Ernst & Young Global Technology Center - Ernst & Young - Global

Macroeconomic uncertainty returned to the global economy during 2Q10, with the number of M&A deals holding flat. Yet total deal values increased strongly both YOY (32%) and sequentially (154%), powered in part by cross-border buyers. Find out which dynamics are driving deals and reasons why the short-term outlook for M&A growth is uncertain.

The current economic climate may tempt us to focus on immediate events, but we cannot ignore longer-term trends. The way businesses plan and respond to events over the next decade will help determine who survives. Find out which forces are guiding the future of business.

If you could compare your company's internal audit practices against your industry peers, wouldn’t you? From identifying key business risks to resolving deficiencies, we gained first-hand knowledge on how chief audit executives operate across the world. Tap into our key findings and see for yourself how your corporate structure compares.

How can you manage your company through the recession and position yourself for growth? After interviewing thousands of technology executives, we identified some overarching themes. From revitalizing your business model to demonstrating operational flexibility, we reveal the lessons that could mean the difference between surviving and thriving in the new economic environment.

Planning transfer pricing strategies, working to limit tax exposures and defending a company’s return position and transfer pricing practices on a global basis requires thorough knowledge of country-specific tax laws, regulations, rulings, methods and requirements. After all, transfer pricing can significantly impact its worldwide tax burden. Use this guide to quickly identify the transfer pricing rules, practices and approaches adopted by more than 45 countries (pdf, 1.7mb).

Use this report to gain insight into the SEC’s review of technology companies’ filings and to stimulate discussion within your organization. Although each registrant’s facts and circumstances are different and the SEC believes that its comments establish its position, we believe that a familiarity with the most commonly reviewed areas will be helpful to technology companies preparing and filing reports with the SEC.