If going abroad for a full-immersion assignment is not possible, what are some substitutes for a global assignment that may provide some—albeit limited—global experience?

There is nothing like an extended stay in a foreign country to get a different perspective on world events, and there are sound career-enhancing reasons to work abroad. International experience can give you a competitive edge and may be vital to career advancement. Such experience goes far beyond mastering country-specific tax and accounting codes.