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This Isn’t TherapyENCORE: We talk to an AI therapist!FROM THE VAULT: This Isn't Therapy... it's the *encore* episode about AI therapists and if they can ever replace the real thing. In this episode, Jake and Simon discuss a recent BBC article about why teens are seeking out AI therapist bots and what that means for the future of mental health. Conversational AI or, in other words, "chatbots with a personality" are gaining more attention and users are finding new therapy-ish use-cases on platforms like Character.ai and Replika. The pros, the cons, the risks, and the benefits. All that and more!BBC Article discussed: Young...
2025-09-2541 min
The Power Of Zero ShowThe Vindication of Indexed Universal Life and Fixed Indexed Annuities: What the Ernst & Young Study Finally ProvesErnst & Young recently came out with a new updated study, which is likely to scandalize mainstream financial experts like they did with their 2021 study. Back then, they asked the question, "Is the stock market-only retirement approach really the strategy that gives you the highest levels of income and the best outcomes over a 30-year retirement?" In their new study, on the other hand, they substituted Indexed Universal Life for Whole Life, and Fixed Index Annuities for Deferred Income Annuities – a move that led to unexpected and spectacular results. Host David McKnight explains that by...
2025-07-1609 min
More Than Commas318 - White Coat Investor Disagrees with Ernst & Young (Part 4)In this final installment of our four-part deep dive, we conclude our review of White Coat Investor's critique of the Ernst & Young whitepaper on insurance products. If you've stuck with us from Episode 315 through now, you know this has been a winding journey through annuities, whole life policies, investment assumptions—and plenty of eyebrow-raising takes. Today, we wrap it all up with our closing thoughts on the White Coat Investor review. We also zoom out to look at the big picture: What's really at stake when professionals argue about insurance-backed retirement strategies? ...
2025-04-1423 min
More Than Commas314 - Ernst & Young's Guide to Life Insurance & AnnuitiesIn this episode of More than Commas, we take a deep dive into Ernst & Young's latest white paper on integrating life insurance and annuities into a financial plan. With a projected $240 trillion retirement savings gap by 2030, EY's research highlights how strategies beyond traditional investments—such as permanent life insurance and deferred income annuities—can enhance income stability and legacy value. We break down the key takeaways from their analysis and what it means for your retirement planning. Tune in to learn how a smarter, more balanced approach could optimize your financial future. Download the Ernst & Young...
2025-03-1706 min
EY Cross-Border Taxation AlertsEY Cross-Border Taxation Spotlight for Week ending 14 March 2025A review of the week's major US international tax-related news. In this edition: Congressional Republicans coalescing around single budget reconciliation bill – Congress poised to pass CR to fund the government – Congress votes to repeal IRS final regs on 'DeFI' digital asset reporting – Trump Administration selects Washington Council Ernst & Young's Rebecca Burch to be Treasury Deputy Assistant Secretary for International Tax Affairs.
2025-03-1404 min
This Isn’t TherapyToo much, too young: The toll of parentificationThis Isn't Therapy... it's the episode about one of the things that robs kids of a care-free childhood: being parentified. When kids are forced to grow up too soon and become adults in childhood, kids can take on adult-like responsibilities and burdens. In this episode, we talk about the difference between healthy responsibility for kids and parentification and talk about the impact of having childhood stolen from us and being burdened before we're developmentally ready.Article: Were you a ‘parentified child’? What happens when children have to behave like adults By Nivida ChandraGot a quan...
2025-01-1643 min
The bluEPrint by Executive PlatformsAI in Supply Chains: Today's Real-World Applications and What is Still to Come — A Conversation with Experts from Ernst & Young LLPAt the 2024 edition of the North American Supply Chain Executive Summit series we sat down with two of Ernst & Young LLP’s supply chain leaders to talk about how AI is shaping supply chain operations today, what we can look forward to in the near future, and also where our current use cases are tempering some of the more hyperbolic expectations while also illustrating real-world capabilities that are going to change the way businesses approach data-intensive tasks throughout their value chain and S&OP processes. Takshay Aggarwal and Parag Jategaonkar have more than 45 years of experience between them helping co...
2024-12-1218 min
My FX BuddiesErnst & Young reveals the completion rate of the Rafidain Bank restructuring projectErnst & Young reveals the completion rate of the Rafidain Bank restructuring project link to My FX Buddies Blog https://www.myfxbuddies.com/2024/12/e... If you'd like to support me: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/tishwash The World Bank's Regional Director in Iraq, Emmanuel Salinas, explained the reality of work on this project, in which he presented the opportunities available within the banking work environment in Iraq and the mechanism for developing the restructuring plan in its operational and financial aspects. While Firas Kilani, an expert in the restructuring project from Ernst & Young, explained that the...
2024-12-0636 min
My FX BuddiesErnst & Young reveals the completion rate of the Rafidain Bank restructuring projectErnst & Young reveals the completion rate of the Rafidain Bank restructuring project
link to My FX Buddies Blog
The World Bank's Regional Director in Iraq, Emmanuel Salinas, explained the reality of work on this project, in which he presented the opportunities available within the banking work environment in Iraq and the mechanism for developing the restructuring plan in its operational and financial aspects.
While Firas Kilani, an expert in the restructuring project from Ernst & Young, explained that the project has made great progress since its inception in September 2024 and has currently reached 74%, and...
2024-12-0636 min
Change HappensChange Happens with Prof. Andrew Wilks - episode 59"The moment of discovery, that sense of awe and wonderment, is something I wish every scientist could experience."In this captivating episode, Professor Andrew Wilks takes us on a journey from the council estates of Liverpool to the forefront of molecular cancer biology. A scientist-turned-entrepreneur, Andrew’s career spans the discovery of JAK proteins, founding 12 biotech companies, and achieving the rare trifecta: discovering a protein, developing a therapeutic molecule, and creating a medicine that changes lives.Andrew’s story is one of curiosity, resilience, and unwavering determination to make a difference in cancer research and beyo...
2024-12-0229 min
Artificial Intelligence Act - EU AI ActErnst & Young's AI Platform Revolutionizes OperationsErnst & Young, one of the leading global professional services firms, has been at the forefront of leveraging artificial intelligence to transform its operations. However, its AI integration must now navigate the comprehensive and stringent regulatory framework established by the European Union's new Artificial Intelligence Act.The European Union's Artificial Intelligence Act represents a significant step forward in the global discourse on AI governance. As the first legal framework of its kind, it aims to ensure that artificial intelligence systems are safe, transparent, and accountable. Under this regulation, AI applications are classified into four risk categories—from minimal risk to...
2024-10-1503 min
This Isn’t TherapyENCORE: The eerie hype of self-improvement influencersThis Isn't Therapy...this is an *encore* deep dive into self-improvement influencers and the impact they're having on men: "how to be more alpha by yelling at the ocean!! How to get a six pack by eating a pound of raw liver a day!! Why being sad is a state of mind so go chew on a football!!!! Oh no!! Don't fret though, Simon and Jake keep it flirty and fun as they discuss the online obsession with fitness, mindset, and self-optimization. Are we undoing the progress we’ve made to reduce mental health stigma?!Sources:...
2024-09-2645 min
Change HappensChange Happens with Leisel Jones - episode 55“You think ‘Oh, I worked so hard for something I thought was going to change everything and it didn’t”Even Olympic gold loses its shine.What happens when everything you set out to achieve ends up feeling like a fleeting moment?Leisel Jones is an Australian icon and regarded as one of the world's greatest ever female swimmers.Now a published author, media personality, and celebrated radio host, Leisel talks about her journey as a young girl in the public eye>winning gold but losing her spark>makin...
2024-07-2231 min
This Isn’t TherapyENCORE: AI Therapist vs. Human TherapistThis Isn't Therapy... it's the *encore* episode about AI therapists and if they can ever replace the real thing. In this episode, Jake and Simon discuss a recent BBC article about why teens are seeking out AI therapist bots and what that means for the future of mental health. Conversational AI or, in other words, "chatbots with a personality" are gaining more attention and users are finding new therapy-ish use-cases on platforms like Character.ai and Replika. The pros, the cons, the risks, and the benefits. All that and more!BBC Article discussed: Young people turning to...
2024-06-2041 min
Good Fit CareersMike Smith - Manager at Ernst & YoungMike Smith, Manager at Ernst & Young LLP, sits down with Ryan to discuss his career, consulting in large scale transformation projects, and his thoughts on hiring and being hired.Connect with Mike on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/masmith1/The views reflected in this podcast are the views of Mike Smith do not necessarily reflect the views of Ernst & Young LLP or other members of the global EY organization.
2024-05-291h 14
This Isn’t TherapyThe eerie hype of self-improvement influencersThis Isn't Therapy...this is an (accidental) deep dive into self-improvement influencers and the impact they're having on men: "how to be more alpha by yelling at the ocean!! How to get a six pack by eating a pound of raw liver a day!! Why being sad is a state of mind so go chew on a football!!!! Oh no!! Don't fret though, Simon and Jake keep it flirty and fun as they discuss the online obsession with fitness, mindset, and self-optimization. Are we undoing the progress we’ve made to reduce mental health stigma?! Sources: ...
2024-05-0245 min
This Isn’t TherapyWe talk to an AI therapistThis Isn't Therapy... it's the episode about AI therapists and if they can ever replace the real thing. In this episode, Jake and Simon discuss a recent BBC article about why teens are seeking out AI therapist bots and what that means for the future of mental health. Conversational AI or, in other words, "chatbots with a personality" are gaining more attention and users are finding new therapy-ish use-cases on platforms like Character.ai and Replika. The pros, the cons, the risks, and the benefits. All that and more! BBC Article discussed: Young people turning to AI...
2024-01-1841 min
Web3 Deep DiveEverything about Ethereum for business with Paul Brody of Ernst & YoungRachel Wolfson sat down with Paul Brody, Global Blockchain Leader for Ernst & Young (EY), to discuss how Ethereum is being leveraged by leading enterprises. Paul also discusses his new book, Ethereum for Businesses, explaining the goal behind the book.
This week's guest:
Paul Brody drives Ernst & Young initiatives and investments in blockchain technology across consulting, audit and tax business lines. He has held a number of leadership positions in the areas of internet of things, supply chain and operations and business strategy, working with many client organizations.
S...
2023-07-1447 min
Skills 4 LifeOlivia Banks – Senior in the Assurance Practice, Ernst & Young LLPOlivia Banks is a Senior in the Assurance Practice at Ernst & Young. Her career started after graduating from Gonzaga University with a degree in accounting and finance. She is also a Woodinville High School graduate. Ernst & Young LLP Gonzaga University Gonzaga University – Hogan Entrepreneurial Leadership Program Kenmore Air American Institute of Certified Public Accountants A production by the Northshore Schools Foundation, a Top-Rated “Great Nonprofits” award-recipient, “Guidestar” Gold Participant, and Best of a “Best of Northshore” nonprofit. Host: Kira Dorrian Audio Editor: Allison Preisinger Production Manager: Da...
2023-06-0517 min
EY Tech ConnectHow is evolving Talent strategy reshaping software's future business models
Join us as we talk about how the software economy and the businesses that power it have evolved, the disruption that the pandemic and macroeconomic environment are causing in the industry, and how decision-makers can proactively manage and leverage this disruption to move their long-term growth strategy forward.
For the industry, flexibility is one of the key watchwords, especially as workers demand more flexibility in when and where they work. Companies need to think differently about how that flexibility affects not just the way they develop products, but their entire operating model. Leaders also need to think...
2023-05-3020 minThe Power Of Zero ShowErnst & Young Study on Using Permanent Life Insurance for Retirement Income (Surprising Results!)A recently published study claims that taking income from permanent life insurance and annuities in retirement can create a better outcome for investors. Ernst & Young compared five different strategies including investments only, investments and term life insurance, permanent life insurance and investments, deferred income annuities, and a combination of #3 and #4. In their comparison, Ernst & Young considered insurance products part of the fixed income allocation and bond replacements. They also used the permanent life insurance as a volatility buffer, where they access the cash value of the policy to pay for lifestyle needs during p...
2023-04-1908 min
Tax Crime JunkiesEpisode 1: An Introduction to Tax Crime Junkies. Ernst & Young Fined 100M for Cheating on Ethics ExamsJoin us today as we dive deep into the Ernst & Young case that is costing them 100m dollars! We unpack the court case and how CPAs at Ernst & Young were cheating on their exams for over a decade! We also introduce ourselves, our vision, and what we hope to accomplish through the launching of this podcast! Tune in now!
Talking Points:
CPA Exams
Ethics
Cover-Ups
Crimes Committed
Advice on how to avoid this
Houston Astros Cheating Connection
Integrity in our business
Much More
2023-02-2435 minTax Crime JunkiesEpisode 1: An Introduction to Tax Crime Junkies. Ernst & Young Fined 100M for Cheating on Ethics ExamsJoin us today as we dive deep into the Ernst & Young case that is costing them 100m dollars! We unpack the court case and how CPAs at Ernst & Young were cheating on their exams for over a decade! We also introduce ourselves, our vision, and what we hope to accomplish through the launching of this podcast! Tune in now!
Talking Points:
CPA Exams
Ethics
Cover-Ups
Crimes Committed
Advice on how to avoid this
Houston Astros Cheating Connection
Integrity in our business
Much More
2023-02-2435 minEY Tech ConnectIs talent the key to transforming your Operating Model
Join us as we discuss how tech companies need an agile operating model to thrive and accelerate growth in this constantly changing business environment. Developing an agile operational structure; reimagining the workplace; redefining global compliance policies; and embracing environmental, social and governance (ESG) needs are all key principles in the drive to a future-fit operating model. This focus has a massive impact on the organization and workforce, specifically in tech organizations.
In this episode, we explore the importance of organizational resiliency and the need for companies to identify vulnerabilities, including those related to talent, and really be...
2023-01-1832 min
Down and Dirty with Nathaniel ErnstEpisode 10: Diving into the World of Ultrarunning with Arden YoungUltrarunning is an endurance sport that pushes both mind and body to the limit! Joining us today to tell us how it’s possible to successfully navigate 100 miles of treacherous terrain, is Dentist and Ultramarathon Runner, Arden Young. After winning her first ultramarathon in 2016, Arden has never looked back, even going as far as taking a break from her 12 years in dentistry to focus on her ambitions as a runner. Our guest explains how running can be the best stress-reliever and how racing events help goers to form connections and build relationships. She then goes on to shed some li...
2022-12-1558 min
Change HappensChange Happens Power Bite Edition with Holly RansomPOWERFUL LESSONS IN CHANGE – BITE-SIZED. “My 5ft tall grandmother Dorothy had inserted herself between Goliath and this poor girl on the checkout and said how dare you talk to that young woman like that, you apologise....... I said grandma that was so brave, and she said honey if you walk past it you tell the world it's OK."Holly Ransom is a globally renowned content curator, powerful speaker and thought leader, who delivered a Peace Charter to the Dalai Lama, she was Sir Richard Branson’s nominee on a ‘Smart List’ of Future Game Changers to watch, a...
2022-12-0104 minEY Tech ConnectAre you ready for the next generation of the gaming industry?Join us as we talk about how to improve the customer experience within the gaming industry at the center of the metaverse. We discuss how gaming organizations are preparing themselves for an asset-driven metaverse, including the challenges and potential regulatory concerns.
We’ll also hear how gaming businesses can operate, be profitable and collaborate with each other in the same space and same digital economy.
For gaming organizations to collaborate, assets must be exchanged. A digital economy is vital to the next generation of the gaming industry and to create unique customer experiences.
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2022-10-1019 min
None of our BusinessesNOB 123: Big 4 Overwork, Senior Discounts, Tax Bill, Ernst & Young Split, Productive CommuteThe None of our Businesses crew gather to discuss the death of a 33 year old woman at an Ernst & Young firm in Sydney which is raising questions about overworking at big 4 firms, John Stankey, CEO of AT&T, is criticizing T-Mobile for it's bogus claims about senior discounts from competing companies, the new tax bill and how it affects high revenue corporations, Ernst & Young plans to split into two businesses, a potentially ridiculous recommendation on how to make your commute productive. Big 4 Overwork - https://www.linkedin.com/posts/briankuo_inside-dark-work-culture-where-33yo-died-activity-6976625837311766528-YTbM/?utm_source=s...
2022-09-211h 07
Coaches CornerEthics at Ernst & YoungIn June 2022, the SEC announced a $100 million fine to Ernst & Young (EY), one of the "Big 4" accounting firms in the United States, for unethical conduct regarding their employees and the CPA exam. In this episode, we dive deeper into the situation, how it occurred at EY, and what we at UHY can do to prevent something like this happening in the future.Referenceshttps://www.npr.org/2022/06/28/1108044858/accounting-giant-ernst-young-admits-its-employees-cheated-on-ethics-examshttps://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2022/06/28/ernst-young-cheating-sec-fine/https://www.nytimes.com/2022/06/28/business/ernst-young-sec-cheating.htmlhttps://www.wsj.com/articles/ey-paying-100-million-to-settle-probe-of-auditors-cheating-on-ethics-exams-11656410401
2022-07-1110 min
The Business AdvisorErnst & Young Admits Their Employees Cheated on Ethics ExamsErnst & Young, one of the top accounting firms in the world, is being fined $100 million by federal regulators after admitting its employees cheated on their ethics exams. For years, the firm's auditors had cheated to pass key exams that are needed for certified public accountant licenses, the Securities and Exchange Commission found. Earnst & Young also had internal reports about the cheating but didn't disclose the wrongdoing to regulators during the investigation. "It's simply outrageous that the very professionals responsible for catching cheating by clients cheated on ethics exams of all things." Gurbir S. Grawal, director of the SEC's Enforcement...
2022-06-2814 minEY Tech ConnectWhy an asset-right strategy is a telco’s path to valueJoin us as we talk about asset-right strategies for telcos, considering how they can maximize the value of their assets and the key considerations when reviewing levels of infrastructure ownership.
We start by exploring why an asset-right strategy is essential. What’s the rationale behind it, and why do telcos need to take action now?
Many telcos own a range of assets across fixed and mobile infrastructure, and there is also a broader Information and Computer Technology (ICT) ecosystem to consider. We review how geography and the market affect which domains are key as telcos mo...
2022-03-2116 minEY Tech ConnectWhy capital investment is imperative for TMT companiesJoin us as we discuss capital operations and the imperatives for TMT companies as they continue to recover from the pandemic. Never has capital investment been more significant, and a robust approach to capital planning and deployment can translate into a significant competitive advantage.
A recent EY survey of global TMT executives revealed that 87% of respondents said the success of their recovery depends on maintaining certain levels of capital investment. But, perhaps surprisingly, 70% of those TMT leaders said they struggle to demonstrate the value of their capital investments.
We hear from EY TMT leaders Loren...
2022-03-2122 minEY Tech ConnectCOVID-19 and the customer experience
The past year has transformed nearly every aspect of our world, how we used connectivity and content were crucial. Customer’s relationship with their internet service providers have been super-charged as dramatic shifts caused internet service to become essential for working, educating, and playing at home.
For Telco internet providers, perhaps no COVID-19 business phenomenon will have a more lasting impact on the interaction between customers and their service providers. EY Decoding the Digital Home consumer survey has helped us uncover some of these changing household attitudes and we’ll be drawing on some of the outputs of t...
2022-02-0324 minEY Tech ConnectFuture of connectivity
We are talking about the future of connectivity and we are going to zero into one crucial topic as part of that, it consists of one number and one letter, that’s right, it’s time to talk about 5G.
For the last twenty-two months, the pandemic has caused many to stay at home, connectivity is the lifeblood of how we live, work, play, eat and shop. 5G encompassed many industries making that connectivity possible.
We discuss what makes 5G unique, the advantages of combining 5G with other technologies, and what operators need to consider when...
2022-02-0334 min
Sam Taylor PodcastShort Clip: Quitting Ernst & Young | Jillian Kerry BSc. BComm. MPAcc. MDThis short clip is an except from Episode 27 with Jillian Kerry. In this clip, she discusses her transition from leaving Ernst & Young to pursuing medical school.
See link to the full episode: https://anchor.fm/samantha-taylor15/episodes/Ernst--Young-Associate-to-Medical-Student--Jillian-Kerry-e1auang
2021-12-2008 min
Becoming Your Best | The Principles of Highly Successful LeadersEpisode 268 - Jody Richards 2020 Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Leadership is a journey, and the obstacle we find more often in our path is no other than ourselves. As leaders, we need to be mindful of our attitude, steady in our judgment, and make tough decisions thinking of the greater good. Leadership offers many challenges that can be quickly sorted out with proper planning and choosing a culture by design over one by default. Joining us today is Jody Richards, President at Process Technology, winner of the 2020 Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year Award, certified Supply Chain Professional, Production and Inventory Management, and mom. We had an...
2021-02-1627 min
Learning & Development Podcast // "Lernen in geil" - so geht nachhaltige Personalentwicklung#24: EY: Corporate Learning bei Ernst & YoungEY (Ernst & Young) mit über 260.000 Mitarbeitern weltweit gehört zu den vier größten Wirtschaftsprüfungsgesellschaften der Welt. Senior Strategist Digital Learning Oliver Lorenz ist bei EY als Scout Repräsentant des Mottos "Building a Better Learning World". Im Interview mit Learning&Development Professional Jennifer Withelm geht es auch darum, eine "bessere Lernwelt zu gestalten". Corporate Learning in einem komplexen Konzernapparat - Oliver Lorenz berichtet anschaulich von Tipps für MS Teams über Content Strategien bis hin zum oft zitierten Online Badges Programm von Ernst & Young.
Der Talk als Video: https://www.lerneningeil.de
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2021-01-1419 min
Politics and Policy on the PotomacBob Carroll, Co-Director of Ernst & Young’s U.S. National Tax Quantitative Economics and Statistics GroupBob Carroll is Co-Director of Ernst and Young’s U.S. National Tax Quantitative Economics and Statistics Group. Before joining Ernst & Young, Carroll was the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Tax Analysis at the Department of Treasury, where he served as the top economist working on tax policy issues. Carroll's insight will be invaluable given the increased noise around possible tax reform in the new Biden administration.
2020-12-1625 min
The Accounting PodcastErnst & Young Auditors Under Scrutiny After String of Massive FraudsSponsorsBQE CORE: http://cloudaccountingpodcast.promo/coreClockShark: https://cloudaccountingpodcast.promo/clocksharkOnPay: https://cloudaccountingpodcast.promo/onpayShow Notes03:35 – Reviews from Julie Sigety, CPA, Angela, and MarieP86! 06:44 – String of Firms That Imploded Have Something in Common: Ernst & Young Audited Themhttps://www.wsj.com/articles/string-of-firms-that-imploded-have-something-in-common-ernst-young-audited-them-11602863319 13:12 – New Zoom Enhancements to Help Customers Re-Enter the Office & Enable Hybrid Workforceshttps://blog.zoom.us/new-zoom-enhancements-to-help-customers-re-enter-the-office-enable-hybrid-workforces/ 18:00 – Introducing Zapps, Bringing Best-of-Breed Apps Into the Zoom Experience https://blog.zoom.us/introducing-zapps-bringing-best-of-breed-apps-into-zoom/ 18:24 – Bring Zoom In...
2020-10-221h 01
EY Cross-Border Taxation AlertsEY Cross-Border Taxation Spotlight for Week ending 14 August 2020A review of the week's major US international tax-related news. In this edition: US Congress begins August recess, no agreement on coronavirus aid legislation – OMB completes review of final rules on DRD limitation for dividends from certain foreign corporations, proposed rules coordinating certain regulations under Section 245A and Section 951A – Draft Schedules K-2 and K-3 for 2021 tax year IRS partnership Form 1065 guided by need to standardize format, officials say.
2020-08-1404 min
EY Cross-Border Taxation AlertsEY Cross-Border Taxation Spotlight for Week ending 7 August 2020A review of the week's major US international tax-related news. In this edition: Congress continues talks over another coronavirus bill, no deal reached – Final BEAT regulations now under OIRA review – IRS may refine Tested Unit Rule under GILTI High-Tax Exclusion rules – UN Tax Committee members issue proposal regarding taxation of digital services income.
2020-08-0804 min
EY Cross-Border Taxation AlertsEY Cross-Border Taxation Spotlight for Week ending 31 July 2020A review of the week's major US international tax-related news. In this edition: IRS issues highly-anticipated final and proposed Section 163(j) interest limitation regulations and related guidance – IRS will add compliance resources to review stock-based compensation in cost-sharing arrangements.
2020-07-3106 min
EY Cross-Border Taxation AlertsEY Cross-Border Taxation Spotlight for Week ending 24 July 2020A review of the week's major US international tax-related news. In this edition: IRS releases final, proposed GILTI regulations on GILTI high exclusion, subpart F high tax exception – IRS official says proposed PTEP regulations coming before year-end – G20 discusses BEPS 2.0, OECD official comments on timeline.
2020-07-2406 min
EY Cross-Border Taxation AlertsEY Cross-Border Taxation Spotlight for Week ending 17 July 2020A review of the week's major US international tax-related news. In this edition: IRS releases new draft partnership forms for 2021, Schedule K-2 and K-3 (Form 1065) – Treasury delivers two international tax-related regulatory projects to OMB's OIRA for review – USTR announces action on France's Digital Services Tax – OECD expects blueprint proposals for BEPS 2.0 Pillar 1 and 2 by October 2020 – OECD releases new corporate tax statistics, including aggregated CbCR data.
2020-07-1705 min
EY Cross-Border Taxation AlertsEY Cross-Border Taxation Spotlight for Week ending 10 July 2020A review of the week's major US international tax-related news. In this edition: US Treasury releases final FDII/GILTI regulations – OMB completes review of final regulations on GILTI high-tax exclusion, proposed rules under Section 954(b)(4) high-taxed subpart F income and Section 964 re: E&P of a foreign corporation – IRS seeing more multilateral APA requests – OECD releases model rules for reporting by platform operators regarding sellers in the sharing and gig economy.
2020-07-1006 min
EY Cross-Border Taxation AlertsEY Cross-Border Taxation Spotlight for Week ending 26 June 2020A review of the week's major US international tax-related news. In this edition: US Supreme Court declines to hear Altera cost-sharing case – OECD's Saint Amans says BEPS 2.0 Pillar 1 talks are 'still alive'.
2020-06-2703 min
EY Cross-Border Taxation AlertsEY Cross-Border Taxation Spotlight for Week ending 19 June 2020A review of the week's major US international tax-related news. In this edition: US suspends involvement in OECD BEPS 2.0 Pillar 1 project – OECD issues questionnaire on coronavirus-related transfer pricing compliance concerns – OMB completes review of final Section 250 regulations; Section 163(j), other international projects under review – IRS LB&I provides details on TCJA compliance campaign.
2020-06-1905 min
EY Cross-Border Taxation AlertsEY Cross-Border Taxation Spotlight for Week ending 12 June 2020A review of the week's major US international tax-related news. In this edition: Senate Republicans will not take up next coronavirus stimulus package until end of July – IRS seeks recommendations for 2020-2021 guidance projects – USTR releases USMCA regulations.
2020-06-1202 min
EY Cross-Border Taxation AlertsEY Cross-Border Taxation Spotlight for Week ending 5 June 2020A review of the week's major US international tax-related news. In this edition: USTR launches investigations of new or proposed Digital Services Taxes in 10 jurisdictions – IRS lists US info exchange agreements re: certain deposit interest paid to residents of those jurisdictions – OECD announces release of Toolkit on the Taxation of Offshore Indirect Transfers.
2020-06-0503 min
EY Cross-Border Taxation AlertsEY Cross-Border Taxation Spotlight for Week ending 29 May 2020A review of the week's major US international tax-related news. In this edition: US Treasury sends final FDII, GILTI deduction regulations to OMB for review – OECD official says governments refocusing on BEPS.
2020-05-2903 min
EY Cross-Border Taxation AlertsEY Cross-Border Taxation Spotlight for Week ending 21 May 2020A review of the week's major US international tax-related news. In this edition: US government considers incentives to lure manufacturing back to the United States – Treasury announces USMCA to replace NAFTA references in US tax treaties – OECD holds virtual public consultation on 2020 review of CbC reporting.
2020-05-2204 min
EY Cross-Border Taxation AlertsEY Cross-Border Taxation Spotlight for Week ending 15 May 2020A review of the week's major US international tax-related news. In this edition: US House set to pass HEROES Act stimulus legislation; Senate will not take up bill – IRS issues final Section 385 debt/equity regulations – IRS modifies MAP, APA filing procedures to reflect COVID-19 pandemic.
2020-05-1504 min
EY Cross-Border Taxation AlertsEY Cross-Border Taxation Spotlight for Week ending 8 May 2020A review of the week's major US international tax-related news. In this edition: Congressional Democrats poised to release fourth coronavirus relief package – IRS provides limited DCL and Form 8858 / 8865 relief for temporary activities resulting from coronavirus travel disruptions – OECD postpones July 2020 IF BEPS 2.0 meeting to October.
2020-05-0804 min
EY Cross-Border Taxation AlertsEY Cross-Border Taxation Spotlight for Week ending 1 May 2020A review of the week's major US international tax-related news. In this edition: US Congress set to reconvene in May; timing of next COVID-19 stimulus bill uncertain – IRS updates FATCA FAQs, 1 July certification due date extended 15 December 2020.
2020-05-0102 min
EY Cross-Border Taxation AlertsEY Cross-Border Taxation Spotlight for Week ending 24 April 2020A review of the week's major US international tax-related news. In this edition: President Trump signs $484 billion interim COVID-19 relief bill into law – IRS issues FAQs on interaction of CARES Act NOL carryback and Section 965 transition tax – IRS releases guidance for foreign businesses and nonresident aliens affected by COVID-19 travel disruptions – IRS issues FAQs on best practices and common mistakes in preparing transfer pricing documentation.
2020-04-2505 min
EY Cross-Border Taxation AlertsEY Cross-Border Taxation Spotlight for Week ending 17 April 2020A review of the week's major US international tax-related news. In this edition: IRS grants relief for real estate, farming businesses to withdraw or make late Section 163(j)(7) elections, based on CARES Act – LB&I outlines compliance activities either postponed or allowed through 15 July 2020 – OECD BEPS 2.0 IF Steering Group agrees to continue project on current timelines.
2020-04-1803 min
EY Cross-Border Taxation AlertsEY Cross-Border Taxation Spotlight for Week ending 10 April 2020A review of the week's major US international tax-related news. In this edition: US Treasury issues final and proposed regulations on hybrid mismatch, dual consolidated loss, conduit financing and GILTI rules – New anti-abuse rule targets certain "GILTI gap period" transactions – IRS issues CARES Act guidance on NOLs – IRS significantly broadens COVID-19 tax return filing and payment relief – IRS withdraws Notice 2004-2 that identified so-called 'Midco' listed transactions – IRS issues 2019 APA annual report.
2020-04-1013 min
EY Cross-Border Taxation AlertsEY Cross-Border Taxation Spotlight for Week ending 3 April 2020A review of the week's major US international tax-related news. In this edition: Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) has international tax implications for multinationals – IRS issues interim guidance on offers in compromise re: Section 965 transition tax.
2020-04-0405 min
EY Cross-Border Taxation AlertsEY Cross-Border Taxation Spotlight for Week ending 27 March 2020A review of the week's major US international tax-related news. In this edition: US Congress enacts $2t Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act stimulus package – IRS posts FAQs on extension of certain filing and payment deadlines to 15 July 2020 – IRS announces FATCA Report (Form 8966) filings due 31 March extended to 15 July 2020 – IRS unveils new People First Initiative to address COVID-19, temporarily suspends key compliance programs.
2020-03-2705 min
EY Cross-Border Taxation AlertsEY Cross-Border Taxation Spotlight for Week ending 20 March 2020A review of the week's major US international tax-related news. In this edition: US government responds to COVID-19 pandemic, enacts Families First Coronavirus Response Act – US Senate Republicans release draft $1 trillion COVID-19 bill – US announces tax return filing, payment extensions – IRS issues final foreign tax credit regulations for covered asset acquisitions – OECD to go 'full steam' on BEPS 2.0 project – EY's Global Tax Policy Center releases COVID-19 Stimulus Tracker.
2020-03-2108 min
EY Cross-Border Taxation AlertsEY Cross-Border Taxation Spotlight for Week ending 13 March 2020A review of the week's major US international tax-related news. In this edition: IRS expects fewer corporate taxpayer participants in compliance assurance program due to strict eligibility requirements – TIGTA releases report on discrepancy findings that tax withholding required by FIRPTA is not being identified or addressed – Number of TCJA tax regulations at the OMB's OIRA continues to grow – UK issues 2020 Budget confirming implementation of a 2% DST on revenues earned from 1 April 2020.
2020-03-1304 min
EY Cross-Border Taxation AlertsEY Cross-Border Taxation Spotlight for Week ending 6 March 2020A review of the week's major US international tax-related news. In this edition: IRS will not issue regulations aligning transfer pricing rules to TCJA changes re: definition of intangible property before 2021 – House Republicans urge Treasury Secretary to withdraw portion of IRS Notice 2007-55 relating to REIT liquidating distributions – UK government will 'consider' US opposition to DST in lead up to trade talks.
2020-03-0603 min
EY Cross-Border Taxation AlertsEY Cross-Border Taxation Spotlight for Week ending 28 February 2020A review of the week's major US international tax-related news. In this edition: OMB completes review of final regulations under Sections 245(e) and 267A – G20 endorse BEPS 2.0 "Outline of the Architecture of a Unified Approach on Pillar One" as basis for negotiations.
2020-02-2801 min
EY Cross-Border Taxation AlertsEY Cross-Border Taxation Spotlight for Week ending 21 February 2020A review of the week's major US international tax-related news. In this edition: US official says major TCJA international tax guidance on track for release by October 2020; provides unofficial timeline – Altera files writ of certiorari with US Supreme Court in cost sharing case – OECD expected to reach agreement on core BEPS 2.0 Pillar 1 and 2 principles by close of 2020 – OECD issues Consultation Document on "sharing" and "gig" economy.
2020-02-2105 min
EY Cross-Border Taxation AlertsEY Cross-Border Taxation Spotlight for Week ending 14 February 2020A review of the week's major US international tax-related news. In this edition: US Treasury Secretary confirms US-France DST de-escalation agreement – Treasury Secretary defends TCJA international guidance at congressional hearing – Senate Finance Committee Democrats introduce GILTI amendment – OECD issues final TP report on financial transactions – OECD releases CbCR consultation document – OECD reports BEPS 2.0 Pillar 1 and 2 would raise additional $100b global CIT annually.
2020-02-1404 min
EY Cross-Border Taxation AlertsEY Cross-Border Taxation Spotlight for Week ending 7 February 2020A review of the week's major US international tax-related news. In this edition: IRS has no plans to issue additional Section 965 transition tax guidance – IRS will accept PLR requests for determining BEAT base erosion payment – OMB sends final Section 163(j) business interest deduction limitation regulations back to Treasury – Singapore announces US-Singapore TIEA in force 5 March 2020.
2020-02-0703 min
EY Cross-Border Taxation AlertsCross-Border Taxation Spotlight for Week ending 31 January 2020 A review of the week's major US international tax-related news. In this edition: US supports OECD Pillar 1 proposals as 'safe harbor' – IRS rules target's capitalized transaction costs do not create separate and distinct intangible asset – UK leaves EU on 31 January 2020, begins transition period – OECD Inclusive Framework on BEPS meets on Pillar 1 and 2 proposals.
2020-01-3106 min
EY Cross-Border Taxation AlertsEY Cross-Border Taxation Spotlight for Week ending 24 January 2020A review of the week's major US international tax-related news. In this edition: IRS finalizes regulations for contributions of appreciated property by US persons to partnerships with related foreign partners – IRS's recently announced Section 965 repatriation relief is case-by-case – US officials comment on pending Section 245A DRD and Section 163(j) interest limitation guidance – US, France trade war over French DST on hold through 2020; France suspends collection of DST.
2020-01-2506 min
EY Cross-Border Taxation AlertsEY Cross-Border Taxation Spotlight for Week ending 17 January 2020A review of the week's major US international tax-related news. In this edition: IRS may revise broad definition of interest in pending final Section 163(j) regulations – IRS may amend FMV requirement in proposed regulations for phaseout of LIBOR, variant interest rates – IRS will consider cryptocurrency PLRs – France will not eliminate DST notwithstanding US retaliatory tariffs.
2020-01-1704 min
EY Cross-Border Taxation AlertsEY Cross-Border Taxation Spotlight for Week ending 10 January 2020A review of the week's major US international tax-related news. In this edition: USTR holds hearing on tariffs in response to France's DST – TCJA final regulations on Section 163(j) and hybrid dividends and payments pending OMB review.
2020-01-1102 min
EY Cross-Border Taxation AlertsEY Cross-Border Taxation Spotlight for Week ending 20 January 2020A review of the week's major US international tax-related news. In this edition: IRS issues final regulations on W/H and reporting tax re US source income paid to foreign persons – IRS proposed regulations modify rules for sourcing income from sales of inventory within/outside US – FinCen further extends FBAR filing deadline – US hopeful pending US tax treaties with Chile, Hungary, and Poland will be approved in 2020 – OECD release additional CbC reporting guidance.
2020-01-0406 min
EY Cross-Border Taxation AlertsEY Cross-Border Taxation Spotlight for Week ending 20 December 2019A review of the week's major US international tax-related news. In this edition: US Congress passes tax extenders legislation with CFC look-through provision – IRS issues final Section 871(m) regulations on dividend equivalent payments, extends transition relief – US Treasury sends final Section 163(j) regulations and final Section 267A hybrid mismatch regulations to OMB for review – OECD and US Treasury officials comment on BEPS 2.0 project.
2019-12-2105 min
EY Cross-Border Taxation AlertsEY Cross-Border Taxation Spotlight for Week ending 13 December 2019A review of the week's major US international tax-related news. In this edition: OECD holds public consultation on GloBE Pillar 2 proposals – OECD to release economic modeling of Pillar 1 and Pillar 2 proposals in early 2020.
2019-12-1303 min
Mental Health News RadioWomen Who Lead: Working Females by Ernst & YoungJoin Kristin and Catherine as they discuss the article on Huffpost in October 2019 well after the #metoo movement.Women At Ernst & Young Instructed On How To Dress, Act Nicely Around MenAt the height of the Me Too movement: https://www.huffpost.com/entry/women-ernst-young-how-to-dress-act-around-men_n_5da721eee4b002e33e78606aA reminder that we've come a long way and have a long way still to go. How can women who do make it into leadership roles work within these new confines. The rules are changing but not quickly enough.Become a...
2019-12-1059 min
EY Cross-Border Taxation AlertsEY Cross-Border Taxation Spotlight for Week ending 6 December 2019A review of the week's major US international tax-related news. In this edition: IRS releases final BEAT regulations – IRS issues final and proposed FTC regulations – IRS Notice 2019-65 defers applicability date of final Section 987 regulations and related rules by one additional year – US has 'serious concerns' over OECD BEPS 2.0 Pillar 1 – USTR proposes punitive duties on French goods over France's new DST.
2019-12-0608 min
EY Cross-Border Taxation AlertsEY Cross-Border Taxation Spotlight for Week ending 27 November 2019 A review of the week's major US international tax-related news. In this edition: Participants at OECD public consultation on BEPS Pillar One identify existing global transfer pricing system as needing change – US government holds release of foreign tax credit, BEAT regulations – Spanish Supreme Court rules US RIC entitled to Spanish dividend WHT refund.
2019-11-2803 min
EY Cross-Border Taxation AlertsEY Cross-Border Taxation Spotlight for Week ending 22 November 2019A review of the week's major US international tax-related news. In this edition: IRS issues final regulations on ownership attribution rules for CFC purposes – OMB fall 2019 agenda includes new IRS final reg project on rules for domestic shareholders' accounting method changes for foreign corporations – OECD holds public consultation on BEPS Pillar One project.
2019-11-2204 min
EY Cross-Border Taxation AlertsEY Cross-Border Taxation Spotlight for Week ending 15 November 2019A review of the week's major US international tax-related news. In this edition: Release of IRS foreign tax credit, BEAT regulations imminent – US Treasury officials offer international tax guidance timeline – Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals denies request for en banc rehearing in Altera v. Commissioner – EY submits comment letter on OECD Pillar 1 consultation document. .
2019-11-1503 min
EY Cross-Border Taxation AlertsEY Cross-Border Taxation Spotlight for Week ending 8 November 2019A review of the week's major US international tax-related news. In this edition: IRS announces new Section 965 transition tax campaign – IRS warns against using transfer pricing to avoid BEAT – OECD releases Pillar 2 Consultative Document – OECD issues more CbCR guidance – OECD announces new Analytical Database on MNEs and affiliates – OECD releases additional guidance on spontaneous information exchange by no, low-tax jurisdictions.
2019-11-0807 min
EY Cross-Border Taxation AlertsEY Cross-Border Taxation Spotlight for Week ending 1 November 2019A review of the week's major US international tax-related news. In this edition: IRS issues final Section 385 regulations removing minimum documentation requirements; announces it will modify "distribution regulations" – OMB completes review of final and proposed FTC regulations – Congressional JCT releases Blue Book explanation for tax legislation enacted in 115th Congress – Draft IRS partnership form and instructions reflect new Section 864(c)(8) – UK receives Brexit extension until 31 January 2020; general election 12 December.
2019-11-0105 min
EY Cross-Border Taxation AlertsEY Cross-Border Taxation Spotlight for Week ending 25 October 2019A review of the week's major US international tax-related news. Update on US international guidance at OMB OIRA – IRS to continue scrutiny of virtual currency transactions – IRS concludes Section 952(c) election to include excludible insurance income in subpart F income of CFCs' US shareholder is obsolete – G20 expresses support for OECD's two-pillar approach.
2019-10-2504 min
EY Cross-Border Taxation AlertsEY Cross-Border Taxation Spotlight for Week ending 18 October 2019A review of the week's major US international tax-related news. US Congress considers spending bill as vehicle for tax extenders, TCJA technical corrections – UK, EU reach agreement on new Brexit deal – OECD hopes to finalize digital tax proposal details in January, political agreement by June 2020.
2019-10-1803 min
EY Cross-Border Taxation AlertsEY Cross-Border Taxation Spotlight for Week ending 11 October 2019A review of the week's major US international tax-related news. In this edition: OECD releases Pillar One Consultation Document on digitalization of the economy – IRS Notice 2019-58 addresses final, temporary, and proposed Section 385 debt/equity regulations – IRS issues guidance on tax treatment of cryptocurrency transactions – Foreign tax credit and Section 59A BEAT regulations pending OMB OIRA review.
2019-10-1107 min
EY Cross-Border Taxation AlertsEY Cross-Border Taxation Spotlight for Week ending 4 October 2019A review of the week's major US international tax-related news. In this edition: US Treasury issues proposed regulations on TCJA repeal of Section 958(b)(4) for determining CFC status – IRS releases Rev. Proc. 2019-40 on repeal of Section 958(b)(4); details safe harbors.
2019-10-0403 min
EY Cross-Border Taxation AlertsEY Cross-Border Taxation Spotlight for Week ending 27 September 2019A review of the week's major US international tax-related news. In this edition: US Treasury announces entry into force of tax protocols with Luxembourg and Switzerland – Bipartisan US Senate lawmakers in early discussions on tax extenders legislation; CFC look-through expires at year-end – European General Court rules Netherlands did not grant illegal State aid to Starbucks – OECD holds first Tax Certainty Day; 2018 MAP statistics released
2019-09-2706 min
EY Cross-Border Taxation AlertsEY Cross-Border Taxation Spotlight for Week ending 20 September 2019A review of the week's major US international tax-related news. In this edition: US Treasury sends final and proposed Section 59A BEAT regulations to OMB for review – IRS reconsidering Form 1120-F nonfilers compliance campaign following TIGTA review – OECD official says Pillar 1 and Pillar 2 proposals will incorporate tax certainty as a core component.
2019-09-2002 min
EY Cross-Border Taxation AlertsEY Cross-Border Taxation Spotlight for Week ending 13 September 2019A review of the week's major US international tax-related news. In this edition: US Congress: Update on technical corrections, tax extenders, new tax treaties – International tax-related TCJA fall guidance – Protocol to US-Luxembourg tax treaty enters into force – US, France in talks over Digital Services Tax; US may take action against other nations' unilateral digital taxes.
2019-09-1306 min
EY Cross-Border Taxation AlertsEY Cross-Border Taxation Spotlight for Week ending 6 September 2019A review of the week's major US international tax-related news. In this edition: US Treasury announces entry-into-force dates for protocols to US-Japan and US-Span tax treaties.
2019-09-0603 min
EY Cross-Border Taxation AlertsEY Cross-Border Taxation Spotlight for Week ending 29 August 2019A review of the week's major US international tax-related news. In this edition: French President comments on new Digital Services Tax – IRS lists jurisdictions with reporting requirements for interest and OID paid to certain NRAs
2019-08-2902 min
EY Cross-Border Taxation AlertsEY Cross-Border Taxation Spotlight for Week ending 23 August 2019A review of the week's major US international tax-related news. In this edition: US Ninth Circuit affirms Tax Court's Amazon transfer pricing decision – IRS will permit domestic partnerships, S corporations to apply rules from proposed GILTI regulations for tax years ending before 22 June 2019 – USTR holds hearing on France's Digital Services Tax
2019-08-2305 min
EY Cross-Border Taxation AlertsEY Cross-Border Taxation Spotlight for Week ending 16 August 2019A review of the week's major US international tax-related news. In this edition: IRS issues proposed regulations on cloud-based, digital transactions – Revised version of IRS Publication 5188 on reporting FATCA data released – OECD issues BEPS Action 14 Stage 2 peer review reports on dispute resolution; includes US.
2019-08-1604 min
EY Cross-Border Taxation AlertsEY Cross-Border Taxation Spotlight for Week ending 9 August 2019A review of the week's major US international tax-related news. In this edition: IRS formally withdraws "Altera" CSA memo in light of Ninth Circuit decision – President Trump signs instruments of ratification to tax protocols amending treaties with Luxembourg, Switzerland, Japan, and Spain
2019-08-0903 min
EY Cross-Border Taxation AlertsEY Cross-Border Taxation Spotlight for Week ending 2 August 2019A review of the week's major US international tax-related news. In this edition: US threatens retaliation against France's new DST – IRS begins sending virtual currency letters to taxpayers
2019-08-0203 min
EY Cross-Border Taxation AlertsEY Cross-Border Taxation Spotlight for Week ending 26 July 2019A review of the week's major US international tax-related news. In this edition: Altera Corp. files petition for rehearing challenge of 2003 cost sharing regs – IRS publishes final regs relating to the allocation of creditable foreign tax expenditures by a partnership – UK's Boris Johnson to succeed Theresa May as Prime Minister; UK publishes draft legislation and consultation paper on EU MDR – OECD updates peer review of preferential tax regimes
2019-07-2706 min
EY Cross-Border Taxation AlertsEY Cross-Border Taxation Spotlight for Week ending 19 July 2019A review of the week's major US international tax-related news. In this edition: US Senate approves four protocols updating the existing bilateral tax treaties with Luxembourg, Switzerland, Japan and Spain – IRS releases additional information to assist with filing and payment obligations for Section 965 transition tax on untaxed foreign earnings – G7 Finance Ministers support OECD two-pillar project to develop new rules for taxing multinational businesses – 2019 UN tax treaty negotiation manual updated to reflect changes in 2017 UN Model Treaty – APMA's functional cost diagnostic model intended to help officials with complex cases
2019-07-1907 min
EY Cross-Border Taxation AlertsEY Cross-Border Taxation Spotlight for Week ending 12 July 2019A review of the week's major US international tax-related news. In this edition: US government initiates review of France's new DST tax; possible retaliatory action – US Senate to consider tax protocols with Spain, Switzerland, Japan, and Luxembourg week of 15 July 2019 – IRS issues major proposed PFIC regulations
2019-07-1207 min
Do One Better with Alberto Lidji in Philanthropy, Sustainability and Social EntrepreneurshipChairman of Ernst & Young’s EY Foundation, Patrick Dunne, joins Alberto Lidji to talk social entrepreneurship, impact, employability, education in Africa and helping disadvantaged youth.The Chair of Ernst & Young’s EY Foundation, Patrick Dunne, joins Alberto Lidji to talk social entrepreneurship, impact, employability, education in Africa and helping disadvantaged youth.
Patrick Dunne is Chair of Ernst & Young's EY Foundation and Chair of ESSA (Education Sub Saharan Africa), as well as being a serial social entrepreneur. Hear his personal story and learn from his business experience -- a journey from humble beginnings that has led to leadership positions at some truly remarkable philanthropic organisations and social enterprises.
Clarity of purpose, getting the right people and appointing first-time CEO’s – he shares...
2019-04-0332 min
Ruh Global Impact#138: Interview with Lori Golden, Ernst & Young’s Abilities Strategy LeaderLori Golden from Ernst & Young joins the program to discuss the importance of recognizing mental health needs in the workplace and shares takeaways from the company’s initiatives. Discover what organizations and individuals can do to help all people fully participate and contribute to making our world a better place. This episode… Continue Reading #138: Interview with Lori Golden, Ernst & Young’s Abilities Strategy Leader
2018-12-2500 min