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Paul She on the Adjudication Panel of the 2020-2021 HKICPA Accounting and Business Management Case Competition (22 May 2021)
On 22 May 2021 our Practicing Director, Paul She, was on the adjudication panel of the 2020-2021 HKICPA Accounting and Business Management Case Competition for secondary school students.
What will the audit(or) of the future look like in APAC?
Against a backdrop of shifting market expectations, Mazars released an independent report titled The future of audit: market view. The report highlights ‘standout findings’ and myths about audit with 501 responses from 12 countries.
Investing in CEE: Inbound M&A report 2020/2021
Despite the challenges caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, M&A dealmaking in Central & Eastern Europe remained robust in 2020. Thanks to its strong fundamentals, the CEE region continued to attract international investments, doing quite well in comparison with other emerging markets. This publication offers an overview of the inbound M&A activity in the CEE region throughout 2020 and looks ahead to the opportunities and challenges in the coming months.
Responsible banking practices: benchmark study 2021
Up against great economic and societal upheaval as a result of Covid-19, banks around the world continue to take sustainability seriously and firmly acknowledge the related risks and opportunities, for the market and wider stakeholders alike. For the second year running, Mazars publishes its responsible banking practices report to assess how banks embed sustainability into their commercial practices.
The future of audit: market view – myths, realities and ways forward
The audit profession faces a decisive moment: market expectations are shifting, technology is empowering auditors and strengthening quality, the case for audit’s evolution is growing and a series of headline corporate failures have raised questions about the quality of service companies can expect.
Mazars 2020 C-suite barometer
In the midst of a global pandemic, a majority of business leaders still expected growth in 2021. What else do they see on the horizon?
Happy Lunar New Year from Mazars CPA Limited
Wishing you and your family all good health. May you find happiness, cheerfulness, and success throughout the Year of the Ox.
Leadership in AI 2021: boards, barriers and new beginnings
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One of the biggest technological issues for boards and their businesses over the coming months will be managing the implementation and expectation of artificial intelligence ‘AI’ technologies. Organisations are increasingly leveraging technology in response to the pandemic and it has undoubtedly accelerated interest in automation. Mazars, in collaboration with Board Agenda and INSEAD, has surveyed boards about their experiences with artificial intelligence (AI) technologies. How are they adopting or planning to adopt AI? What are the barriers and benefits to using these technologies. How will AI impact upon their business and culture?
Welcome to our 78 new partners
Every year, during our annual partners’ conference, we are delighted to welcome our newly co-opted international Mazars partners. This year, although the event was held virtually, we are proud to celebrate the 78 new partners from 30 different countries that have joined the integrated Mazars partnership.
Doing M&A in CEE: Tax traps and structuring opportunities
10-12-2020 Against a backdrop of global competition and integrated markets, many businesses around the world are seeking growth opportunities outside their country of origin despite shifting, and at times complex, regulatory environments.