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Audit and assurance publications

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Actuarial publications

You will find here all publications related to Actuarial services.
Mazars global pension investment advisory team Behind salaries, pensions are often the biggest cost an employer might face. Many employers are still struggling with their legacy final salary schemes and, at the same time, managing the cost and implementation of the new requirements under Workplace Pension Reform (or “auto-enrolment”).
Trustee polarities Our Trustee Polarities model has been designed to drive reflection, discussion and change in trustee meetings in order to enable trustees to achieve their full potential through good governance. We believe setting the right ‘tone from the top’ is critical in determining success.
Captives - Challenges of Solvency II Captives and other specialist insurers are affected by Solvency II requirements but the legislation has not been designed with a focus on them. This briefing highlights the key challenges ahead.
Solvency II - QIS5 Across the insurance industry, preparations are underway in order to fulfil the requirements of Solvency II Directive by 2012. There are many challenges ahead. This briefing highlights how Mazars can help you with QIS5.
Portfolio Strategy under Solvency II Solvency II is an opportunity to consider ways of improving efficiency in the use of insurance capital. Expected increases to regulatory capital will need financing. Pricing and reserving will need to become even more focused for companies to remain competitive. Now is a good time for companies to identify those lines of business that are driving capital increases and consider the options where business is not adding measurable value.
Solvency II - Mazars MIMAP Process to Model Approval Companies should be considering the practical challenges of meeting the demands of Solvency II. How can they gain assurance that their models will not only support the business but also meet the relevant standards? Mazars Independent Model Approval Process (MIMAP) is now being used by some of the largest insurers in the world.
Solvency II - Own Risk and Solvency Assessment Own Risk and Solvency Assessment (ORSA), a Pillar 2 requirement, is a risk management system that requires undertakings to assess their own short and long-term risks and the amount of own funds necessary to cover them. There are a number of considerations and principles to be taken into account.
Solvency II update Issue 3 Addressing the governance, risk control and assurance and accounting needs of the insurance sector in the UK and beyond.
Solvency II: Dry run for the insurance market 50% of Lloyd’s syndicates submitted SII implementation plans that were rated as below the standard required. As a result, those syndicates will remain in the spotlight. To avoid the same problem, consider the following.
Providing customised solutions Mazars Actuaries and Consultants LLP is a team of professionals with a broad range of skills and breadth of experience. We provide solutions tailored specifically to each client's needs.
Solvency II implementation The solvency requirements of the UK insurance industry are changing. Across the industry, preparations are underway in order to fulfil the requirements of the Solvency II directive by 2012.

Financial reporting publications

You will find here all publications related to financial reporting.
IFRS Hot Topics Newsletter - Issue 4 The latest news on International Financial Reporting Standards in our Hot Topics newsletter.
IFRS Hot Topics Newsletter - Issue 3 The latest news on International Financial Reporting Standards in our Hot Topics newsletter.
IFRS Hot Topics Newsletter - Issue 2 The latest news on International Financial Reporting Standards in our Hot Topics newsletter.
IFRS Hot Topics Newsletter - Issue 1 The first issue of the International Financial Reporting Standards Hot Topics looks at new accounting standards and interpretations.
IFRS Technical Bulletin - IFRS 10, 11 and 12 Introducing the new accounting standards relating to consolidation, joint arrangements, associates and unconsolidated interests coupled with the extensive new disclosure requirements.
Technical Bulletin - Revised related party requirements Transactions between related parties are likely to be of interest to users of financial statements. Understanding the requirements is therefore more important than ever.
IFRS Technical Bulletin - Leases The IASB is rewriting the rules on lease accounting. In the not too distant future there will no longer be operating leases in an IFRS set of financial statements.
Broker Briefing - The Future of Financial Reporting Following August 2009’s Accounting Standards Board’s consultation paper on the future of UK GAAP on 29 October 2010 it issued its long awaited exposure draft entitled The Future of Financial Reporting in the UK and Republic of Ireland.
This briefing paper sets out to summarise the issues facing the broking community.
Lloyd's - The Future of Financial Reporting Following August 2009’s Accounting Standards Board’s consultation paper on the future of UK GAAP on 29 October 2010 it issued its long awaited exposure draft entitled The Future of Financial Reporting in the UK and Republic of Ireland.
This briefing paper sets out to summarise the issues facing the Lloyd’s community.
Insurers Briefing - The Future of Financial Reporting Following August 2009’s Accounting Standards Board’s consultation paper on the future of UK GAAP on 29 October 2010 it issued its long awaited exposure draft entitled The Future of Financial Reporting in the UK and Republic of Ireland.
This briefing paper sets out to summarise the issues facing the insurance community.
Future of Financial Reporting in the UK and the Republic of Ireland This technical bulletin sets out a summary of where the ASB are with their proposal updates following the publication of the Exposure Draft for the reform of UK GAAP.
IFRS for SMEs Technical Bulletin The countdown commences... IFRS for SMEs, the new accounting Standard, that is likely to affect the future of UK GAAP.
Mazars Response to the ASB on the Future of Financial Reporting The proposals laid out by the ASB regarding the Future of Financial Reporting in the UK and Ireland are undoubtedly significant and will impact on all UK and Irish businesses. Mazars have responded to the ASB's Consultation Paper (February 2010) and Exposure Drafts (April 2011) in the attached comment letters, which set out general comments as well as responses to the specific questions.
IFRS3 Valuation and accounting services With so much to consider when acquiring a
business, it’s easy to overlook the accounting
issues which could significantly impact market
perceptions of the deal.
Mazars response to FRC consultation on a Stewardship Code for Institutional Investors
Mazars response to ICSA consultation on its review of the Higgs Guidance: Improving Board Effectiveness
Mazars response to FRC consultation on the revised UK Corporate Governance Code
IFRS Technical Bulletin - Financial Statement Presentation The format of IFRS financial statements are
set to change and then change again.
IFRS Technical Bulletin - IFRIC 15 ‘Agreements for the Construction of Real Estate’ A new Interpretation could signal a change in
revenue recognition for construction companies.
IFRS Technical Bulletin - IFRS for Small and Medium-sized Entities The countdown commences...IFRS for SMEs, the new accounting Standard, that is likely to affect the future of UK GAAP.
IFRS Technical Bulletin - IFRS 8 'Operating segments' The management approach The introduction of the new standard signifies the beginning of a fundamental change to reporting requirements.
Financial Reporting Advisory Team
FRS 20 (IFRS2): how will it impact on you? To allow for the effects of share-based payments on their profit and loss accounts, companies must now obtain formal valuation of those options at the date of grant.
Reporting your full potential - developing effective business reviews Business reviews are mandatory for all but small
companies. We’ll help you use your business
review to highlight your company’s full potential.
Board Evaluation survey
IFRS 3 Survey

Governance and risk publications

You will find here all publications related to governance and risk.
NED Update - Issue 12 Boardroom Equality: Added impetus to a recurrent theme - Getting lasting benefit from your evaluation - Training for success? A boardroom tale - Delivering more for less - iXBL
NED Update - Issue 11 - Governance and Risk Update
- A new Risk Standard for a new Standard of Risk?
- Non Executive Director fees
- Non Executive Directors – What constitutes
Outstanding Performance?
NED Update - Issue 10 - FSA Code, Walker and The FRC Combined Code
- Value for money on outsourced internal control assurance?
- How to fully benefit from your board evaluation
Ned Update - Issue 9 - Independent Challenge
- What are the key lessons learnt from the financial crisis for NEDs?
- HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) extends its risk based assessment process for large companies
NED Update issue 8 - Is the house built on rock or sand?
- Data security – A holistic approach
- Do you know your captives?
- Risk Management - Lessons learnt
NED Update issue 7 - It takes two to tango
- NED Support
- Operational Exposure - not worth the risk
NED Update 6 A look at Corporate Governance from an international perspective.
NED Update 5 A high level look at the Department of Trade and Industry’s (DTI) consultation papers incorporating European Union (EU) law into the UK.
NED Update 4 Information on the Companies Act 2006, a review of recent corporate governance developments and a look at one of the key risks being faced by many entities:
outsourcing.
NED Update 3 In this edition, we consider a number of issues that were posed in a recent debate concerning NEDs at the RSA

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Transaction services publications

Publications related to Mazars Transaction services
IPO Life - October 2012 Mazars IPO Life is a monthly publication for those that have an interest in following trends in IPOs on the London Stock Exchanges' Main Market and AIM.
IPO Life - September 2012 Mazars IPO Life is a monthly publication for those that have an interest in following trends in IPOs on the London Stock Exchanges' Main Market and AIM.
IPO Life - August 2012 Mazars IPO Life is a monthly publication for those that have an interest in following trends in IPOs on the London Stock Exchanges' Main Market and AIM.
IPO Inside out The midst of the deepest financial crisis since 1929 may seem an incongruous time to take a look at the IPO landscape. Nowhere has the fall-out from the credit crisis been more dramatic than on the world’s stock exchanges.

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