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An Insight into Special Services: Transfer Pricing

Tom Spencer

Firms do this mainly by searching for companies with similar profiles, and benchmarking prices against those used in the broader market. The primary task of transfer pricing units is to ensure that there is a legally defensible case for using of a certain transfer price if it were to be scrutinised by tax authorities.

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The Chimera of Consulting: Government and Public Sector Advising

Tom Spencer

In a nutshell, public sector consultancy is definitely a field worth thorough examination, not only due to its sheer size, but also as a potential entry-point to the industry, especially for those with social science and humanities degrees. Different stakeholders.

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How to De-Risk Working with a Freelance Management Consultant

Comatch

Benchmarking: When projects require extensive back-office or benchmarking figures, it may make sense to rely on a more traditional consulting firm. Independent consultants aren’t likely to have benchmark data on hand. Make sure to fill in a problem definition sheet to ensure that success criteria and goals are clear and aligned.

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Can we rely on LIBOR? - Tom Spencer consulting blog

Tom Spencer

Definitions. Bremmer highlights the importance of LIBOR by explaining that it is “a key benchmark rate that affects the price of $350 trillion worth of securities and loans around the world.” Helpful Links. Can we rely on LIBOR? by Tom Spencer on March 6, 2012 · 4 comments  ·  Image Source. in Economics.

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Why Getting Your MBA Gives You Confidence

Tom Spencer

It certainly allows you to use different benchmarks. As a relatively “late bloomer”, I can definitely say that the program I attended, at the Frankfurt School of Finance and Management, has allowed me to define myself differently.

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Lessons Learned from a German EMBA

Tom Spencer

German regulation and the thinking about the regulatory process in general, particularly in industries like banking and Fintech, is a standard which could certainly help redefine not only the German market, but create a global benchmark for those who understand that regulations are necessary.

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Idiosyncratic

Seth Godin Blog

If we think hard about the definition of 'better', it's pretty clear that on almost every measurable performance metric, the Honda is a far better car. So, which is more interesting: A vintage 1964 Porsche or a new Honda Civic? Which is a better car? More reliable. A better value. Able to drive faster, longer, in more conditions.