Ernst & Young Monthly News October 2007
Events
October 2007
(HTML German)
October 9, 2007; Kornhaus Ulm, Germany
This event will give you information on the following subject areas: Grisons/Zug/Switzerland as a business location, corporate tax reforms and setting
up companies, the tax environment, property purchase, and residence and work permits/employment law. In addition, you can obtain more details first
hand from a report by a German company that has successfully set up in Switzerland.
(HTML Englisch)
October 23, 2007; Geneva (in English)
Having breakfast and getting a grip around Customs Law – two activities we want to fuse in a way that you can smoothly digest the latest developments
in Swiss and EU Customs Duty. Our goal is to up-date you and thus to enable you to initiate within your company what needs to be evaluated,
considered, changed or – in the best of all cases – disregarded.
(HTML German)
October 23 and 24, 2007; Zurich
International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS) are gaining in importance in Switzerland. This intensive workshop provides an in-depth insight into
the core topics and uses of IPSAS in a short space of time. Participants are given concepts, practical guidance and ideas for introducing and using IPSAS in their
own areas of responsibility.
(HTML German)
October 25, 2007; Stuttgart
Cross-border activities are no longer a structural tool solely at the disposal of large companies. More and more mid-sized organizations are also taking a step
beyond national borders and moving their company or parts of it to another country. However, cross-border activities don’t just bring opportunities – the associated
tax risks also need to be considered.
(HTML German)
October 30, 2007; Zug
The two Swiss Venture Club Education partners, Credit Suisse and Ernst & Young, will highlight aspects of internationalization for SMEs. Also, they
will identify opportunities and risks which arise when entering the asian market.
November 2007
(HTML French)
November 2, 2007; Yverdon-les-Bains (in French)
What measures need to be taken? What issues need particular attention? Organizing foreign postings requires a high level of specialist expertise. The aim
of this half-day event is to provide you with information and answers to your questions.
(HTML German)
November 6, 2007; Zurich
These events always take place at the beginning of November. They focus on current issues and questions posed by practitioners and provide ideas for
implementation. Run by the VPS Verlag, the “VPS Impulses” series of seminars is designed to support understanding of individual responsibility for occupational pensions.
(HTML German)
November 6, 2007; Berne (in German)
Issue: VAT and Customs
(HTML French)
November 6, 2007, Geneva
Thème: VAT in the national and international society groups
(HTML German)
November 6 and 7, 2007; Zurich
Two days to get you up to scratch. Cramming session for graduates of the course of study toward the Diploma as IFRS/IAS Accountant, certified by the
Controller Akademie and Ernst & Young.
(HTML German)
November 7, 2007; Zurich
This seminar deals with
- current developments in legislation in Switzerland and the EU
- cross-border deliveries, taking particular account of principal structures
- the growing importance of VAT for multinational organizations
- the opportunities and risks faced by financial services providers – both from a Swiss perspective and in light of developments within the EU
(PDF German, 204 kB)
November 14/15, 2007; Lucerne
The idea behind this event is to provide all parties interested in the development of Swiss tax legislation with an opportunity to exchange ideas,
and to give experienced tax specialists the chance to rapidly obtain a broad overview at a challenging level. In particular, the presentations on
the latest developments from the government administration perspective (confederation and cantons) make this Tax Meeting an extremely valuable tool.
(PDF German, 200 kB)
November 15, 2007; Zurich
New legislative and regulatory developments are coming into force for companies and auditors, and the resultant changes need to be taken into account
and implemented. This seminar highlights the latest most important new legal rules with which auditors will be faced.
(HTML German)
November 20, 2007; Aarau
Twice a year, our clients can take advantage of the expertise provided by top-class specialists from the areas of retirement provision and investments, who
impart the latest knowledge on future changes in legislation, provide tips on implementing these changes in practice, and demonstrate options for professional
management of pension funds.
(HTML German)
November 20/21, 2007; Thalwil/Zurich
Tax havens have come under heavy fire from critics and are under pressure due to the tax structuring opportunities they offer. At this seminar you
can find out about the latest developments regarding global tax havens and learn the correct and sensible way to set up and use offshore structures.
(HTML German)
November 22, 2007; Zurich
Occupational pension provision in Switzerland is constantly evolving. Structural reform plays an important role in this process. What changes will this
bring for pension plan auditors?
(HTML English)
November 28, 2007; Zurich (in German)
November 29, 2007; Geneva (in English)
This Roundtable will give an overview on the changes with the new Corporate Income Tax Law and China’s enhanced transfer pricing governance. Guest
speaker Dr. Kurt Haerri, President of the Swiss-Chinese Chamber of Commerce will talk about the current business environment in China and what Swiss
investors need to consider when doing business in China.
December 2007
(HTML French)
December 5, 2007, Geneva (in English)
Issue: VAT and Customs
January 2008
(HTML German)
January 7/8 and 10/11, 2008; Unterägeri
Recruitment camp for students who are looking to kick-start their career in accounting.