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08 Dec 2023 à 11:40
Management & Organisation
Dividend Tax Fraud : raising awareness of dividend stripping schemes
Dividend stripping is a type of fraud that is committed through a complex mechanism of trading, selling and repurchasing shares over a certain period to unlawfully avoid payment of dividend taxes, or to claim unjustified tax reimbursements. Dividend stripping in its many forms poses a great challenge to the tax bases of numerous jurisdictions and may create market distortions that corrode the integrity of the...
07 Dec 2023 à 08:00
Apps, Cloud & Digital
Digital products’ security : cyber resilience act
On 1 december night, MEPs reached a deal with the Presidency of the Council on new cyber resilience rules to protect all digital products in the EU from cyber threats.In a few words> More robust cybersecurity for all products with digital elements> Covers everyday products, such as connected doorbells, baby monitors and Wi-Fi routers> Security updates to be applied automatically when technically feasibleExplanations...
07 Dec 2023 à 08:00
Politics & Economy
Significant fall in tax levels in OECD countries - he tax-to-GDP ratio in Belgium decreased by 0.1 percentage point from 42.5% in 2021 to 42.4% in 2022.
High energy prices triggered by Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine prompted governments to reduce excise taxes during 2022, leading to lower tax levels in many countries, according to new OECD analysis. Revenue Statistics 2023 shows that the average tax-to-GDP ratio in the OECD fell by 0.15 percentage points (p.p.) in 2022, to 34.0%. This was only the third such decline since the Global Financial...
22 Nov 2023 à 21:46
Politics & Economy
Strengthen EU competitiveness
Commission sets out key priorities in the European Semester for the year ahead to strengthen EU competitiveness Today, 21 november 2023, the Commission has launched the 2024 European Semester cycle of economic policy coordination. The Autumn package draws on the Autumn 2023 Economic Forecast which showed that the EU economy continues to be resilient in the face of the multiple shocks endured in recent...
18 Nov 2023 à 16:02
Business & Law
Environmental crimes: deal on new offences and reinforced sanctions
18 Nov 2023 à 09:36
Management & Organisation
Small Businesses sustainability testing
The International Federation of Accountants (IFAC) released a Small Business Sustainability Checklist (the Checklist) today to help small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) maximize the benefits of incorporating sustainability into their strategy and business operations. DOWNLOAD The Checklist is a diagnostic tool designed to be tailored by each business according to its own unique circumstances, including its industry sector, lifecycle, and products and services provided....
18 Nov 2023 à 08:33
Profession
IFAC and CA ANZ quality toolkit for SMPs
The International Federation of Accountants (IFAC) and Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ) released on 6 november 2023 a quality management toolkit today to help small- and medium-sized practices (SMPs) implement the International Auditing and Assurance Standards Board’s (IAASB) suite of quality management standards. DOWNLOAD (755.83 KB) DOWNLOAD (435.76 KB) The Quality Management Toolkit for Small- and Medium-Sized Firms and its companion Illustrative...
10 Nov 2023 à 09:46
Tax
OECD Tax Certainty Day : 14 november 2023 - Zoom
This event will provide an opportunity for tax policymakers, tax administrations, business representatives and other stakeholders to take stock of the tax certainty agenda and move towards further improvements in dispute prevention and dispute resolution. The latest MAP Statistics and MAP Awards will also be presented during the event.ABOUT As recognised by G20 Ministers, maintaining and enhancing tax certainty benefits taxpayers and tax administrations alike...
10 Nov 2023 à 08:20
Apps, Cloud & Digital
Parliament backs plans for better access to, and use of, data
24 Oct 2023 à 07:19
Profession
AI and Intelligent Automation: Opportunities for Professional Accountants
14 Oct 2023 à 12:00
Politics & Economy
A STEP towards supporting EU competitiveness and resilience in strategic sectors
The “Strategic Technologies for Europe Platform” aims to boost digital, net-zero and biotechnologies and enable the EU's industry to achieve the digital and net-zero transitions.In a few words> A “Strategic Technologies for Europe Platform” to channel up to EUR 160 billion in investments> Proposed budget of EUR 10 billion, MEPs advocate an additional 3 billion> The scheme will support the deployment of digital, net-zero and...
13 Oct 2023 à 08:13
Tax
OECD/G20 Tax challenges of globalisation and digitalisation
The OECD/G20 Inclusive Framework on Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (Inclusive Framework) has released the text of a new multilateral convention that updates the international tax framework to co-ordinate a reallocation of taxing rights to market jurisdictions, improve tax certainty, and remove digital service taxes. The publication of the convention moves the international community a step closer towards finalisation of the Two-Pillar Solution to address...
11 Oct 2023 à 06:54
Environment & Mobility
EU on track to exceed 2030 climate targets
The Commission welcomes on 9 october 2023 adoption of two final pillars of its ‘Fit for 55' legislative package for delivering the EU's 2030 climate targets. Ahead of the crucial COP28 UN Climate Conference, and next year's European elections, this complete package of legislation shows that Europe is delivering on its promises made to citizens and international partners to lead the way on climate...
05 Oct 2023 à 12:19
Environment & Mobility
Deal reached on reducing fluorinated gas emissions in the EU
Parliament and Council reached a provisional deal to further cut fluorinated gases emissions, in line with EU and global climate goals. At Parliament’s request, the deal foresees the goal of a zero hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) target by 2050, including a trajectory to reduce the EU consumption quota between 2024-2049 (Annex VII). Phasing out HFCs consumption in the EU is a clear market signal and would align...
02 Oct 2023 à 17:04
Politics & Economy
The global economy proved more resilient than expected in the first half of 2023, but the growth outlook remains weak
With monetary policy becoming increasingly visible and a weaker-than-expected recovery in China, global growth in 2024 is projected to be lower than in 2023. While headline inflation has been declining, core inflation remains persistent, driven by the services sector and still relatively tight labour markets. Risks continue to be tilted to the downside. Inflation could continue to prove more persistent than anticipated, with further disruptions...
20 Sep 2023 à 19:39
Politics & Economy
Simplifying EU rules for citizens and business: findings from the 2022 Annual Burden Survey
Today, the 12 september, the European Commission has published the 2022 Annual Burden Survey, which presents the Commission's action to simplify and modernise EU rules. > The European Union’s action to simplify legislation – 2022 Annual Burden survey > Findings from the 2022 Annual Burden Survey - factsheet It lays out the progress and concrete examples of what the Commission has achieved in the first...
13 Sep 2023 à 18:57
Business
Commission provides new relief to boost the competitiveness and resilience of SMEs
Today, on 12 september, the Commission is presenting a series of initiatives to address the needs of Europe's small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the current economic environment. Representing 99% of Europe's businesses, SMEs are essential drivers of Europe's green and digital transitions, but continue to face unpredictability and volatility as a result of a number of crises in recent years. The SME...
13 Sep 2023 à 07:37
Politics & Economy
Communication on SMEs relief
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are central to Europe's economic and social fabric. The EU's long-term prosperity depends on them. The 24 million European SMEs represent 99% of all businesses in the EU and provide two thirds of private sector jobs in the EU; they are also deeply embedded in local communities, particularly in rural...
