Business recovery: Connect with your customers Advisory
During periods of disruption, putting customer needs’ first may improve the long-term health of your company
4-5 mins
Chair-elect announcement Network News
Baker Tilly US CEO Alan Whitman appointed Chair-Elect of global network Baker Tilly International
2-3 mins
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 mins
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
Domestic tourism is seen as the poor cousin to international overseas arrivals – but will staycations be enough to keep tourist-focused economies turning?
6-8 minutes
Shaping and creating a global cannabis industry Conversations
More countries look to emulate Canada’s success, governments and business leaders are turning to the model to see how to structure their own industries.
5-6 mins
Atlantic Bubble domestic tourism stares down COVID Conversations
The Atlantic Bubble has burst, but not before it proved that domestic 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
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 min
The UK takes the lead on a global audit issue Audit
Proposals expected addressing three reviews of the UK audit market
2-3 mins
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 min
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 mins
England joins rest of UK in national lockdown — but uncertainty continues Human Capital and Resourcing
Confirmation that England will join Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland in a second national lockdown
6-8 mins
VAT and transfer pricing: smooth sailing, or a perfect storm? Tax
Two isolated topics that once every so often come together to form the perfect storm.
5-6 mins
Harnessing the power of data: 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 mins
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 national security issues pose a risk to cross-border M&A in the Asia Pacific region, 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.
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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
Where once car manufacturers owned the customer, in the new world of electric vehicles that may no longer be the case. The next move by manufacturers 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.
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.
1-2 minutes
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.
1-2 minutes
Will foreign investors strike gold? Conversations
There has been a surge of interest in golden visas, which is being welcomed despite concerns about misuse.
4-6 minutes
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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Survey: North American M&A could see private equity take the lead as funds seize upon valuations, distressed opportunities through 2020 and beyond M & A
Dealmakers expect many will scale back mergers & acquisitions although private capital is tapped to
Thawing the dealmaking freeze Conversations
M&A in North America has been moving at a glacial speed. What will drive a turnaround in 2020?
4-6 minutes
All eyes on Africa FTA
Over the last three years the Baker Tilly network has out-performed its rivals in Africa.
4-6 minutes
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.
2-4 minutes
Unlocking the economic power of the unbanked Advisory
Some 1.7 billion adults are without a bank account. With COVID-19 accelerating moves to a cashless society, financial inclusion is key.
6-8 mins
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.
6-8 minutes
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.
2-4 minutes
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.
1-2 minutes
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.
2-4 minutes
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?
2-4 minutes
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.
4-6 minutes
COVID-19 and real estate: what now for the office? Advisory
With many homes now a workplace, how will commercial property perform when lockdowns lift?
4-6 mins
Private equity hunts for good news as M&A optimism vanishes Advisory
European dealmakers expected 2020 to be rough for M&A but COVID-19 has all but crushed any remaining confidence.
4-6 mins
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.
4-6 minutes
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?
6-8 minutes
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?
6-8 minutes
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.
8-12 minutes
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?
7-9 minutes
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.
8-10 minutes
Five generations – one war for talent Advisory
Five generations working alongside each other. What does that mean for managing talent?
6-10 minutes
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.
4-8 minutes
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?
4-8 minutes
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.
2-4 minutes
Digitalisation of tax: the dawn of the robo regulator Conversations
Faster assessments, greater accuracy – the arguments are strong. But there are risks and challenges too, as some have already discovered.
12-15 minutes
The biggest change to EU’s VAT in nearly 25 years Conversations
There are fears businesses are unprepared for tougher cross-border sale requirements.
6-10 minutes
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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Survey: Global dealmakers are braving uncertainty and geopolitical storms to get M&A deals done 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 as they explore foreign markets for growth opportunities.
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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.
2-4 minutes
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.