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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
How to get younger people and emerging leaders more engaged in bringing business into the firm How to get younger people and emerging leaders more engaged in bringing business into the firm Sue-Ella Prodovonich explains that professional firms need to create the right environment for marketing and sales and must support younger professionals, even if they fail at the first attempt. Read more
Disruption in the US$500 billion global accountancy market Disruption in the US$500 billion global accountancy market Rob Nixon, keynote speaker at the 2018 Worldwide Conference, explained to delegates that disruption in the market, largely driven by technology, is turning the traditional CPA firm upside down. Read more
Spanish inheritance tax laws: Plan now to protect your assets in Spain Spanish inheritance tax laws: Plan now to protect your assets in Spain UK owners of Spanish property assets can minimise potential probate and inheritance tax issues for heirs with specialist inheritance tax planning advice Read more
The Trump Administration embarks on visa reforms The Trump Administration embarks on visa reforms In this article, Kathie Gaber, Partner & Chair of the Business Immigration Practice Group at Masuda Funai (Chicago, IL), touches on the more significant changes which may affect foreign nationals who are intending to be transferred to the U.S. by their employer abroad or foreign investors who are intending to invest in the U.S. Read more
Hong Kong proposes tax reforms for 2018 Hong Kong proposes tax reforms for 2018 Hong Kong member Lawrence Cheung CPA Company provides an update on new tax proposals set to benefit Hong Kong's SME business sector and attract investment in research and development (R&D). Read more