Ernst & Young Monthly News November 2007
Events
November 2007
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November 12/13, 2007; Lucerne
For the first time, the European Public Sector Award (EPSA) will acknowledge innovative and outstanding administrative services from the whole of
Europe at an innovation congress sponsored by Ernst & Young.
(HTML, French)
November 13, 2007; Geneva
November 15, Zurich
- Nouvelles interprétations GIPS
- Guidance Statements: Conseils et avis concernant certaines questions spéciales
- GIPS et MiFID: Potentiel de synergie ou sujets distincts ?
(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, English, 97 kB)
November 14, 2007; Zurich
November 15, 2007; Geneva
Our specialists from Ernst & Young Netherlands and Switzerland are presenting this seminar, which consists of two workshops on “Dutch Tax
Developments” and on “How to use the Netherlands with Tax planning strategies”, jointly.
(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, French)
November 22/23, 2007; Montreux
The “French-speaking public entities” group (GPCPF) is a corporate member of the Association Suisse d’Audit Interne (ASAI – Swiss Internal Audit Association)
under Article 2(5) of the Association’s statutes. Participants in the group are corporate members of the ASAI engaged in audit work within public bodies
incorporated in French-speaking Switzerland, in Ticino or are themselves French-speaking (carrying out financial monitoring for cantons, municipalities or
the Swiss Confederation). The next seminar will be discussing “Internal monitoring and audit systems”.
(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.
(HTML, French)
November 30, 2007; Geneva
SME and start-up breakfasts, organised by the City of Geneva Economic Promotion Office (part of the Department of the Economy and Health), are held to
discuss various issues of immediate relevance to start-ups and SMEs. They are aimed not only at educating and informing entrepreneurs but also promoting
exchanges of views and networking.
December 2007
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December 5, 2007; Geneva (in English)
Issue: VAT and Customs
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December 5, 2007; Zurich
The objective of this interactive Panel Event is to provide the opportunity to receive firsthand information from three members of the GIPS® EC on
today’s situation and the future development of the GIPS®. At the same time, this event will be a unique opportunity to discuss your questions and
issues with the panelists on the GIPS® today and their potential future development in the context of the «GIPS® 2010» project. The panelists are
eager to exchange views with important GIPS® stakeholders in Switzerland.
(HTML, German)
December 6, 2007; Zurich
Are you on the right track? 2008 will see the entry into force of new tax legislation in many countries that are important to Swiss businesses – first
among them being Germany, whose corporation taxes are being reformed in 2008.
This event offers you the chance to review your tax strategy and planning. Tax specialists will be discussing issues of practical relevance to corporate
taxation departments at the highest level, focussing as much as possible on the practicalities. Seize this opportunity to exchange views with the speakers
and to find out whether you are making use of all the opportunities that the new arrangements offer your business.
(HTML, French)
Dezember 17, 2007; Lausanne
A day discovering auditing
January 2008
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January 7/8 and 10/11, 2008; Unterägeri
Recruitment camp for students who are looking to kick-start their career in accounting.
(HTML German)
January 28/29, 2008; Flims
The law on corporation tax is in a state of constant flux, particularly in recent years – not only because of new legislation, but also in response to
changes in case law and practice. This seminar will address new laws and regulations – not only those actually in force, but also those that have been
proposed or are under discussion.
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January 31, 2008; Zurich
The coming year will see the Swiss energy market facing fundamental challenges. With parts of the Electricity Supply Act (StromVG) entering into force
on 1 January 2008, the Swiss electricity market is starting to open up. Further moves towards deregulation will follow. Now is the time to get
your business into a fit state to handle the new market conditions. Other market-related hot potatoes include nuclear power, ‘green electricity’ and the
threat of an ‘electricity gap’: the 5th ETP conference entitled “Swiss Energy Market” will focus on these, and similar, contemporary issues.
February 2008
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February 28, 2007; Geneva
A day discovering auditing