department of Homeland Security follows Judge's Order U.S. law firm Masuda Funai provides an advisory on the latest developments around the Trump executive order attempting to ban immigration from specific Muslim-majority countries for 90 days Read more
How independent professional firms can build a bigger international profile How independent professional firms can build a bigger international profile With smaller budgets, independent firms must have a brand strategy & make smart use of digital marketing to build an international profile. Read on to find out more! Read more
What does India's 2017 Union Budget mean for foreign investors? What does India's 2017 Union Budget mean for foreign investors? India's 2017 Budget has much to offer foreign investors: tax holidays, lower tax rates and an easier compliance regime. Pankaj Dave, Senior partner at Indian accounting firm B.M. Chatrath & Co, explains more Read more
Climbing the networking ladder to build your accounting practice Climbing the networking ladder to build your accounting practice Most accounting professionals understand that networking can be an effective tool in their business development weaponry. It enables them to meet like-minded individuals and ultimately drive more business and revenue. Read more
Are we moving into a cognitive era for professional firms? Are we moving into a cognitive era for professional firms? Artificial intelligence technologies such as IBM Watson are a paradigm shift for professional firms according to speaker Mike Platt who presented at the alliance's North America Leadership Meeting in Miami Read more
Choosing an entity type in the United States Choosing an entity type in the United States Different U.S. entity types such as corporations, partnerships and LLCs have pros and cons. Read this article on the most commonly used entity choices Read more
What are the prospects for U.S. tax reform in 2017? What are the prospects for U.S. tax reform in 2017? President Trump's aggressive tax reforms may not take effect until 2018 - Daryl Petrick of Bowman & Company explains why and what this could mean for global trade Read more
How to set up a business in the United States How to set up a business in the United States NY CPA firm FF&F explains the decisions to make and steps to take when establishing a business in the United States Read more
Common reporting standard (CRS) and transparency: The need for action Common reporting standard (CRS) and transparency: The need for action In this era of tax transparency, detailed information about unauthorised assets held abroad, as well as undeclared income generated by such assets, will soon become available to the authorities in the 96 countries currently committed to information exchange. Read more
Global M&A Round Table: Uncertainty prevails, but there are reasons to be optimistic Global M&A Round Table: Uncertainty prevails, but there are reasons to be optimistic An international round table discussion focused on mergers and acquisitions involved members of Alliott Group’s Corporate Finance / M&A Group. Members give their views on reasons for the decline in overall deal volume in 2016, market trends and the impact of legislation and regulations implemented nationally and internationally. Read more
Cultural consideration is key when doing business in the Middle East Cultural consideration is key when doing business in the Middle East Attitudes in the Middle East to doing business are different and need to be understood and respected Read more
What will be the impact of Brexit on the UK's key industries? What will be the impact of Brexit on the UK's key industries? It has been a few months since over half of the UK electorate voted to leave the EU. Since then, we have heard opinions from various sources highlighting the potential impact leaving the EU could have on Britain and the wider economy. However, it is now that we are starting to get a more lucid insight into the impact on specific sectors such as housing and construction. Read more