January 2011

An International Corporate Tax Agenda for the New Congress
As the 112th Congress gets down to business, high on its list should be corporate tax reform – if the U.S. wants to stay competitive with its trading partners. Just about all of the major industrialized countries have or plan to cut their corporate tax rates … except, thus far, the U.S.

June 2008

Special Challenges for Anti-Corruption Compliance in China
An attorney highlights two aspects of the Chinese business environment that global companies doing business in China’s anti-corruption compliance programs must address to avoid participating in corrupt activities.

October 2007

IFRS: The Dialogue is Shifting, From ‘Whether to When’
With over 100 countries requiring or accepting International Financial Reporting Standards, the likelihood of companies around the globe using the same accounting standards is in view.

October 2007

Is IFRS Becoming the International Language of Accounting?
Over the past five years, there’s been much movement towards adopting a global accounting standard, and recent SEC actions confirm regulator interest. But, much work, acceptance and learning will need to occur before one accounting language becomes reality.

July 2007

Fraud Risk in China: Real but Manageable
The booming populations and emerging economies and markets – particularly in China – provide tremendous opportunities for growth and profits. Eager to participate, many companies are intimidated by the inherent risk.

March 2007

India Rising
When it comes to low-cost country sourcing, China is no longer the only game in town, says a senior executive at sourcing vendor Ariba.

July 2004

Caution Ahead for China Expansion
It's a long road ahead for China, but despite these economic and infrastructure challenges, the country still serves as a major global economic power with a very bright future.

November 2001

International Outlook 2001
The IASC is driving sweeping changes for harmonizing accounting standards. Incoming chairman and CEO Sir David Tweedie talks with managing editor Ellen M. Heffes.