Type of publication: AGN News and Updates

AGN EMEA Taxation Task Force (TTF) Newsletter

For a long time, Ireland has been considered a favourable location for International Groups considering incorporating a holding company or relocating part of their trading activities to Ireland.

Many midsized and smaller enterprises have also chosen Ireland as a location for their International operations when expanding overseas. In addition to the tax advantages of relocating to Ireland – read on for more detail, Ireland has consistently ranked highly on numerous ease of doing business ratings.

On 9 – 11 June, seventy-nine delegates and eleven companions enjoyed a mixed programme of valuable business-related content, team-building exercises and fun social activities, emphasising the importance of connecting face-to-face.

The CSRD, which is expected to be adopted in the next few weeks, will probably lead to one of the largest market interventions by the European Union in the external reporting of companies in recent decades.

The European Commission (EC) justifies this regulatory market intervention with the fact that the quality and comparability of the previous non-financial statement according to the Non-Financial Reporting Directive (NFRD) is not sufficient.

On 11th May 2022, AGN UK NextGen members gathered in Edinburgh.

The conference followed the theme of the early stages of an accountant’s career – the major challenges an individual faces as they progress from trainee to partner.

Summer has officially kicked off, but that doesn’t mean your AGN staff are taking a break! We continue to expand and build on the program offerings and connections you have come to expect. Check out the AGN calendar of events to keep yourself connected when you aren’t enjoying those beach hopping, get-out-of-town, summer activities with your family and friends!

The Tax Committee of AGN in Central & South America promotes the collection of information that is relevant for international trade. This document contains a summary and general information about the main taxes of the countries in the AGN International – Central & South America Region.

On 6 – 7 May 2022, AGN members in the West Asia & Africa (WAA) region met in Dubai for the AGN International Business Workshop.

The workshop allowed members to reconnect with AGN contacts in person, meet new faces and forge stronger relationships with some key European members, and discuss how to strengthen cross-border business opportunities.

AGN member firm BKL in London, UK, announce their merger with FSPG Chartered Accountants. FSPG, also based in London, have a strong heritage with over 75 years of experience. FSPG’s team are moving into BKL’s office, which completed a major refurbishment in 2020. BKL, in combining with FSPG, have become a team of over 200 people including 20 partners.

AGN Member firm Meaden & Moore in Cleveland, Ohio, celebrates not one, but four of its senior staff, named one of Cleveland Magazine’s Women of Distinction.

The marketing team at AGN NA Member James Moore in Gainesville, Florida, has received the AAM Marketing Achievement Award – Branding From the Association for Accounting Marketing annual summit in Louisville, Kentucky!