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Accounting The future of non-financial reporting – an update on sustainability reportingThe Institute of Public Auditors in Germany, Incorporated Association (IDW) [Institut der Wirtschaftsprüfer in Deutschland e.V.], published a position paper on the future of non-financial reporting and assurance. Besides aspects to be considered for the development of an integrated reporting that addresses the information requirements of all stakeholders, the abstract provides an update on the latest ESG reporting pronuncements.
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Accounting New group reporting standard on income tax information enacted TeaserNew Group Reporting Standard on Income Tax Information is compulsory from June 21, 2024. It discloses income tax and corporate tax information on foreign affiliates on a country-by-country basis.
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Accounting Accounting for the inflation adjustment premiumThe Institute of Public Auditors in Germany (IDW Institut der Wirtschaftsprüfer) has now is-sued its opinion on the presentation of the employer's obligation in the financial statements. We will inform you about the details.
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Energy costs What companies can do against electricity price increasesThe reduction in the EEG surcharge extends the scope of companies to be fully ex-empted from the electricity concession fee. What you should consider for the formal application of the exemption from the electricity concession fee.
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Japanese companies and investors value Germany very highly. The reasons for this include the high levels of productivity, the excellent infrastructure and the easy access to the market. For these reasons, Japanese companies are expanding in Germany, and the country is considered a top location.
Because more and more Japanese businesses are coming to Germany and doing business in Germany, Grant Thornton has set up a Japan desk at its Düsseldorf office. From here, we assist Japanese companies wherever they need us. Our services range from auditing, transfer prices, assistance with tax, including global tax management, to internal controls and business strategy advisory.
In total, 1,500 specialists assist Japanese firms. The German Japan desk also offers international services in collaboration with the Japanese member office Taiyo Grant Thornton as well as 62,000 advisers and auditors in 140 countries around the world.
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