Emerging International Tax Developments: Planning for Pillar Two and Global Tax Reform   

Employee Mental Health and Wellbeing in the Workplace

According to our 2023 State of Work survey employees are not faring well. 53% report mental and emotional stress as a top reason for burnout. Common reasons include long hours, workload and people shortages. How can employers positively impact the mental and physical well-being of their employees? This session focuses on the current state of employee mental health and engagement with a focus on solutions, not only for employers, but the families impacted.

AI Transformation: Operationalize AI with Value Generation, Org Readiness and Responsible Implementation

Artificial intelligence (AI) refers to the simulation of human intelligence processes by machines, typically involving tasks such as learning, reasoning, problem-solving, and decision-making. AI has transitioned from an emerging technology a few years ago to a critical technology resource today. In fact, it is expected that 53% of businesses will use AI to increase productivity in 2023 and will look leverage AI for other core processes such as aggregation of data, internal communication, and writing code in sensitive applications. Further, regulatory oversight and requirements for companies using AI continue to build momentum across many industries and in political arenas.

Asset Management Industry: Driving Growth: Enhancing Operational Efficiency and Risk Resilience for Asset Managers

Join us for an insightful webcast focused on the evolving landscape of Asset Management. As the industry experiences continued volatility and heightened regulatory complexities, the need to enhance operational efficiency and risk resilience to drive growth has never been more critical.

Manufacturing Industry: Essential Tax Planning for the Manufacturing Industry

Today’s manufacturer is navigating a volatile business climate. An uncertain domestic economy, rising interest rates, increased raw material costs, fluctuating demand and consumer spending, increased regulatory burden that could change as a result of the upcoming Presidential election, sustained supply chain disruptions and labor availability have resulted in the lowest level of optimism since COVID. Despite these challenges, manufacturers must plan for the future and leveraging tax opportunities is a key strategy is essential. Join this webcast where we will share key insights around tax concerns that will likely impact manufacturers in the coming year.

U.S. Global Competitiveness – Public Policy Challenges Impacting our Future Global Growth

In this session, we will discuss the critical factors shaping U.S. competitiveness and explore the public policy challenges that impact our future on the local and global level. Mary Moore will deep dive into how our education, workforce portability, and immigration policies play a major role in the future of our country. This discussion will help attendees gain clarity on how to adapt to these changes.

The Relentless Pursuit of Profitable Growth

In this session, we will discuss approaches and considerations for how to accelerate growth realization while maintaining discipline on costs in order to drive profitability. We will explore how high-value growth and cost improvement initiatives can be designed and executed to complement and reinforce each other, culminating in the improvement and protection of profitability.

Healthcare Industry Tax Trends You Need to Know

Healthcare organizations have several strategy options to adapt to changes and return to improve financial performance and leveraging tax opportunities is a key strategy for many. The latest tax trends offer challenges and also opportunities for both not-for-profit and for profit providers. This session focuses on what’s trending in areas such as energy credits, UBIT, M&A, social governance, remote workforce and HR compensation design to name a few.

Navigating the Financial Reporting Landscape: Updates, Trends, and Best Practices

Join Grant Thornton’s Audit Team for an informative session where we will discuss what you need to know for financial reporting, including new developments, trends, and updates for the SEC and PCAOB, critical issues impacting financial reporting, and best practices to help audit committees stay ahead of the curve..

Technology Industry Trends: M&A, IPOs, and Cost Savings Opportunities

For technology companies, staying ahead of the curve is not merely an option; it's imperative for sustained success. Join us for a timely webcast where we’ll explore three pivotal trends taking shape in the industry today and potential considerations for your organization in 2024: M&A/IPO outlook, cost savings opportunities through the CHIPS Act, and the potential transformative power of AI in finance.