Deloitte Belgium English headlines

Worldwide tax transparency is becoming the norm

Tue, 21 May 2013 10:20:54 GMT

Overall, Belgium ranks somewhere in the middle of the international group, albeit with a clear lead in the area of computerisation. But the complexity of its returns again places Belgium towards the rear. A summary of the most noteworthy findings.

Half of Belgian CFOs responding to survey plan headcount cuts by 2014

Fri, 03 May 2013 10:09:59 GMT

Deloitte Belgium announces the results of its quarterly CFO Survey, conducted between March 13th and April 3rd. Against a backdrop of continued economic uncertainty, 49% of the 63 CFOs participating expect their organisation’s headcount to fall by 2014.

“Working Capital Management is an important value creator in a Leveraged Buyout”

Thu, 28 Mar 2013 10:01:00 GMT

This is one of the main conclusions of a student from the Ecole de Gestion de l’Université de Liège in his essay: “La gestion du Fonds de Roulement suite à des transactions de LBO”, the winner of the 2013 BVA Essay Award.

Team ‘RideOn’ wins the third edition of the Deloitte Fiduciaire Entrepreneurship Challenge

Wed, 27 Mar 2013 09:37:52 GMT

The team RideOn emerged as the winner of the Deloitte Fiduciaire Entrepreneurship Challenge. This competition, which was entered by 40 student-teams from all over Belgium, encourages students to set up a virtual company and manage it online.

Deloitte reveals the main 2013 trends in its international study of the Technology, Media and Telecommunications sector (TMT)

Thu, 07 Mar 2013 08:18:00 GMT

Password vulnerability, the enduring supremacy of the traditional computer, record sales for smartphones, the emergence of advertising on tablets and smartphones, connected TV sets… so many challenges for the sector in 2013.

Deloitte chooses the "Gateway" building at Brussels Airport

Wed, 16 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Deloitte has signed a long-term lease for the use of the “Gateway” building. It will occupy the entire building, erected around an impressive atrium, a transaction that contributes to the success of the “Gateway” project.

Outlook 2013: Headcount reductions ahead to remain competitive

Thu, 20 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Deloitte announces the results of its quarterly Belgian CFO Survey, conducted between 27 November and 14 December 2012. The survey results indicate that 2013 will again become a difficult year. Recovery will be slow and is unlikely to happen before 2014.

Employer charges represent 65% of all government contributions in the Tax Footprint of Belgian SMEs

Tue, 18 Dec 2012 10:55:05 GMT

Deloitte Fiduciaire announces the results of its second ‘Tax Footprint’, a screening of the Belgian SME sector, which measures how much an entrepreneur leaves to her most important stakeholder.

Digital and mobile Belgians prefer Wi-Fi

Tue, 18 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT

According to an international survey conducted by Deloitte into new ways of using mobile technology, Wi-Fi remains the number one source of connectivity for owners of smartphones and tablet devices in Belgium, in contrast with other markets.

Deloitte challenges manufacturers to develop new solutions to reignite growth

Mon, 17 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The Advanced Materials Systems (AMS) approach calls upon manufacturers to boldly rethink value creation and the means of achieving it, to revisit innovation, and forge new frontiers of opportunity.

Third European Salary Survey Deloitte - Belgium & France: very expensive countries for employers

Mon, 10 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Today Deloitte announced the results of its third European salary survey. The study shows that Belgium is still struggling with very high labour costs, mainly due to the unrestricted social security contributions.

More and more CFOs responsible for sustainability strategy

Mon, 03 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT

CFOs are increasingly involved in the development of companies’ sustainability strategies according to the results of the study “Sustainability: CFOs Come To The Table” recently published by Deloitte.

The biopharmaceutical industry and Belgian government will keep working together to make Belgium the leading country in Europe

Tue, 27 Nov 2012 09:06:36 GMT

Deloitte Belgium today announces the results of its analysis about “Belgian BioPharma Industry: a major player in the Belgian economy”, which was set up in cooperation with the Health, Science and Technology Group (HST Group).

Price sensitivity further increases as consumers prepare for the year-end holiday season

Thu, 22 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Belgian results of Deloitte Xmas study. Defensive buying behaviour results in lowest level of expected year-end spending since the economic crisis emerged in 2008. E-commerce and M-commerce continue to lag behind in Belgium.

European results Deloitte year-end consumer survey: consumers focus even more on prices

Thu, 08 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Average year-end holiday spending in Belgian families will be 559 Euro, a small increase (2.7%) in line with inflation, compared to last year’s actual spending during the year-end period.

Deloitte Belgium shows result of successful talent development by appointing 12 new partners

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 09:43:22 GMT

Appointment strengthens talent in Deloitte’s key business areas

The New Normal is here to stay: CFOs will need to learn to live with the increased level of uncertainty

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 07:45:24 GMT

Almost half of Belgian CFOs are negative on the way the Di Rupo government is currently setting financial and economic priorities.

Real growth in turnover of Belgian SMEs for the first time in 4 years, although returns are again under pressure

Tue, 16 Oct 2012 09:11:58 GMT

In the wake of the positive developments at the end of 2010, returns for the average SME were back under pressure by the end of 2011.

Dutch company Belsimpel is fastest-growing technology firm in the Benelux, with 16,155 per cent growth in turnover

Fri, 12 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Brussels-based OpenERP is leading Belgian company in the Deloitte Technology Fast50, in 8th place.

Itinera and Deloitte present results Attractiveness Barometer Flemish towns and municipalities

Wed, 03 Oct 2012 08:46:25 GMT

Deloitte Belgium and the Itinera Institute, an independent thinktank specialising in sustainable economic growth and social welfare, today presented the results of their Attractiveness Barometer for towns and municipalities in Flanders.