KPMG Somekh Chaikin hosted the Mind the GAAP 2006 conference, held for the 6th year in succession. This year we dealt with current issues such as:

Accounting and SEC developments and updates Executive Compensation in the Crosshairs: The Issue of Options  Backdating Growth and market penetration via mergers and acquisitions The penetration of the cellular industry to the entertainment world The leadership skills needed for management nowadays

The conference, held in the Eretz Israel Museum, was attended by Directors, CEOs and CFOs of leading IT, Hi-tech and Life science companies in Israel, traded on an American stock exchange or planning an IPO in the US.

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On Sunday November 12 we hosted a conference on the new Transfer Pricing Regulations in Israel, and the Dutch Tax Reform slated for 2007.
The 2003 comprehensive tax reform in Israel included first-time transfer pricing provisions that were subject to the issuance of detailed regulations. Following nearly four years of negotiations, the Knesset Finance Committee has approved final regulations paving the way for enforcement. Lectures on this important topic will be given by Eli Piterman, a tax partner at KPMG Somekh Chaikin and Dr. David Ravia, senior manager in charge of transfer pricing at the firm.
The Netherlands has always been a key country in the international tax planning of Israeli groups due to its historic preferential tax regime for foreign resident companies looking for a bridge into Europe and elsewhere. In light of increased competition with other jurisdictions and continuing efforts by the European Union to “level the playing field” in the tax area, the Netherlands proposed a major reform to take effect from 2007. We were pleased to welcome Jan Willem Lubbers and Arco Verhulst, international tax partners at KPMG Meijburg & Co in the Netherlands.
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At September 10, KPMG Somekh Chaikin hosted an exclusive gathering for CEO’s and Directors, regarding the implementation of IFRS (International Reporting Standards) and its implications on Israeli companies. The gathering aimed to clarify all the strategic implications of IFRS implementation to CEO’s and Board Members. It focused on challenges and issues that are unique to the high management and Board Members.
The gathering was held in Tel Aviv Stock Exchange and was attended by CEO’s and Directors of leading Israeli companies.
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KPMG's European Tax Center (ETC) is a knowledge and resource centre for pan-European direct tax issues. Its objective is to increase service opportunities by delivering client focused solutions, information, ideas and strategies to clients and KPMG tax professionals world-wide.
The workshop was held in Tel Aviv Stock Exchange and was attended by leading CFO’s from Israeli companies investing in Europe.
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On 30.5 KPMG Somekh Chaikin hosted a workshop dedicated to ERM. Mr. Andrew Fields, ERM Senior Manager from KPMG UK was the key-note speaker in the workshop. His session was devoted to understanding ERM Requirements and Benefits. Mr. Shlomi Drori, Head of the Risk Management Department in Cellcom, shared with the participants his view and experience regarding ERM in his organization.
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On May 1, 2006, KPMG Somekh Chaikin, together with KPMG China and KPMG India, hosted a half-day conference at the David Intercontinental Hotel, Tel Aviv. The conference focused on the tax ramifications for Israelis investing in China and India. Lecturers included representatives from KPMG China and KPMG India as well as the International Tax Department of KPMG Somekh Chaikin, Tel Aviv.
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KPMG Somekh Chaikin held the first conference in Israel regarding corporate governance after the publication of the Goshen Committee’s report. The conference, entitled "Corporate Governance: from Theory to Practice", addressed the committee’s recommendations and their impact on Israeli public companies. The conference was attended by Directors, CEOs, CFOs and legal advisors from leading Israeli companies from all the business sectors.
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KPMG Somekh Chaikin hosts a conference regarding Capital Markets in London. The conference was held in collaboration with the London based legal law firm - Simmons&Simmons, and Global Equity IR firm. The conference was attended by CEO's, CFO's and directors of companies who are active at or interested in the Capital Markets in London. During the conference, various aspects regarding going to market in London were presented, mainly legal and financial aspects.
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