Baker Tilly International conference in Sri Lanka
View(s):The Asia Pacific Regional Conference of Baker Tilly International will be held in Colombo on May 18-22, hosted by Baker Tilly Edirisinghe & Co, the group’s local member, Baker Tilly International is one of the world’s leading networks of independently owned and managed accountancy and business advisory firms.
The conference will bring together over 100 expert consultants from 22 countries to Sri Lanka to share their insights on how to keep business growth on track when operating within a consistently evolving marketplace, the local firm said in a media release.
A key highlight of the regional conference will be the Global Tax Forum, which will deliberate on International Tax Planning and how it affects the present global business environment. At this forum, Baker Tilly International’s regional advisors will share insights on the regional tax round-up covering China, Malaysia and Singapore, and conduct an introduction to Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (BEPS) and transfer pricing opportunities in Asia Pacific. D.R.S. Hapuarachchi, Senior Commissioner for Tax Policy, International Affairs and Secretariat, Department of Inland Revenue, Sri Lanka, will be a guest speaker at the forum.
The conference will be presided over by Ted Verkade, Chief Executive Officer, Baker Tilly International. Baker Tilly Edirisinghe & Co. Partner Priyan Edirisinghe said: “We are honoured to host this year’s APAC Regional Conference for Baker Tilly International. With the changing legislative landscape and proposed tax reforms, it is especially important to understand the impact it plays on businesses”.