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15 02, 2023

Risk management: to a broader and higher level
Risk management: to a broader and higher level

Risk management: to a broader and higher level

February 15th, 2023|To The Point|

“Risk management: to a broader and higher level” Chapelle Consulting becomes BDO Chapelle The internationally acclaimed Chapelle Consulting, the company built around the Belgian Ariane Chapelle, an authority on risk management, is joining forces with BDO Belgium, and vice versa. The aim? To prepare companies even better for today’s and tomorrow’s risks and to train and upskill current and future risk managers. The COVID-19 pandemic is barely even over or the war in Ukraine, rising energy [...]

14 02, 2023

How different are family businesses from corporates?
How different are family businesses from corporates?

How different are family businesses from corporates?

February 14th, 2023|To The Point|

How different are family businesses from corporates? Experts Hans Wilmots and Pursey Heugens share their insights Are family businesses less formally organised than the so-called corporates? What can corporates learn from entrepreneurial families? And are family businesses more resistant to crises? Jan Oosterlinck, Partner Family Business Advisory at BDO Belgium, asked Professor Pursey Heugens (Rotterdam School of Management) and Drs. Hans Wilmots (UHasselt, former CEO of BDO Belgium and CEO of BioRICS). Jan: [...]

3 10, 2022

AI-GUST – Everything for and by the accountant
AI-GUST – Everything for and by the accountant

AI-GUST – Everything for and by the accountant

October 3rd, 2022|To The Point|

AI-GUST - Everything for and by the accountant BDO launches its own fintech Mieke Loncke, Marketing & Communication Director BDO Belgium Still too often, accountants have to focus on ensuring that clients have processed their figures correctly. In doing so, they lose lots of valuable time that could otherwise be used for providing sound advice that draws on this huge source of client data. With the pace of digitisation accelerating and technological development making it possible [...]

3 10, 2022

“Customs oils the wheels of our economy”
“Customs oils the wheels of our economy”

“Customs oils the wheels of our economy”

October 3rd, 2022|To The Point|

“Customs oils the wheels of our economy” Ziegler Group as gatekeeper between freight forwarder and customs Luc Sambre, Partner BDO Tax, Customs & Excise Solutions Companies active in international trade are confronted with complex customs regulations that entail numerous compliance risks and efficiency issues. The new trade agreement between Europe and the United Kingdom, for instance, has clearly highlighted the need for fast, efficient and pragmatic training. Without a thorough grounding in the facts, any business, [...]

13 04, 2022

Tax Assurance and Risk Management
Tax Assurance and Risk Management

Tax Assurance and Risk Management

April 13th, 2022|To The Point|

Tax Assurance and Risk Management Towards a culture with no surprises Werner Lapage, Partner BDO Tax We all like surprises! Except from the tax authorities. Every organisation has to pay taxes, but no company wants an unexpected tax bill in its letterbox. Moreover, tax errors and alleged unethical conduct keep everyone wary of taxes. Yet, despite the potential negative consequences, companies are often unaware that they are not complying with their tax obligations. The cause is [...]