Earlier this year, Australian firm KordaMentha launched a dedicated tax disputes practice, recruiting Andrew Howell from PwC to help lead its push into a market that is becoming increasingly complex for multinational taxpayers. But what drew Howell to the firm, and where does KordaMentha see itself in Australia's evolving tax controversy landscape?
In this episode of Taxing Times with ITR, ITR Editor Tom Baker speaks with Howell about KordaMentha's ambitions in the market and the opportunities created by a growing client shift from the big four.
The pair also discuss the Australian Taxation Office's current enforcement priorities, the transfer pricing (TP) and disputes issues causing the biggest headaches for taxpayers, and how Australia's approach compares with those of other leading jurisdictions.
Finally, they take a deep dive into the landmark PepsiCo dispute, which Howell led. They explore the key lessons for multinationals, the wider implications for TP practitioners, and what Howell hopes delegates will take away from his upcoming discussion on the case at ITR's Transfer Pricing Forum Europe.
We hope you enjoy listening.
