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Intellectual Property

How is Intellectual Property Shaping Economic Growth in the Digital Age?

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Contributed by: RVKS and Associates.

Intellectual Property (IP) refers to creations of the mind, such as inventions, literary and artistic works, designs, symbols, names, and images used in commerce. In the digital age, the significance and management of IP have evolved dramatically due to rapid technological advancements and the proliferation of digital content.

Read on to explore the economic implications of IP in the digital era, focusing on valuation, protection, monetization, and the challenges posed by digitalization.

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AGN NextGen training

Taking Flight: UK NextGen Conference Empowers Future Leaders

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AGN NextGen UK Conference, 10 – 11 June, 2024, London.
Contributed by Dan Burns at AGN firm (and event host) Shipleys LLP.

“Why I enjoy and get involved with the NextGen programme is seeing colleagues who are in the early stages of their management career coming together to build professional relationships, share the highs and lows of their jobs, learn from each other, and do something a bit different from the day-to-day job.”

Dan Burns – Experienced Learning and Development Advisor, Shipleys, LLP

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VAT in The Digital Age (ViDA) – Developments You Should Know

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AGN EMEA Tax Committee News

Are you aware of the ViDA reforms and what impact this will have on EU Businesses?

In December 2022, the European Commission published its proposed “VAT in the Digital Age” (ViDA) reforms to amend the European Union (EU) Value Added Tax (VAT) system with the view to respond to the challenges of digitalisation.

The proposed changes, which aim to reduce the estimated €93 billion “VAT Gap” in the EU and to make the VAT system more efficient for businesses, revolve around three “pillars”.

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TRC Magazine Issue 2

INSIGHT: Your Gateway to Technical Excellence

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Welcome to the second issue of INSIGHT – The Technical Resource Center (TRC) magazine.

In an industry where change is the only constant, staying ahead of the curve is imperative. That’s where the TRC comes in. Its value-building tools and resources will help you stay ahead and thrive in our ever-evolving technical landscape. Expand your firm’s technical capabilities and meet complex client challenges.

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Main Taxes Central & South America

Central & South America Main Taxes 2024

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Each year, the AGN Central & South America Tax Committee provides a collection of information relevant to international trade. This document contains a summary and general information about the main taxes of countries in the AGN Central & South America Region.

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ESG Part II: Engaging Your Team to Drive ESG Strategy

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AGN Global Business Voice: Practice Management

How might an ESG (Environment, Social and Governance) strategy enhance your staff engagement levels and help drive talent retention and recruitment? We detail a staff workshop methodology that any member can use to engage staff in developing internal ESG Policy.

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ESG and Sustainability

ESG and Corporate Purpose – Conflict or Convergence?

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Contributed by: Dafferns.

Climate change is happening now! With the extreme weather events of recent years, it has surely become impossible to deny that human activity is having an adverse effect on our planet’s ecosystems.

Wherever you look in the world, we are all being impacted by our changing environment – just speak to local farmers and you’ll soon understand the extent of the concern they have for a successful harvest this year. It won’t surprise you to learn that the winter of 2023/24 was the wettest on record in Coventry (according to the Bablake weather station).

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