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Why Your Tax Department Should Have a Bigger Voice

Why Your Tax Department Should Have a Bigger Voice

Tax regulation is mounting worldwide, elevating the importance of giving the tax function "a seat at the table" in corporate decision-making.

By David McCann | October 25, 2016

Businesses Willing to Pay Higher Taxes if Rules Are Clarified

Businesses Willing to Pay Higher Taxes if Rules Are Clarified

If tax authorities were more transparent about acceptable tax planning, business leaders say they would be willing to pay more taxes.

By Katie Kuehner-Hebert | August 5, 2015

Too Much Finance Hampers Economic Growth: OECD

Too Much Finance Hampers Economic Growth: OECD

Over the past 50 years, credit by banks and other institutions to households and businesses has grown three times as fast as economic activity.

By Katie Kuehner-Hebert | June 17, 2015

G7 to Clamp Down on Tax Avoidance Via Transfer Pricing

Corporate Finance

G7 to Clamp Down on Tax Avoidance Via Transfer Pricing

Multinational firms said to be 'cheating' African countries out of billions of dollars that could be used for health care and education.

By Katie Kuehner-Hebert | June 9, 2015

Gender Balance Benefits Workplace, But Gap Remains

Human Resources

Gender Balance Benefits Workplace, But Gap Remains

"Not only do men and women feel better when working together, but they also seem to perform better," found one researcher.

By Matthew Heller | March 17, 2015

OECD Links Income Inequality to Weaker Growth

Workplace Issues

OECD Links Income Inequality to Weaker Growth

The evidence proves "that addressing high and growing inequality is critical to promote strong and sustained growth," says the OECD secretary general.

By Matthew Heller | December 10, 2014

OECD Unveils Plan to Rein in Profit Shifters

OECD Unveils Plan to Rein in Profit Shifters

The first seven components of the project to battle base erosion and profit shifting (BEPS) address transfer pricing and bilateral tax treaties.

By Matthew Heller | September 16, 2014

OECD Cuts Growth Forecasts; Urges Intervention in Euro Zone

OECD Cuts Growth Forecasts; Urges Intervention in Euro Zone

While cutting forecasts for the major economies, the OECD says the euro zone requires stronger central bank intervention.

By Matthew Heller | September 16, 2014

OECD Admits It Flubbed Growth Forecasts

OECD Admits It Flubbed Growth Forecasts

The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development says it overestimated economic growth worldwide in the years following the financial crisis.

By Vincent Ryan | February 11, 2014