Switzerland one of 10 countries achieving greater tax transparency, OECD claims
Excerpt: The OECD has laid out a rundown of countries that have achieved greater tax transparency. Body: Switzerland is one of ten nations to have made progress on ensuring greater tax transparency in...
View ArticlePlante Moran Announces the Election of 13 New Partners
Excerpt: Plante Moran, one of the nation’s largest certified public accounting and business advisory firms, has announced 13 new partners in six offices. Body: Plante Moran, one of the nation’s...
View ArticleCatharsis; Let's not play at it!
Excerpt: In your life, you need to ensure that at least once a year you do something which is both different and satisfying, explains Graeme Gordon in his latest blog. Body: "There is a tide in the...
View ArticleSometimes I think I must be a descendant of a Celtic Rain God
Excerpt: In Scotland, they say the rain is liquid sunshine. Praxity Executive Director Graeme Gordon, a Scottish native, looks at the extraordinary influence the weather has on our daily lives. Body:...
View ArticleOne hand washing
Excerpt: Whether its achieving success in the Olympics or overcoming simple day to day challenges, Graeme Gordon examines the importance of having the support of a great team. Body: As some of you may...
View ArticleTurkey brings itself into global tax battle with Last Exit amnesty
Excerpt: The proposed 'Last Exit' amnesty will provide citizens a final chance to repatriate money held overseas. Body: Turkey's finance minister Naci Agbal claims that the proposed 'Last Exit'...
View ArticleEU considers sanctions on New Zealand over tax laws
Excerpt: The European Union (EU) is considering imposing sanctions on New Zealand, according to reports. Body: The European Union (EU) is considering imposing sanctions on New Zealand over the...
View ArticleAfrican eyes set to be fixed on upcoming G20 Summit
Excerpt: There is likely to be plenty of interest from Africa in the upcoming G20 Summit. Body: The upcoming G20 Summit in Hangzhou, China on September 4th is expected to generate plenty of interest...
View ArticleChina proposes global tax measures at G20 meeting
Excerpt: China's finance minister Lou Jiwei has made several suggestions on how to improve global tax measures. Body: China's finance minister Lou Jiwei has put forward plans to develop a new...
View ArticleCould Brexit actually be a good thing for data security?
Excerpt: Some onlookers are worried that Brexit may harm future plans for data security across Europe, but could those concerns be wide of the mark? Body: It’s fair to say that the UK’s recent...
View ArticleLuxembourg to bring in new laws in bid to combat global tax evasion
Excerpt: Luxembourg's reputation as a global tax haven could be about to come to an end. Body: The recent leak of the Panama Papers scandal has lead to global tax dealings of multi-national...
View ArticleWill a split euro really solve problems with Europe’s single currency?
Excerpt: The future of the Euro and the Eurozone has been placed under the microscope once more. Body: The future of the European economy has been hotly debated since the Eurozone found itself in the...
View ArticleIs the UK about to end its special relationship with China?
Excerpt: The UK is seeing its relationship with China come under increasing pressure recently, but it is by no means the only one. Body: China's growing importance on the world stage is now...
View ArticleHow big data is helping to deliver big profits
Excerpt: As accountancy firms get to grips with the big data revolution, we look at how other industries are embracing data analytics to grow business. Body: Big data is likely to be one of the key...
View ArticleRiding the wave to fortune
Excerpt: Graeme Gordon urges us not to be afraid to seize an opportunity in his latest blog. Body: There is a tide in the affairs of men. Which, taken at the flood, leads on to fortune. I promised a...
View ArticleRussia and Saudi Arabia agreement stabilises oil market
Excerpt: Two of the biggest oil producers in the world have agreed to take joint action to help stabilise the market for the future. Body: Russia and Saudi Arabia have agreed to take joint action to...
View ArticleJapan concerned about business post-Brexit
Excerpt: Japan has shared its concerns about business in a post-Brexit climate and urged the UK to offer some clarity. Body: Although a number of people were shocked at the UK's decisions to leave the...
View ArticleBKD Named to IPA’s 2016 Best of the Best Accounting Firms
Excerpt: BKD, LLP has been named to INSIDE Public Accounting’s (IPA) 2016 Best of the Best Accounting Firms list. Body: BKD, LLP has been named to INSIDE Public Accounting’s (IPA) 2016 Best of the...
View ArticleWill legislation changes address the gender pay gap?
Excerpt: Legislation changes are due to come into effect shortly to reduce the gender pay gap and improve transparency, but will these make a difference to inequality between men and women? Body: The...
View ArticleEurozone spending slows as exports increase
Excerpt: The European Central Bank is expected to act as a result of the slow pace of spending across the Eurozone. Body: New figures have shown that domestic spending across the Eurozone has slowed,...
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