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Sean Denham, Global Head of Business Services, reviews statistics from Grant Thornton’s most recent ‘International Business Report’ and questions how the coronavirus crisis will challenge or reinforce the five forces of change affecting professional service firms

In a time of political and economic uncertainty, people are willing to call out poor conduct more than ever before. For organisations around the globe, this presents both a challenge and an opportunity.

As the digitalisation of the economy continues to create challenges for global taxation, a number of bodies have started to plan and execute the implementation of a digital services tax (DST).

The impact of the US Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) on corporate earnings and investment plans are appearing significant and further opportunities are unfolding.

With cybersecurity attacks becoming increasingly sophisticated, one of the biggest challenges for companies is to measure these often intangible impacts in real terms.

The global mobility environment is changing rapidly. Read more on the top three issues to be addressed to make sure that international mobility programs and global workforces are effective in delivering growth in the future.

Talking to diverse organisations every day, one thing that comes across, regardless of sector or ambition, is that the way organisations take or manage risks when they arrive is reflective of the business culture.

The media industry is in the grip of a technological revolution, and it’s affecting every part of the business. Distribution models, commissioning procedures, revenue streams… they are all evolving as the industry responds to the shift to digital and personalisation.

Whilst corporate tax avoidance continues to grab headlines, some of the biggest reforms are in fact occurring within indirect tax.

While the property market remains buoyant, too many investors base their decisions on gut feel, which could lead to missed opportunities.

With increasing compliance obligations and risks expected as a result of BEPS, tax is set to be more integral to businesses decision making processes

For tomorrow’s billion-dollar tech companies, the challenge and complexity of tax should never be underestimated.

Kenya’s economy is becoming more dynamic. For businesses seeking to expand, it could be the perfect stepping stone into the region.

The practical impact of the OECDs recommendations and the key issues that should be on your radar as a tax function and head of tax.

Tomorrow, we can expect new technologies enabling the internet of things to create opportunities for future fast-growth companies. Some will become industry leaders – the Xiaomis and Ubers of tomorrow. Many more will fail – either because their offering wasn’t differentiated enough, or because their management made the wrong decisions.