EMEA Dbriefs
Staying connected to all the latest tax issues and strategies can be a challenge. That’s why Deloitte developed Dbriefs – live webcasts that give you valuable fresh insights on important developments affecting your business.
Archived webcasts
Webcasts archived in the last six months can be accessed on the Dbriefs archives page. For a complete program schedule and topic information, select the Programme guide.
Upcoming webcasts
International Tax
Interest Deductions in the US - Emerging Trends in IRS Challenges
30 May 2012, 12.00 noon BST, 1.00 pm CEST
Host: Bill Dodwell
Presenters: Ken Bransom, Peter Badenhuizen
The IRS are increasingly challenging intercompany debt and refinancing transactions, and multinational companies investing in the United States can learn lessons from recent developments and cases before the US Courts. What does your organisation need to know about recent IRS challenges in order to be prepared for examination? We'll discuss:
- Ongoing and recent challenges by the IRS.
- Quantitative measures (e.g. debt / equity ratios) and acceptable levels of debt.
- Positive fact patterns and situations to avoid.
- Issues affecting refinancing of US debt.
Gain insights into the latest challenges by the US tax authorities and how organisations are responding.
Indirect Tax
Challenges with VAT Triangulation for Today's Supply Chain Models
6 June 2012, 12.00 noon BST, 1.00 pm CEST
Host: Daniel Lyons
Presenters: Daniel Barlow, Pascal Schrijver
'Triangulation' applies where goods are delivered directly from a supplier in one EU state to a business party in another state, and are not physically delivered to each party in the supply chain. Intended as a VAT simplification, triangulation remains an area of confusion, and risk. What does your organisation need to be aware of when applying triangulation? We'll discuss:
- The fundamental principles of the triangulation rules.
- Particular issues to be aware of and common pitfalls.
- The tax authorities' approach to triangulation.
- Recent case law on triangulation, including the CJEU's decision in Facet Trading BV.
Learn more about the application of the triangulation rules.
Tax Management and Tax Accounting
What is a World Class Tax Function?
11 July 2012, 12.00 noon BST, 1.00 pm CEST
Host: Alan Macpherson
Presenters: Jennifer Deutsch, Mark Kennedy
Managing taxes in a global organisation has become increasingly complex and challenging in recent years. The pressure to deliver value is growing while the legislative and regulatory environment becomes increasingly restrictive. World class organisations are looking for efficiencies - achieving more with less resource - without sacrificing quality. What steps can your organisation take to be world class? We'll discuss:
- Clarifying goals to manage taxes and measure success.
- Confirming roles and responsibilities.
- Taking a risk-based approach.
- Streamlining processes.
- Exploring alternative resourcing models, e.g. shared service centres.
- Effective use of technology.
Learn how to ensure your tax team is truly world class.
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