Thursday, May 28, 2020

What Are the Three Concurrent Crises of the Coronavirus Depression?

“Far from Western philosophy being the unfolding of Absolute Spirit, it was all along… an enfolding of foreign spirits, faintly discerned, generally misunderstood” 

— Justin E.H. Smith (Paris) looks at the intellectual history of the history of philosophy


'The crocs are waiting': Guides show rare Kakadu vision during lockdown



We’ve compiled an interactive map of COVID-19 complaints made nationwide including the names of employers, narrative descriptions of their offenses, and an overall breakdown of complaints by industry


What Are the Three Concurrent Crises of the Coronavirus Depression?


“Leading global experts contributed to the report, which offers clear guidance and recommendations on ethics and governance as digital technologies are developed to fight the pandemic: “Johns Hopkins University today released a comprehensive report to help government, technology developers, businesses, institutional leaders, and the public make responsible decisions around use of digital contact tracing technology, including smartphone apps and other tools, to fight COVID-19. Digital Contact Tracing for Pandemic Response—a report led by JHU’s Berman Institute for Bioethics in collaboration with the Center for Health Security at Johns Hopkins, as well as leading experts worldwide—highlights the ethical, legal, policy, and governance issues that must be addressed as digital contact tracing technologies, or DCTT, are developed and implemented. 

CRS report via LC: What’s the Difference?—Comparing U.S. and Chinese Trade Data, May 20, 2020 – “The size of the U.S. bilateral trade deficit with the People’s Republic of China (China) has been and continues to be an important issue in bilateral trade relations. President Trump and some Members of Congress view the deficit as a sign of unfair economic policies in China.


'More than just your average drug bust': police hail arrest of alleged ice syndicate kingpins


Since February 2019, police have been investigating a drug supply network operating from Wellington, 50 kilometres from Dubbo, and its links in Sydney.



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BYE BYE TREATY

Senegal has ripped up its double tax agreement (DTA) with Mauritius, the island tax haven at the center of our 2019 investigation Mauritius Leaks. (If you want more info on what a DTA is, read here!) The agreement, which was signed in 2004, cost the West African nation $257 million in lost tax revenue. One researcher told us this decision was a “big deal” and could spark similar moves by other African countries.

DIRTY MONEY

The European Commission wants a central authority to tackle money laundering and terrorist financing. Executive vice-president Valdis Dombrovskis said the six-point plan would “put an end to dirty money infiltrating our financial system.” Member states have until July 29 to give their feedback, but some – including Malta, Estonia and Hungary – have already taken issue with it. Transparency International says the plan is “high on generalities but low on specifics.”

BOLD AMBITION

ICIJ has a new board chief, Rhona Murphy, who has big plans for our news organization. The former chief of Newsweek and The Daily Beast says ICIJ will “continue to shape the debate on many major issues.” Murphy replaces Sheila Coronel who stepped down due to extra work associated with the coronavirus.

Accounting Business Expo November 2020 Agenda | Automation & Analytics
Automation is hard to get right and requires a good understanding of analytics to get the most out of it. If you’re looking to increase margins across the business, then automation is a must. Invest the time on these areas and the impact on your business can be tremendous.
Tax In A Digital World
Jeremy Hirschhorn is Second Commissioner at the Australian Taxation Office (ATO). He has overall responsibility for the Client Engagement Group, which fosters willing participation in Australia’s tax and super systems through well-designed client experiences.Jeremy has more than 20 years' experience across the public and private sector in managing complex tax matters.
  • Jeremy will be discussing how the ATO is making the complex more streamlined. Jeremy will also be showcasing how the ATO is using its data to support businesses in new ways, and how he sees the role of tax professionals changing.
Jeremy Hirschhorn, Second Commissioner, Australian Tax Office