Podcast: Remarkable person, remarkable story Conversations
In the inaugural episode of our “Real people, Real stories” podcast series, host Androulla Soteri speaks to Tracy Hickman, a retired director at Baker Tilly Staples Rodway in New Zealand.
2 minutes
Baker Tilly International announces record growth Network News
Baker Tilly International has announced record revenues for the financial year ended 31 December 2022 of US$4.66bn.
4-5 minutes
Global Chair announcement Network News
Brian Kreischer appointed Global Chair of Baker Tilly International.
2 minutes
Case study: Mexico’s digitalisation of tax Conversations
Mexico’s experience in digitalising its tax processes offers salient lessons as European countries consider a similar approach.
Digital tax reforms have fraud in their sights Conversations
A yearly boost of €11 billion is no small sum — but it is the payoff the European Commission is hoping will result from one of the most sweeping elements of its new VAT in the Digital Age set of reforms.
5-6 minutes
Navigating cultural differences in cross-border engagements Conversations
Effective business in a globalised world often requires an understanding of the values that are hallmarks of cultural differences.
6-7 minutes
Baker Tilly International appoints new Regional Director for APAC Network News
Baker Tilly International has named Chao Mu as Regional Director for its Asia-Pacific (APAC) region, effective immediately.
2 minutes
MHA strengthens presence in Wales Network News
MHA announces merger with Watts Gregory and HJE Healthcare Accountants.
2 minutes
Taxing time for short-term tourism operators as ViDA reforms bite Conversations
EU authorities plan to claw back billions in ‘missing’ VAT from online booking platforms, as part of wide-ranging digital tax reforms.
8-9 minutes
Freeths strengthens its presence with strategic senior appointments Network News
National law firm announces expansion into Scotland.
2 minutes
Baker Tilly International named accounting Network of the Year Network News
Baker Tilly International is pleased to announce that it has been named ‘Network of the Year’ at the International Accounting Forum & Awards 2023.
1 minute
Germany’s new reporting rules for foreign real estate owners Legal
Germany implements extended reporting obligations for foreign entities with German real estate holdings.
4-5 minutes
Baker Tilly strengthens presence in Bulgaria with strategic merger Network News
Baker Tilly in Bulgaria and BDO in Bulgaria have announced their merger, effective 1 July 2023.
2 minutes
The future of work is more than flexible Conversations
Flexible work arrangements are creating new challenges for businesses looking to balance growth needs while attracting, retaining and developing the best talent.
8-9 minutes
Financiers still favour Caribbean tourism despite inflation risk Advisory
No matter what happens with the international economy, it seems the sunshine and sea breezes of Caribbean tourism will always be attractive for investment.
5-6 minutes
Mid-market pickup to drive M&A rebound Conversations
Global M&A activity is poised to bounce back after 12 months of dealmaking doldrums, with experts from Baker Tilly expecting the mid-market to drive the recovery.
9-10 minutes
Case study: Using humans and AI to deliver smarter service Conversations
Cost and complexity shouldn’t be a barrier to the use of AI, with Baker Tilly Digital experts developing multi-stage solutions.
3-4 minutes
AI legal challenges become more complex Conversations
Gaps are emerging in the willingness of countries to accept the generative AI juggernauts such as ChatGPT, with concerns that privacy, security, intellectual property and personal rights are being put at risk by the open-source software.
7 minutes
Baker Tilly International announces appointment of new Regional Director for EMEA Network News
Baker Tilly International has named Fabio Delbosco as Regional Director for its Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region, effective 1 May 2023.
2 minutes
Layisha Laypang named global network’s new Director of Communications and Marketing Network News
Baker Tilly International has today announced that Layisha Laypang has been appointed as the network’s Director of Marketing and Communications.
2 minutes
Interim Chair announcement Network News
Brian Kreischer appointed Interim Chair of Baker Tilly International.
4-5 minutes
Revival swift and strong, but global tourism looks different Conversations
Global tourism is swiftly rebounding from its pandemic-induced slump, but travellers face a distinctively different experience as the industry reinvents itself.
4-5 minutes
Uruguay welcomes legal firm to its local networkNetwork News
Baker Tilly in Uruguay has welcomed law firm Pereda Rossini Abogados (Pereda) to its local network. The firm will continue trading as Pereda Rossini Abogados.
2 minutes
The great unretirement? Governments and businesses go hunting for the older worker Conversations
Workers are delaying retirement plans post-pandemic, while at the same time, many retirees are re-evaluating the viability of stepping away from employment.
5-6 minutes
AI wars: giants battle as generative AI use soars Conversations
Generative AI tools like ChatGPT are forcing companies to consider their impact on their business models — both as a time saver and as a potential disruptor.
8-9 minutes
Labour shortages to exacerbate UK’s economic contraction Conversations
The United Kingdom is set to experience a demographic time bomb as severe labour shortages
3-4 minutes
Retailers evolving their offering amid challenging online sales environment Conversations
E-commerce operators are finding that a niche can be nice, with shrinking consumer buying power prompting online retailers to sharpen their offerings to secure market share.
6-7 minutes
Harsh Maheshwari named new Global Head of Corporate Finance Network News
The appointment supports the network’s strategy to create a truly global corporate finance capability.
2 minutes
Baker Tilly International welcomes network firm in Guatemala Network News
Baker Tilly International has welcomed Auditores y Asesores Sergio Pineda y Asociados, Sociedad Anonima in Guatemala to its global network.
2 minutes
Baker Tilly International announces Global COONetwork News
Baker Tilly International is delighted to announce the appointment of Adam Grainger as Chief Operating Officer of the global network.
2 minutes
Time to transform: how Baker Tilly is growing its global Digital practice Conversations
Client demand and the pace of change has seen the US firm triple the size of its Baker Tilly Digital team in two years.
5-6 minutes
A virtual tax haven? VAT and the metaverse Conversations
Billions of dollars are flowing through the metaverse, creating complex conundrums around how taxation should work in virtual reality.
7-8 minutes
Baker Tilly Network continues to strengthen coverage and service capabilities in ItalyNetwork News
Baker Tilly Network continues to strengthen coverage and service capabilities in Italy.
2 minutes
Leading UAE law firm to join Baker Tilly InternationalNetwork News
Leading UAE law firm Bestwins has joined the Baker Tilly network with immediate effect.
3 minutes
Do UK tax advisors need regulation? It’s a matter of protracted debateAdvisory
Francesca Lagerberg joins the debate on whether UK tax advisors need formal regulation or just a better adopted set of professional standards?
8-9 minutes
Chris Johnson announced new Head of Tax for Baker Tilly International Network News
Baker Tilly International is pleased to announce the appointment of Chris Johnson as the new Head of Tax with immediate effect.
Baker Tilly US continues impressive growthNetwork News
Baker Tilly US, LLP continues to expand its geographic presence from coast to coast, strategically pinpointing the right markets with the right talent.
2 minutes
Preparing for BEPS 2.0: are you ready? Tax
CASE STUDY: MHA Macintyre Hudson explores how a multinational client might have been impacted if BEPS 2.0 was already in place.
3-4 minutes
BEFIT could be better for business but road to reform is long Tax
Harmonising corporate tax systems could make it easier for EU multinationals to scale and compete, but agreement on transfer pricing remains complex.
6-8 minutes
UK’s uncertain economy putting spotlight on alternative finance Corporate Finance
Rising costs of finance and ongoing economic uncertainty in the United Kingdom are underscoring the advantages of alternative lenders.
Investment Zones a welcome boost for UK’s countryside counties Tax
A strong response from regional areas suggests the UK’s new Investment Zones initiative has been well-received.
5-6 minutes
Baker Tilly announces new chair for Asia Pacific region Network News
Andrew Heng, Group Managing Partner of Baker Tilly Malaysia has been appointed as Chair of the APAC region.
2 minutes
Global minimum tax reforms threatened by cross-border complexities Tax
Baker Tilly’s Ines Paucksch warns companies could face complex and varying start dates if countries manage to pass global minimum tax reforms into law.
4 minutes
Merger consolidates Baker Tilly’s position as a leading consulting firm in Spain Network News
Baker Tilly and AddVANTE merger reinforces key areas of growth
2 minutes
Compulsory licensing: should vaccines be public property? Advisory
European leaders are facing industry backlash over potential compulsory licensing of vaccines to hedge against the risk of future pandemics.
4-6 minutes
Baker Tilly expands service capabilities in Hong Kong Network News
Effective 1 September 2022, Hong Kong-based KLC Corporate Advisory and Recovery Limited has joined the Baker Tilly network as Baker Tilly KLC Recovery Limited
Food inflation and grocery shortages are widespread but the problem is deeper than just ingredient shortages and supply bottlenecks.
6-8 minutes
The Safe School Program in Ukraine Network News
Baker Tilly International is proud to help deliver The Safe School Program to provide safety and support to children impacted by the war in Ukraine.
3-4 minutes
Are the world’s airports and airlines broken? Recovery
It was the moment they waited more than two years for, but the business of travel buckled when tourism finally returned.
6-8 minutes
Man overboard: what will gender quotas mean for EU company directors? Human Capital and Resourcing
Experts at Baker Tilly have hailed the EU’s new gender diversity mandates as a major milestone for equality but warn there is still a long way to go for genuine balance at the executive level.
7-8 minutes
Skills shortage strains UK life science sector Human Capital and Resourcing
Ambitions are soaring for the UK’s pharma. life science and biotech industry on the back of record investment but can it be sustained?
7-8 minutes
UK diversity rules a big step forward, but still a challenge Human Capital and Resourcing
Experts from Baker Tilly have welcomed new diversity quotas for UK companies, but warn there are still major challenges for firms to meet them.
6-7 minutes
Fighting an unrelenting war – how business can be safe from cyberattack Digital
Defending against an online onslaught is becoming an increasingly onerous and expensive undertaking for business. Experts at Baker Tilly detail how organisations can best defend themselves against the unrelenting threat of cyberattack.
9 - 10 minutes
Baker Tilly International appoints global CEO Network News
Baker Tilly International is delighted to announce the appointment of Francesca Lagerberg as Chief Executive Officer of the global network.
1-2 minutes
Sustainability directives to shake up European M&A Conversations
New sustainability reporting directives are considered to be key to the European Commission’s carbon neutral ambitions, but experts say it remains uncertain how they will be implemented and how mergers and acquisitions will be impacted.
12-13 minutes
Investors bullish on Caribbean tourism boom Conversations
Caribbean tourism has made the fastest recovery of any region from COVID-19, pushing confidence among property and hospitality investors to new highs.
5-6 minutes
Baker Tilly in Egypt doubles in size Network News
Merger further strengthens firm’s ability to deliver a wide range of services in the auditing and accounting fields, and related services.
1-2 minutes
The future of real estate could be floating Conversations
As space in big cities becomes increasingly scarce, and concerns about rising sea levels continue
5 minutes
Comparing the costs of doing business in Eastern Europe Human Capital and Resourcing
Bringing production closer to home is emerging as a solution for many major companies headquartered in Western Europe, but what are the costs of doing business?
9-10 minutes
Private equity groups, tenants clash over Spanish real estate Conversations
Foreign investors are pouring pressure onto Spanish real estate, increasing tension between tenants and landlords even as the government moves to slow the rapidly increasing cost of housing.
7-8 minutes
Cookie cutters – life after data tracking Conversations
An EU ruling that cracks down on a commonly used cookie consent framework has sent shockwaves through companies relying on online data collection.
8-9 minutes
Bored monkey or business model? Finding the commercial value in NFTs Conversations
NFTs are shifting from a buzzword to business model, but there are key considerations that have to be addressed by brands.
7-8 minutes
Blockchain and Bitcoin’s big energy issue Conversations
As cryptocurrencies and NFT trading shift towards the mainstream, a push is emerging to regulate the energy use of the underlying blockchain infrastructure.
8-10 minutes
Network grows service capabilities in Switzerland Network News
Baker Tilly in Switzerland has extended its service capabilities with two new firms joining its group.
1-2 minutes
Unpaid hours a lasting side-effect of pandemic Human Capital and Resourcing
As employees continue to embrace working from outside of the office, it is becoming increasingly challenging to ensure workers are paid appropriately.
9-11 minutes
Energy prices create new barrier for electric vehicles Conversations
As the energy crisis worsens, what are the challenges for the electric vehicles market – and for the automotive sector more generally?
8-10 minutes
Statement on Russia and Belarus Network News
Baker Tilly International has announced we will separate member firms in Russia and Belarus from our global network.
1-2 minutes
When Covid conflict infects the workplace Human Capital and Resourcing
If anger over vaccine mandates, lockdowns and other restrictions boils over into the office, what strategies should be in place to handle the situation?
4-6 minutes
Uncertainty bites: M&A market update M & A
The escalating war in Ukraine and the fallout across European nations and economies threatens to take the steam out of the M&A market, according to Baker Tilly experts.
4-5 minutes
When unique is out of reach — the trade marks race Legal
A boom in trade mark filings has left fewer common words uncontested. How should companies carve out their unique brand using trade marks?
6-8 minutes
Global dealmakers 2022: M&A market update M & A
Baker Tilly’s annual M&A market update revealed a remarkable 77 percent increase in the annual global cross-border deal value in 2021.
2 minutes
Will Europe’s RAD set off a wave of class actions? Legal
A new Directive makes it easier to pursue collective proceedings – but also impact the legal profession and consumer-facing companies.
8-10 minutes
Risky business: Privacy and biometric data Legal
Biometric technology is evolving rapidly but what are the privacy and data protection implications that employers need to consider?
6-8 minutes
Record revenue in a year dominated by consolidation and change Network News
Global revenue is up 7.8 per cent to US$4.3 billion as we ended the year with just under 39,000 people working out of 706 offices across 148 territories.
1-2 minutes
Network strengthens coverage and service capabilities in Italy Network News
Baker Tilly International has added new Italian tax firms to its network.
1-2 minutes
Baker Tilly strengthens position in Latin America Network News
Baker Tilly International has expanded in Latin America by a new firm in Costa Rica to its network.
1-2 minutes
Business charts a course through Omicron Recovery
Businesses continue to innovate to mitigate disruptions caused by Omicron, as the crisis shifts from pandemic to endemic.
8-10 minutes
Mexico offers a vision of future travel Recovery
A decision to allow tourism during the pandemic was fraught with risk — but this sector is now paying economic dividends for Mexico.
6-8 minutes
The opportunity for additive manufacturing Recovery
Rapid advancements in manufacturing technology could save a global shipping industry teetering near the brink of collapse.
6-8 minutes
Baker Tilly continues to grow legal services expertise Network News
Baker Tilly in Denmark has welcomed TBG Law to its local Danish network.
1-2 minutes
Infrastructure bill has big changes for crypto Conversations
The $1 trillion bill contains provisions to tax crypto, yielding an estimated $2.8 billion per year. What does this mean for the future of cryptocurrencies?
4-6 minutes
Leading law firm Freeths joins Baker Tilly International Network News
UK law firm Freeths has become the first stand-alone legal practice in Europe to join Baker Tilly International.
2-3 minutes
Prepare now or face plastic tax meltdown Conversations
The UK’s new plastic packaging tax is set to catch out many businesses – ala Brexit – and the burden of proof is on importers and manufacturers.
4-6 minutes
When will supply chain and shipping pressure ease? Conversations
Baker Tilly’s experts look at what 2022 holds, and how importers and exporters can mitigate risk.
8-10 minutes
Esports investors level up in emerging sector Advisory
Venture capital and online gaming don’t seem to be an obvious match. But for one investor, an initial curiosity became a significant opportunity.
1-2 minutes
Finding value in college esports Advisory
As the esports market explodes, Baker Tilly US is helping colleges in North America score points in student engagement, recruitment, and retention.
6-8 minutes
Baker Tilly announces new board members Network News
Baker Tilly has announced the appointment of four new members to its International Board, bringing its total to 21 directors from the network
1-2 minutes
Net Zero opportunity needs a system reset Conversations
Global attention has been focused on climate change action, but it will take more than goodwill for industries to reduce their emissions footprint.
3-4 minutes
Baker Tilly US continues impressive growth Network News
Baker Tilly US announces multiple acquisitions that amplify and strengthen its existing coverage and service capabilities.
1-2 minutes
Video: How ESG is changing the value of everything Conversations
5-6 minutes
COP26 is creating an impetus for business to act — here’s why Corporate Finance
COP26 marks a watershed moment for the race to save the world from the worst of global warming — and industry will be expected to step up.
7-8 minutes
ESG risks focus the minds of dealmakers M & A
The role of ESG in M&A continues to grow — not only affecting what companies are targets but raising the risk profile of some locations.
4-5 minutes
Pandemic fails to dent appetite for cross-border M&A Conversations
Baker Tilly’s latest cross-border M&A report shows dealmakers undeterred by the pandemic and ambitious for cross-border M&A deals.
5-6 minutes
When it comes to SPACs, one size doesn’t fit all Conversations
Changes in UK rules for SPACs should make London more competitive — but they are not for everyone, writes MHA UK’s Robin Stevens.
4-6 minutes
Baker Tilly strengthens its corporate finance capabilities in Africa Network News
Baker Tilly Majer (Morocco) continues to build its local network with the addition of Burj Finance.
2-3 minutes
Network’s presence in Africa continues to grow Network News
Baker Tilly International has added Ugandan firm Mgi Hem & Thakkar LLP to the network, joining Baker Tilly Merali’s East African network.
2-3 minutes
Network grows coverage and expertise in Ireland Network News
Baker Tilly Ireland’s local Irish network has grown, with the addition of Baker Tilly Kirk with immediate effect.
2-3 minutes
Mounting a defence in the ransomware war Conversations
Ransomware attacks are escalating – it’s a criminal industry already worth billions and it’s only going to get worse. Baker Tilly examines how best to prepare.
8-10 minutes
Baker Tilly US acquires AcctTwo Digital
Baker Tilly US continues its investment in the digital space, acquiring AcctTwo, the leading Sage Intacct Partner.
1-2 minutes
Why high-net-worth investors are eyeing Caribbean assets Conversations
A Caribbean recovery is being driven by non-banks, including the offices of high-net-worth individuals, and private equity. Baker Tilly explores the drivers.
4-6 minutes
Tax morality: The big shift in corporate tax attitudes Conversations
Will companies take the lead on tax morality or is legislation the only way?
4 minutes
Dealmakers focus on recipe for fast-growing companies Corporate Finance
For investors and dealmakers looking to spur companies on to growth in the rocky recovery from COVID-19, there’s one ingredient that matters more than all others: digital transformation.
7-8 minutes
SPACs exploring beyond US in search of deals Conversations
These blank-cheque juggernauts are looking to less saturated markets to complete deals but will the hype sustain them?
4-6 minutes
Are those workers really contractors? Conversations
Employee or contractor? The status of workers is literally a taxing question. What do potential investors need to consider in their due diligence?
4-6 minutes
Container chaos: The year that broke freight Conversations
Shipping delays and container shortages are putting supply chains under enormous pressure. How are different markets adapting with freight challenges?
6-8 minutes
Will the UK’s planned freeports deliver a post-Brexit boost? Conversations
The UK is looking to re-establish at least eight freeports – will they deliver the economic hit the UK is hoping for?
6-8 minutes
Digital for small and medium-sized businesses Digital
As the digital revolution evolves, SMBs must stay agile. Baker Tilly explores data-driven solutions in our digital transformation series.
4-6 minutes
Residency: a taxing issue Tax
The fallout of COVID-19 has meant many people have been unexpectedly caught on the wrong side of borders.
4-5 minutes
Why interest in GovCoin is compounding Conversations
As moves towards digital currency gather speed, businesses need to prepare for a world that transacts in digital dollars.
10-12 minutes
ESG more critical than ever in M&A M & A
The tide is turning for investments considered purely on financial terms, as new research confirms the rising importance of ESG to dealmakers.
6-8 minutes
Why corporate travel must have a future Conversations
Business has not been same since airlines were grounded by the pandemic. It’s crucial that corporate travel gets moving again.
6-8 minutes
Remote productivity? It’s all about perception Conversations
Are staff more productive when working remotely?
3-4 minutes
Is your technology stack fit for purpose? Conversations
Is your business technology and workflow practices fit for the digital transformation? Baker Tilly explores in the third article of our series.
4-6 minutes
Cybersecurity and the remote working era Conversations
The second article in our series exploring the digital transformation, Baker Tilly probes cybersecurity challenges for the remote workforce.
6-8 minutes
New horizons in digital transformation Digital
In the first of a series exploring the digital transformation, Baker Tilly looks at the speed of change and emerging trends.
6-8 minutes
Investors return to wind power in Poland Corporate Finance
Coal is rapidly becoming uncompetitive as an electricity fuel source in Poland. That has blown the door wide open for renewable energy.
4-6 minutes
Baker Tilly continues to pursue growth opportunities in Africa Network News
Baker Tilly Central Africa continues to build its local network with the addition of ALMOHT Chartered Accountants in Malawi.
1-2 minutes
The gig economy: Time to rethink labour laws? Human Capital and Resourcing
Spain has taken the global lead in legislating that delivery riders are employees of the platforms they work with, not independent contractors.
3-4 minutes
Investors find teeth on supply chain emissions Conversations
While many businesses are conscious of their operational impact on the environment, the impact of supply chain emissions is becoming clearer.
6-8 minutes
Working well and the mental health impact of COVID-19 Conversations
For companies returning to ‘normal’ operations, helping bereaved and traumatised employees readjust becomes the next great challenge presented by the pandemic.
6-8 minutes
I’ve been stranded in another country for 12 months Tax
How has COVID changed cross-border planning?
5-6 minutes
Piecing together the digital tax puzzle Conversations
With the US back at the negotiating table, the OECD is pushing on with ambitious plans for a framework to tax the digital giants.
8-10 minutes
All change for e-commerce VAT rules in the EU Tax
In this Q&A, Marisa Hut, Senior manager VAT & Customs Advisory from The Netherlands, explains the most important changes to come into effect in just over two months’ time.
5 minutes
Baker Tilly International launches search for new CEO Network News
Baker Tilly International CEO will leave the network to take up a broader leadership role in the profession.
1-2 minutes
Lockdowns create marriage of convenience Conversations
With more people confined to their community, local convenience stores have boomed. Are the good times sustainable for business owners?
6-8 minutes
Dealmakers power up M&A as recovery gathers speed Conversations
After an abysmal first half for M&A in 2020, dealmakers roared back into action. But will the momentum be sustained? We look at what a strong M&A finish means for 2021.
4-6 minutes
Brexit two months on: success stories vs trading troubles Trade
The heralded Free Trade Agreement and new dawn for UK businesses has left many facing trade troubles.
1 minute
Logistics and the e-commerce boom Conversations
As ecommerce rapidly expanded, so too did pressure on warehouses and distribution channels. How are retailers handling the growing pains?
4-6 minutes
What hope for the high street? The rise of e-commerce Conversations
Shopping has changed during the pandemic as e-commerce exploded in places it had rarely been seen. Baker Tilly’s experts examine the new retail landscape.
8-10 minutes
Five tax issues facing multinational companies in 2021 Tax
A look into five global tax issues facing multinational companies in 2021.
4-5 minutes
Chair-elect announcement Network News
Baker Tilly US CEO Alan Whitman appointed Chair-Elect of global network Baker Tilly International.
2-3 minutes
Strong growth despite challenging business conditions Network News
Combined global revenue tops US$4bn in a year dominated by a global pandemic and tighter economic conditions.
1-2 minutes
COVID-19 vaccine: Can employees be forced to take them? Conversations
Businesses hope a COVID-19 vaccine will fast-track a return to normal but legal questions remain over insisting employees are immunized.
4-6 minutes
Brexit myths and misconceptions Conversations
Misconceptions still persist around the Brexit process. Baker Tilly’s tax experts sort the fact from fiction.
4-6 minutes
Can domestic tourism save holiday towns? Conversations
Local travel is seen as a poor cousin to overseas arrivals – will staycations be enough to keep tourist-focused economies turning?
6-8 minutes
Shaping and creating a global cannabis industry Conversations
Governments and business leaders are turning to Canada’s successful model to see how to structure their own industries.
10-12 minutes
Atlantic domestic tourism stares down COVID Conversations
The Atlantic Bubble showed that tourism and business confidence could thrive if people felt safe from COVID-19.
4-6 minutes
No-deal Brexit risks for UK businesses with workers in the EU Conversations
Workforce mobility is under threat as UK employers weigh up potential social security and tax implications. How should organisations respond?
4-6 minutes
Business recovery: Now is the time to seek counsel Advisory
As businesses battle the impact of COVID-19, it’s important to adopt appropriate measures now, for
4 minutes
Business recovery: Harnessing the power of clarity Advisory
Clarity of Purpose acts as a powerful catalyst for positive change. How can business owners
4 minutes
Hospitality business owners feel lockdown heat Conversations
Pressure is nothing new in hospitality but the stop and go of lockdown is testing the mettle of business owners like never before.
3-4 minutes
Business recovery: Connect with your customers Advisory
Neil Hughes looks to a framework he developed ten years earlier following Ireland’s 2008/9 financial crash to help position businesses on the road to recover.
4-5 minutes
Baker Tilly International Chairman Tim Christen named trustee to the Financial Accounting Foundation Network News
FAF announce appointment of Baker Tilly International Chairman Tim Christen.
1-2 minutes
The UK takes the lead on a global audit issue Audit
Proposals expected addressing three reviews of the UK audit market.
2-3 minutes
A legacy of wealth for the next generation Conversations
The biggest wealth transfer in history is underway. But future high net worth individuals need more than a portfolio rundown.
8-10 minutes
Baker Tilly announces new board members Network News
Baker Tilly has announced the appointment of two new members to its International Board.
1 minute
Using data to build a stronger tourism industry Recovery
The Bahamas’ $3 billion tourism industry was crippled when visitors vanished. How can data make the sector more robust?
4-6 minutes
Tourism recovery: Island paradise banks on data Conversations
What really draws in visitors? A Caribbean island uncovered some surprising insights when it dived into its tourism data.
4-6 minutes
Incoterms: How three little letters may affect your position after Brexit Brexit
Who would have thought that three little letters could have had such a big impact?
3-4 minutes
England joins rest of UK in national lockdown — but uncertainty continues Human Capital and Resourcing
What does the second lockdown mean for business?
6-8 minutes
VAT and transfer pricing: smooth sailing, or a perfect storm? Tax
A look into the so-called ‘primary adjustments’ to intercompany pricing.
5-6 minutes
Baker Tilly adds leading tourism data analytics expertise Network News
Baker Tilly welcomes leading tourism data and analytics specialists in the Turks and Caicos Islands.
5-6 minutes
Gibraltar ‘frontier’ a rocky subject for Brexit Brexit
The UK’s territory shares a land border with Spain – can movement across it remain seamless as it has for 35 years?
4-6 minutes
Asia Pacific set to lead global M&A recovery M & A
Many dealmakers are optimistic about Asia-Pacific’s prospects for the remainder of 2020 and early 2021.
4-6 minutes
National security threat to Asia Pacific M&A, say dealmakers Conversations
Dealmakers fear security issues pose a cross-border M&A risk in Asia Pacific, as governments voice concerns about overseas influences.
6-8 minutes
The never normal: Continuous change and reimagining work Conversations
The more things change, the less the word change has meaning. Mindsets must be geared to evolution, writes Donal Laverty.
5-7 minutes
Crisis shows value of putting the human back into HR Human Capital and Resourcing
In the GFC, boards turned to the CFO to help navigate turbulent times. During Covid-19, though, it’s the HR team in the spotlight.
6-8 minutes
Ireland lures UK businesses as Brexit deadline nears Conversations
For the Republic of Ireland, uncertainty over future trade with the UK is tempered with opportunity.
3-4 minutes
It’s Brexit time: Down to business Conversations
No last-minute reprieves, no political will for further delays. What will a no-deal Brexit mean for business?
8-10 minutes
Brexit logistics: Trucks and tribulations Conversations
If the Smart Freight system doesn’t work, trucks could take up to two days just to reach the Kent ferry port.
4-6 minutes
Scotch whisky feels Brexit pinch Conversations
A tariff war, then lockdowns, now Brexit. An industry that supports 40,000 UK jobs faces more uncertainty.
3-4 minutes
Brexit and Northern Ireland: business in the dark Conversations
Four years have failed to provide clarity for business. The challenge is a tale that can be told through pizza.
3-4 minutes
Austria’s green incentives grab attention of business owners Advisory
Changes to Austria’s benefit-in-kind tax rules and green technology incentives have grabbed the attention of some employers, writes Günther Stenico.
3-4 minutes
Governments charge up EV manufacturing Conversations
Electric vehicle incentives are increasing, as stimulus packages are ushered in to revive economies that have slowed during COVID-19 lockdowns.
3-4 minutes
Electric cars: Who owns the customer? Conversations
Car manufacturers once owned the customer but for electric vehicles, it may no longer be the case. The next move could be decisive.
6-8 minutes
Life after Lockdown: Global Tax Solutions on implications for businesses Recovery
First and foremost a human tragedy, COVID-19 is also having a growing impact on the global economy.
3-4 minutes
Life after lockdown: the view from North America Recovery
As COVID-19 continues to rip through some of America’s biggest cities, its effect is being felt far beyond the more than 150,000 Americans confirmed infected.
3-4 minutes
Business recovery: Transparency is key Advisory
The steps businesses take now will play a pivotal role in determining how they emerge from the shadow of COVID-19.
4-5 minutes
Business recovery: Combating crisis with co-operation Advisory
Baker Tilly Ireland’s Neil Hughes looks at why securing the support of your employees is even more crucial in times of crisis.
4-6 minutes
Rethinking how and where staff work Digital
COVID-19 is making many companies change the way they work, but for companies with employees working cross-border, these changes may have implications in relation to tax and social security obligations.
4-6 minutes
Business recovery: Cash flow management Advisory
While there are many reasons why a company will struggle to overcome a crisis, failure is often rooted in a lack of cash.
3-4 minutes
Business recovery: Cost control and reduction Advisory
In the midst of a crisis, operating cost control strategies are imperative.
2-4 minutes
COVID-19 leaves M&A activity exposed to the elements M & A
The coronavirus crisis was a storm front that grew quickly and struck fiercely, leaving global
2-4 minutes
Baker Tilly strengthens legal expertise in Africa Legal
Baker Tilly Zimbabwe continues to build its local network with the addition of law firm
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Baker Tilly network welcomes new member firm in Gibraltar Network News
Vasquez Consulting, a full service accounting firm, has become a Baker Tilly network member effective 22 September
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Baker Tilly appoints new Director of Professional Standards Audit
Nick Jeffrey named Baker Tilly’s new Director of Professional Standards.
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African free trade area: a game-changer for the continent’s economies? FTA
World’s largest free trade area sets its sights on being operational on 1 January 2021
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Baker Tilly US and Squar Milner combine M & A
The combined firm fortifies its capabilities, expands its national footprint and secures Top 10 ranking.
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Will foreign investors strike gold? Conversations
There has been a surge of interest in golden visas, which is being welcomed despite concerns about misuse.
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Cherry Bekaert acquires CoNexus CPA Group M & A
Baker Tilly network member Cherry Bekaert strengthens its presence in the Atlanta market with the
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North American M&A could see private equity take the lead M & A
Dealmakers expect many will scale back M&A although private capital is tapped to remain active as investors look to deploy cash reserves.
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Thawing the dealmaking freeze Conversations
M&A in North America has been moving at a glacial speed. What will drive a turnaround in 2020?
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All eyes on Africa FTA
Over the last three years the Baker Tilly network has out-performed its rivals in Africa.
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Can incorrectly invoiced VAT be reclaimed if the assessment has already been finalised? Tax
Understand the recent rulings from the EU Court of Justice regarding VAT.
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Unlocking the economic power of the unbanked Conversations
Some 1.7 billion adults are without a bank account. With COVID-19 accelerating moves to a cashless society, financial inclusion is key.
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Tech, travel key to M&A recovery Advisory
As the waves of dealmaking start to increase, there are opportunities but also new risks and challenges.
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Quick Fixes for VAT: 6 months on Trade
The EU Quick Fixes came into effect on 1 January 2020. Six months on, authorities and businesses are still struggling to adapt to the new rules.
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Baker Tilly strengthens HR consultancy expertise in Africa Human Capital and Resourcing
Baker Tilly Zimbabwe continues to build its local network with addition of HR consulting firm, LoriMak Africa.
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Six weeks to agree Brexit deal Brexit
Political deadlock, centred around the UK being required to sign up to EU rules in exchange for tariff free access, means that a no-deal is becoming likely.
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Can the distance selling scheme apply if the transport of the goods is set up contractually to the buyer? Trade
What rules come into force when EU Member States interpret a cross border transaction differently?
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Leading from afar: Lessons of COVID-19 and the future of work Conversations
The lessons learned from working remotely — and the positive spin-offs of lockdowns — should not be lost.
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COVID-19 and real estate: what now for the office? Conversations
With many homes now a workplace, how will commercial property perform when lockdowns lift?
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Private equity hunts for good news as M&A optimism vanishes Conversations
European dealmakers expected 2020 to be rough for M&A but COVID-19 has all but crushed any remaining confidence.
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Will COVID-19 fire up cannabis legislation or kick it into the weeds? Advisory
With some cannabis companies near breaking point, the demand for tax revenue could be a lifeline in the post-COVID world.
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When the lockdown lifts: now what for business? Advisory
As the coronavirus crisis persists, some countries are beginning to plan a staged reopening. What changes should business expect?
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Tax the sin or reward the saint? Conversations
From meat tariffs to latte levies, can tax policy build a better society?
6-8 minutes
How the world is navigating the COVID-19 storm Advisory
Industries are hurting as the world grapples with the evolving COVID-19 crisis. What actions are governments and banks taking?
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Consulting to cannabis: risk, reward in emerging market Conversations
Cannabis has rapidly grown into a $15 billion industry but there are plenty of pitfalls in this emerging market.
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Electric vehicles hit high gear Advisory
Demand is growing for electric vehicles as drivers take the high road. How critical are incentives for keeping this emerging sector moving?
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Combating coronavirus – how business needs to react Recovery
Rarely has a new disease made such a dramatic arrival. Baker Tilly’s experts examine what businesses must do to keep calm and carry on.
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Five generations – one war for talent Advisory
Five generations working alongside each other. What does that mean for managing talent?
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Inside the rise and rise of advisory Advisory
Businesses are seeking expert advice to navigate uncertain times. It’s a trend that has forced a change in the way accounting firms work.
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What do dealmakers expect in the next year? Conversations
Amid the chaos of geopolitical events and economic uncertainty, how do dealmakers feel about their ability to get deals done?
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Client-focused strategy drives strong growth for the Baker Tilly network Network News
The Baker Tilly network today announced combined global revenues of US$3.9bn for the year ended 31 December 2019.
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Digitalisation of tax: Dawn of the robo regulator Conversations
Faster assessment, greater accuracy – the arguments are strong. But there are risks and challenges too, as some have already discovered.
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The biggest change to EU’s VAT in nearly 25 years Conversations
There are fears businesses are unprepared for tougher cross-border sale requirements.
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Baker Tilly announces new chairs for Asia Pacific and EMEA regions Network News
John Brazzale and Xavier Mercadé appointed to lead the Baker Tilly Asia Pacific and Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) geographic areas respectively.
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Baker Tilly announces new board members Network News
Baker Tilly continues to bring diversity of thought and leadership to its International Board with the appointment of six new board members.
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Dealmakers are braving uncertainty and geopolitical storms M & A
Respondents overwhelmingly agree that M&A will pick up in the year ahead and 71% say they will expand their cross-border investments.
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US-China tensions add extra layers to manufacturing deals M & A
As the US and China trade conflict rolls on, uncertainty around tariffs and how they impact bottom lines is adding an extra level of complexity to transactions in the manufacturing sector.
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Soft skills still in demand as matchmaking goes digital M & A
Much like in romance, M&A matchmakers face an unenviable proposition: get it right and it’s a thing of beauty, get it wrong and the inevitable result is a messy situation without any winners.
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