Dbriefs Podcasts

If indirect tax management was not complex and challenging enough, an increasing number of Asia Pacific tax authorities are using analytics technologies to conduct e-Audits. How can you respond in kind? Learn how emerging technologies from Europe and North America are spreading to the Asia Pacific region and how you can use them for indirect tax management. (Live presentation was aired on 2 February 2012)

The Supreme Court of India on January 20 announced its decision in the high-profile Vodafone case. The Court has delivered a judgment on the controversial issue of taxation of indirect transfer of shares of an Indian entity. Bottom line: the case is a victory for Vodafone and Hutchison. (Live presentation was aired on 27 January 2012)

The U.S. Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) requires non-U.S. financial institutions to identify and report annually on their U.S. account holders after 2012. The first actionable guidance for the implementation of FATCA has been promised by the U.S. IRS Commissioner soon after 1 January 2012. What are the main points of the regulations and how may these affect your firm? Learn how financial institutions can respond to the FATCA regulations to address the risks of severe penalties for non-compliance. (Live presentation was aired on 19 January 2012)

The pace of standard-setting developments at the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) is unprecedented, and it is creating challenging times for financial and tax professionals. What developments should you know about now? Stay informed about the latest developments from the IASB and their potential effects on your financial reporting and tax accounting. (Live presentation was aired on 18 January 2012)

중국 시장 진출을 위한 투자구조 수립은 점점 복잡해지고 있으며, 최근 발표된 중국내 세무 규정과 세무조사 사례들에 따라 관련 세무 효과 역시 점점 예측하기 어려워지고 있습니다. 이에 귀사가 아셔야 할 최근 중국 조세관련 주요 사항들에 대해 소개해 드립니다.

India's proposed Direct Taxes Code (DTC), set to become effective in April 2012, introduces the CFC Regulations and spells out significant new rules for the tax treatment of capital gains and transfer pricing. What do you need to know? Examine how these critical areas of taxation may change under the DTC and ways that businesses can prepare to address them. (Live presentation was aired on 12 January 2012)

于2011年10月26日召开的中国国务院常务会议上宣布，增值税改革试点即将拉开序幕。关于此项将于2012年1月1日开始的试点项目，您需要了解哪些内容呢？请参与以了解新的增值税制度将如何运作，以及可能将会对贵公司的业务、供应商和客户产生的影响。 (已於12月16日播放)

Economic growth across the Asia Pacific region is creating intense competition among nations for investment. What should you know about Thailand's new investment promotion scheme for investors? Learn how the BOI and the IEAT promote investment efficiency and how investors can benefit from available tax and non-tax incentives. (Live presentation was aired on 15 December 2011)

The Australian government recently announced that it will retrospectively amend, and largely reverse, tax consolidation amendments enacted in 2010. What factors will companies now need to carefully consider about how these proposed changes may apply to their particular circumstances? Learn practical steps businesses are taking to plan recovery strategies and to enhance the recovery process as they emerge from this challenging time. (Live presentation was aired on 14 December 2011)

Litigation of transfer pricing issues is on the increase, with more tax authorities and taxpayers testing the application of their transfer pricing rules. The question exists whether we are gaining greater insights from these legal decisions or whether it is creating greater uncertainty for multinationals. Learn ways to apply outcomes from recent transfer pricing cases to help support your existing arrangements or consider opportunities that recent judgments might provide. (Live presentation was aired on 13 December 2011)