Multi-nationals could be forced to publish tax information
Excerpt: The government has accepted a bill championed by Caroline Flint MP to force multinationals to declare the tax they pay. Body: After cross-party lobbying, a new amendment has been accepted to...
View ArticleAHA Merger with MNP Brings Enhanced Technology Solutions to Clients
Excerpt: MNP LLP, one of Canada’s largest national accounting and business consulting firms, announced today that A Hundred Answers (AHA), an advisory, digital and technology services firm based in...
View ArticleBusiness growth impeded by too much regulation
Excerpt: Research has shown that businesses are struggling under the weight of regulation. Body: Too much regulation is preventing businesses from growing, according to new research. The Global...
View ArticleProposed initiative would impose gross income tax with no cap for Oregon...
Excerpt: C corporations with Oregon sales of more than $25 million could soon be faced with an increased, limitless minimum tax—equal to 2.5 percent of gross receipts—that can’t be offset by any tax...
View ArticleAsian Development Banks calls for SME inclusion in global value chain
Excerpt: Asian SMEs need to be supported to enter global value chains, according to the Asian Development Bank. Body: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has called for greater inclusion of small and...
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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 ArticleEC aims to accelerate CMU reform to help businesses
Excerpt: The EC is attempting to accelerate the completion of the CMU, which is intended to make it easier for businesses to access more diverse funding sources. Body: The European Commission (EC) has...
View ArticleUS ranked as most entrepreneurially advanced G20 nation
Excerpt: EY has released a report detailing how accommodating the G20 member countries are to digital entrepreneurship, with the US topping the rankings. Body: A new report, published by international...
View ArticleHow IBM will push Big Data to new frontiers
Excerpt: Global technology giant IBM is helping to push the boundaries of Big Data even further by building new Linux servers. Body: Big Data has been a big matter for major companies for a while, but...
View ArticleWhat can we learn from the UK government's data security flaws?
Excerpt: The UK government's data security has been lambasted in a recent report from the National Audit Office. So what could they do to improve? Body: In a recent report - entitled 'Protecting...
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