New EFRAG chief signals more political approach
Accounting Standards

New EFRAG chief signals more political approach

9y Richard Crump , Writer

New EFRAG chief signals more political approach

Expect more differences between IASB and EU accounting standards, says new chief at EFRAG Read More...

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MEPs and EC at loggerheads over IFRS review
Accounting Standards

MEPs and EC at loggerheads over IFRS review

9y Richard Crump , Writer

MEPs and EC at loggerheads over IFRS review

EC must fully review legality of IFRS, how the IASB is run and demand full disclosure of all costs and expenses incurred by the IFRS Foundation, MEPs ...

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E-books to attract VAT after EU ruling
Corporate Tax

E-books to attract VAT after EU ruling

9y Calum Fuller , Reporter

E-books to attract VAT after EU ruling

E-books are an 'electronic service', and as such cannot receive reduced rates of VAT like their hardcopy counterparts, top EU court rules Read More...

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HMRC confirms HSBC Swiss data can now be shared
Corporate Tax

HMRC confirms HSBC Swiss data can now be shared

9y Calum Fuller , Reporter

HMRC confirms HSBC Swiss data can now be shared

Leaked data was previously subject to "very strict treaty conditions" Read More...

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Colin: Luxembourg erects new border sign
Corporate Tax

Colin: Luxembourg erects new border sign

9y Taking Stock

Colin: Luxembourg erects new border sign

Colin wonders what Luxembourg's message could be to other EU member states' concerns over its tax regime Read More...

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Europe could probe sweetheart deals after Luxembourg leaks
Corporate Tax

Europe could probe sweetheart deals after Luxembourg leaks

9y Calum Fuller , Reporter

Europe could probe sweetheart deals after Luxembou...

European parliament considers establishing inquiry into potential sweetheart deals between countries and multinationals Read More...

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Starbucks’ Dutch tax deal potentially illegal – EU
Corporate Tax

Starbucks’ Dutch tax deal potentially illegal – EU

9y Calum Fuller , Reporter

Starbucks’ Dutch tax deal potentially illegal – EU

EU launches investigation into relationship between Starbucks and Netherlands Read More...

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UK could water down Patent Box after Germany compromise
Corporate Tax

UK could water down Patent Box after Germany compromise

9y Calum Fuller , Reporter

UK could water down Patent Box after Germany compr...

Compromise could see Patent Box regime significantly restricted Read More...

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Luxembourg at centre of tax avoidance furore
Corporate Tax

Luxembourg at centre of tax avoidance furore

9y Calum Fuller , Reporter

Luxembourg at centre of tax avoidance furore

Investigation reveals European principality acted as conduit for businesses seeking to drive down tax bills Read More...

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Amazon faces EU investigation over tax affairs
Corporate Tax

Amazon faces EU investigation over tax affairs

10y Calum Fuller , Reporter

Amazon faces EU investigation over tax affairs

European Commission to investigate potential state aid provided to Amazon by Luxembourg Read More...

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ECJ ruling to add huge VAT bill on banks and insurers
Corporate Tax

ECJ ruling to add huge VAT bill on banks and insurers

10y Chris Warmoll , Writer

ECJ ruling to add huge VAT bill on banks and insur...

Ruling between Skandia America and the Swedish Tax Authority increases VAT burden on financial institutions Read More...

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Dba boosts HLB’s French connection
Accounting Firms

Dba boosts HLB’s French connection

10y Chris Warmoll , Writer

Dba boosts HLB’s French connection

HLB International adds Parisian firm to its network Read More...

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Firms worried about UK's ‘illogical’ audit interpretation
Audit

Firms worried about UK's ‘illogical’ audit interpretation

10y Richard Crump , Writer

Firms worried about UK's ‘illogical’ audit interpr...

Competition and Markets Authority's interpretation of EU audit rules could result in 'illogical' outcomes, accounting firms warn Read More...

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Draghi tells EU to 'progress swiftly' in adopting IFRS 9
Accounting Standards

Draghi tells EU to 'progress swiftly' in adopting IFRS 9

10y Richard Crump , Writer

Draghi tells EU to 'progress swiftly' in adopting ...

European Central Bank president Mario Draghi tells policymakers in Europe to ‘progress swiftly in the adoption of IFRS 9' Read More...

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CIoT cross-border tax experts to join EC initiative
Corporate Tax

CIoT cross-border tax experts to join EC initiative

10y Calum Fuller , Reporter

CIoT cross-border tax experts to join EC initiativ...

Tax barristers Jonathan Schwarz and Jeremy Woolf to represent CIoT at European group Read More...

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EU urges UK to raise taxes on expensive homes
Personal Tax

EU urges UK to raise taxes on expensive homes

10y Calum Fuller , Reporter

EU urges UK to raise taxes on expensive homes

European Commission claims recommendations will help UK grow Read More...

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More to come despite UK Tobin Tax court knockback
Corporate Tax

More to come despite UK Tobin Tax court knockback

10y Calum Fuller , Reporter

More to come despite UK Tobin Tax court knockback

The EU's Court of Justice only ruled against claim on its prematurity, not merits of argument Read More...

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EU Parliament adopts non-financial reporting rules
Business Regulation

EU Parliament adopts non-financial reporting rules

10y Richard Crump , Writer

EU Parliament adopts non-financial reporting rules

Large companies must disclose a host of non-financial information in their annual reports Read More...

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MEP calls for independent review into IASB
Accounting Standards

MEP calls for independent review into IASB

10y Richard Crump , Writer

MEP calls for independent review into IASB

Syed Kamall wants EC to commission review into international accounting standard setter - "similar" to Philippe Maystadt's review of Efrag Read More...

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UK video games tax relief approved by Europe
Corporate Tax

UK video games tax relief approved by Europe

10y Calum Fuller , Reporter

UK video games tax relief approved by Europe

European Commission rules tax reliefs for the production of video games in the UK is justified Read More...

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MEPs question how EC will ensure IASB meets funding requirements
Accounting Standards

MEPs question how EC will ensure IASB meets funding requirements

10y Richard Crump , Writer

MEPs question how EC will ensure IASB meets fundin...

MEPs have asked EC to explain how IASB will avoid conflicts of interest and be democratically accountable Read More...

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EU approves IASB funding with strings attached
Accounting Standards

EU approves IASB funding with strings attached

10y Richard Crump , Writer

EU approves IASB funding with strings attached

Release of EU funding streams contingent upon sufficient reform to prevent conflicts of interest Read More...

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EU to raise environmental taxes across member states
Corporate Governance

EU to raise environmental taxes across member states

10y Rachael Singh , Writer

EU to raise environmental taxes across member stat...

The EU could raise €35bn through environmental taxes in two years removing burden on employment taxes, study finds Read More...

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EC cancels ICAEW and Mazars review into IFRS
Accounting Standards

EC cancels ICAEW and Mazars review into IFRS

10y Richard Crump , Writer

EC cancels ICAEW and Mazars review into IFRS

Mazars and the ICAEW review into effects of IFRS cancelled, while EC launches investigation into IFRS Foundation's reporting failings Read More...

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MEPs urge EC to cancel ICAEW and Mazars IFRS contract
Accounting Standards

MEPs urge EC to cancel ICAEW and Mazars IFRS contract

10y Richard Crump , Writer

MEPs urge EC to cancel ICAEW and Mazars IFRS contr...

MEPs urge EC to cancel ICAEW and Mazars contract to review effects of IFRS; call for investigation into IASB reporting failings Read More...

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Colin: French speechless at Google tax shocker
Corporate Tax

Colin: French speechless at Google tax shocker

10y Taking Stock

Colin: French speechless at Google tax shocker

Colin thought the people of Paris could no longer be surprised... Read More...

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European Union backs cross-border insolvency proposals
Business Recovery

European Union backs cross-border insolvency proposals

10y Rachael Singh , Writer

European Union backs cross-border insolvency propo...

European Union vote could change international insolvency rules to create a register and streamline the process Read More...

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