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HLB Cross-Border Business Talks
HLB Cross-Border Business Talks
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Welcome to our podcast series, where we’ll be exploring the latest cross-border business topics with HLB thought leaders and special guests. Our podcast episodes provide bite-size analysis on today’s issues in 10 to 15 minute long episodes.
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Episode 34 of the HLB podcast series, “Cross-Border Business Talks,” focuses on the intersection of AI and tax. HLB’s Amy Spillard and her guests Jim Bourke and Bruce Stanley, delve into the challenges and opportunities that arise with the increasing use of AI in the tax profession.
The post Eps 34: Unlocking the potential: AI and tax appeared first on HLB.
In Episode 33 of HLB's Cross Border Business Talks, Amy Spillard, Michael Pahira, and Joshua Horowitz delve into the fast-paced world of eSports. They explore the complex taxation landscape of the industry, including the intricacies of taxing tournament winnings and donations. The trio also emphasises the significance of financial literacy in this realm. Lastly, they address pressing cybersecurity concerns inherent in the industry, underlining the need for robust protective measures.
Speakers:
Amy Spillard, Head of Technology Partnerships, HLB
Michael Pahira, Senior Manager, Withum
Joshua Horowitz, Senior Tax Manager, Withum
The post Eps 33: Upping the game: esports & tax appeared first on HLB.
In this episode, Shannon Smith is joined by ESG and taxation experts Joe Holman and Vijay LNarasimham to discuss the complex relationship between ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) factors and tax strategies. They explore how companies can benefit from tax incentives related to renewable energy, environmental conservation, and employee welfare while achieving their ESG objectives.
Speakers:
Shannon Smith, Partner and International Tax Practice Leader, Eide Baily
Vijay LNarasimham, HLB Global Sustainability Leader
Joe Holman, ESG practice leader with HLB member, Withum
The post Eps 32: Navigating the Intersection of ESG and Taxation appeared first on HLB.
In this episode of HLB's Cross Border Business Talks, our experts Carlos Camacho, HLB Global Transfer pricing Leader, Emma McCarthy, Director at HLB member firm Menzies, and Clensy Appavo, HLB Global Not-For-Profit industry leader, discuss the basics of ESG and its importance in investment decisions, and learn how companies can navigate the changing landscape. Listen to this insightful discussion on ESG and what it means for Transfer pricing.
The post Eps 31: ESG and what it means for Transfer pricing appeared first on HLB.
In this final installment of a 3-episode Transfer pricing mini-series, Carlos Camacho, HLB's Global Transfer Pricing Leader, sits down with Christian Jahndorf (HLB Germany) and Marina Gentile (HLB USA) to discuss what is profit potential and how to define it.
The post Eps 30: Transfer pricing – What is profit potential and how to define it appeared first on HLB.
Carlos Camacho, HLB's Global Transfer Pricing Leader, sits down with Christian Jahndorf (HLB Germany) and Marina Gentile (HLB USA) to discuss the importance of tax planning around intangible assets.
The post Eps 29: Transfer pricing and tax planning appeared first on HLB.
Our Global Transfer Pricing Leader, Carlos Camacho, sits down with Christian Jahndorf (HLB Germany) and Marina Gentile (HLB USA) to discuss what are intangible assets are and what role they play in transfer pricing.
The post Eps 28: Transfer pricing and intangibles appeared first on HLB.
In this episode, Global Chief Innovation Officer Abu Bakkar discussed the key findings of this year’s HLB Cybersecurity Survey 2022 with Global Advisory and Technology Leader Jim Bourke and HLB Digital Leader for Gustavo Solis.
The post Eps 27: Key findings from HLB Cybersecurity Survey 2022 appeared first on HLB.
In this episode, Carlos Camacho, HLB’s Global Transfer Pricing Leader is joined by Till Zech, from HLB Germany, gives an introduction to Transfer pricing and discusses the latest trends in this arena.
The post Eps 26: Introduction to transfer pricing and latest trends appeared first on HLB.
<span>In follow-up to our cybersecurity report 2021 we discuss the integration of accounting and cyber forensics, and ask – what should business leaders be aware of? With guests Tom Reck and Matt Ferrante, both Partners at HLB USA.</span>
The post Eps 25: The integration of accounting and cyber forensics appeared first on HLB.
For many emerging growth companies, the pandemic has presented unique opportunities. We sit down with Chris DeMayo, HLB’s Global Emerging Technology Leader, Patrizio Prospero from HLB Malta and HLB USA’s David Sacarelos sit down to discuss how these companies navigated M&A activity during 2020 and the expectations for 2021.
The post Eps 24: Emerging growth companies and M&A activity during the pandemic appeared first on HLB.
In light of Cybersecurity Awareness Month, HLB’s Chief Innovation Officer Abu Bakkar is joined by Global Advisory Leader Jim Bourke, and HLB Digital Partners Almerindo Graziano and Gustavo Solis to discuss the most pressing cyber-risks of today, the lessons learned from lockdown and the road ahead for CTOs to protect against cyber-crime in the age of remote working.
The post Eps 23: Cyber-risks in the age of remote working appeared first on HLB.
In a follow-up to our North America podcast, we sit down with Bart de Volder from HLB Netherlands and David East, Head of FDI at Bureau van Dijk to discuss in what ways the European investment climate looks bright, despite the ongoing impact of the pandemic.
The post Eps 22: How the European investment climate is adapting to the New Normal appeared first on HLB.
The global investment climate has been considerably impacted by the pandemic. We sat down with Anant Patel, HLB’s Global Transaction Advisory Services Leader and David East, Head of FDI at Bureau van Dijk, to discuss the North American investment climate and the impact COVID-19 is having on cross-border activity in the region.
The post Eps 21: COVID-19’s impact on the North American investment climate appeared first on HLB.
COVID-19 has disrupted most professions across the globe with auditing being no exception. We sat down with HLB’s International Assurance Committee Member Jennifer Chowhan and HLB UK’s Caroline Monk to discuss the broader impact the pandemic is having on financial reporting. This includes some of the <span>key issues global businesses and their auditors need to be aware of in light of ... Read More
The post Eps 20: The ongoing impact of COVID-19 on financial reporting appeared first on HLB.
With the abrupt change in economic conditions and likelihood for ongoing challenges, existing Transfer Pricing policies may no longer reflect economic realities. We sat down with HLB’s Global Transfer Pricing Leader, Carlos Camacho and Marina Gentile from HLB USA to explore some of the issues being encountered and transfer pricing policy considerations when addressing short-term business disruptions as well as ... Read More
The post Eps 19: Transfer Pricing considerations in light of COVID-19 appeared first on HLB.
Smart technologies such as IOT and blockchain are having a huge impact on global businesses. We sat down with HLB’s Patrizio Prospero and Jim Bourke to understand what new emerging technologies trends are on the horizon for 2020 or if we can expect businesses to embrace these existing technologies more.
The post Eps 18: Emerging technology trends for 2020 appeared first on HLB.
Business leaders across the globe consider Artificial Intelligence (AI) the most important technological innovation for business future success. We sat down with HLB’s Jim Bourke and Claus Frank and guest speaker Heiko Altrichter from AI research laboratory Laxford Capital to understand the benefits and limitations of AI for business.
The post Eps. 17: Transforming business through AI appeared first on HLB.
David East, Director of Product Strategy at Moody’s Analytics working for Bureau van Dijk and Andrew Mosby from HLB’s Global Accounting and Compliance Services group discuss how increased levels of uncertainty are affecting European FDI trends.
The post Eps 16: Investor confidence remains uncertain but opportunities are ahead appeared first on HLB.
What role does the Not-For-Profit sector play in the development of Africa and overcoming key challenges such as social integration, unemployment and poverty alleviation? HLB’s Clensy Appavoo and Dave Springsteen discuss the matter.
The post Eps 15: The role of Not-For-Profits in the development of Africa appeared first on HLB.






