We now offer advisory work on applying RPA and generative AI within accounting and corporate planning — scoped to specific processes, and priced accordingly. The interest in this is not new; what has changed is the volume of questions. We presented a conference paper on the subject last year with recent case material, and have…
If yoRSUs at multinational companies are generally taxed at vesting, which can result in a larger-than-expected tax bill — and in some cases, a cash shortfall if withholding doesn’t fully cover the liability. If you’re wondering “When should I sell?” “How do I handle my tax return?” or “Is there anything I can do to…
If you run finance at a foreign-owned company in Japan, you have probably had this problem: a technical accounting or tax question comes up, and there is nobody obvious to ask. Your auditors are the counterparty. Head office works to a different reporting regime and will not know the local answer. The question is not…
We have published a blog post explaining RSUs (Restricted Stock Units) — a common form of compensation in multinational companies — from the perspective of Japanese tax return filing and cash flow for tax payments. Without a proper understanding, RSUs can lead to unexpected situations such as a shortage of funds to pay taxes, which…
We’re excited to share that my second peer-reviewed article has been officially published in the Fashion Business Academic Journal. This new paper explores the intersection of the luxury industry and the cosmetics sector, reflecting current market trends and strategic shifts among major global players. For those interested in the evolving dynamics of luxury brand expansion…