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This publication contains mini case studies highlighting some of the most active AGN members regarding their international business revenues and referral volumes – as registered in the 2022 AGN Annual Return. What can we learn? How can other firms get a piece of the action? Do you have a contact at these firms? What’s your strategy to increase referral work?

We’re excited to share the news that AGN Member BKL in London won Best Employer in Tax at the Taxation Awards 2023! BKL was also shortlisted in two other Taxation Awards categories: Best Single Office Tax Practice and Best VAT/Indirect Tax Team.

News from the AGN EMEA Accounting, Auditing & Education Committee (AAEC)

In previous newsletters, Carsten Ernst – AGN’s Expert in financial (IFRS) and sustainability (ESRS and GRI) reporting, explained the EU Taxonomy Regulation, Taxonomy-Eligible Activities, and Taxonomy-Aligned Activities. This month, he addresses Taxonomy Quotas, including turnover, capital expenditures and operating expenses.

Contributed by: RVKS and Associates.

As we enter a new financial year, zero-based budgeting can pave the way for well-designed policy changes.

Planning is an essential tool for all businesses to provide direction, increase efficiency, reduce risks to an acceptable level, and facilitate decision-making. Financial budgeting, especially, is a critical component of planning. As Peter Drucker put it, “What gets measured gets managed.”

AGN EMEA Tax Committee Newsletter

Learn about BEPS Pillar 1 and Pillar 2 and start planning now to overcome their challenges!

In early 2019, the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) launched the Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (BEPS) 2.0 project. The project aims to set a minimum baseline for corporate taxation to prevent multinational businesses from shifting profits from higher-tax countries to low-tax nations. Get an understanding of BEPS Pillar 1 and 2 and how the minimum taxation works.

Last month, the U.S. celebrated Women’s History Month, commemorating and encouraging the study, observance and celebration of the vital role of women in American history. On 8th March, International Women’s Day 2023 encouraged everyone, everywhere, to step forward and truly #EmbraceEquity.

In this month’s newsletter, we spotlight our International Women’s Day virtual event and showcase some of our AGN Women of Impact Initiatives that help AGN embrace gender diversity in leadership teams to increase productivity and value in AGN firms. Stay connected to help us guide, grow and develop your firm!

Congratulations Webb! After ten years with AGN North America firm James Moore CPA and Tax Accounting Services, we wanted to hear about Webb’s journey to Partner. How did his career progress and transpire? What were his goals and challenges? What can we learn, and how easy is it? Watch Webb’s interview to hear his real-life story and experiences.

AGN North America firm Lanigan Ryan has been named by Accounting Today as a capital region leader in the accounting industry.

News from the AGN EMEA Accounting, Auditing & Education Committee (AAEC)

The March newsletter addressed the Procedure for Taxonomy-eligible Activities. In this newsletter, Carsten Ernst – AGN’s Expert in financial (IFRS) and sustainability (ESRS and GRI) reporting, focuses on Taxonomy-aligned Activities. Does the economic activity contribute substantially to achieving one of the six environmental objectives? Does the economic activity result in no significant harm to the environmental objectives? Are the minimum safeguards according to Article 18 of the Environmental Taxonomy Regulation complied with?

By Bruce Sheppard, CEO at Gilligan Sheppard in New Zealand. As GS approaches its 40-year milestone (2025 marks 40 years!), we are preparing for the next 40 years with a focus on the next generation and succession planning. We want to ensure our people, meaning you – our clients and our team, are in the best possible hands so that you can enjoy the continuity of service and feel secure for the future.