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Advancing the automotive value chain: Re-examine and revise transfer pricing policies Whether you believe that 2010 signaled the beginning of the industry recovery or was the year of a paradigm shift into a new automotive industry, the challenge will be to remember the lessons learned and incorporate those lessons into new transfer pricing policies.The years of 2008 and 2009 were certainly memorable for the automotive industry, marking the dramatic trough of a long industry cycle.
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15th Annual Global CEO Survey: Automotive industry insights Automotive CEOs are concerned about euro zone prospects and bullish on China. They’re cutting costs, improving processes and products and working on increasing their resilience to macro risks. What else did they tell us? The sovereign debt situation in Europe is a source of concern Western Europe is traditionally an automotive stronghold so concerns about the impact of the sovereign debt crisis on demand for new vehicles are weighing heavily:
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pportunities to improve financial reporting and internal controls in China: CAS and C-SOX As China’s stature in the global economic arena rises, the government recognizes the need to align with global standards. And with the magnitude of the automotive industry growth, this is an important step for all companies involved.As China’s stature in the global economic arena rises, the government recognises the need to strengthen China’s financial reporting and align with global standards.
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Carbon Disclosure Project 2011: Global 500 report Automotive companies are competing to meet growing climate change and environmental regulatory standards.Companies that meet increasing standards around the globe and appeal to consumers’ preferences and pocket book will lead the pack. The industry is taking by acquiring companies to gain innovative technologies partnering with suppliers to achieve the new standards at an affordable price