UK Publications
How are boards and senior management tackling the myriad of elements involved in ESG? Mazars, in partnership with Board Agenda and Henley Business School, surveyed UK business leaders about how they are approaching the challenges of new ESG regulations, responsibilities and risks. Is ESG a board priority? How is that translating into action? What are the pressure points and challenges? Explore...
A combination of forces is requiring boards to reconsider engagement with their stakeholders. Legislation and regulation set out clear rules about what businesses should and should not do, however in practice the most effective engagement work goes beyond ticking the compliance box; businesses that are more engaged with their stakeholders are seeing material benefit and are proving more...
ESG is arguably the hottest topic in business and with ESG and climate risk concerns set to increase, the role of the audit committee is being watched closely by investors. We convened a panel of experts to explore the role of audit committees in ensuring ESG is implemented at the heart of the business. Here are the key takeaways.
Leading a business is a lot like sailing a ship. A sound strategy and well-executed tacks are needed in equal measure, and clear communication is key. C-speak provides essential news and insight for board members and the C-suite of public interest entities. Inspired by Seaspeak, the official language of the seas that facilitates clear communication amongst ship captains, we hope our news...
COP26 is a reminder to everyone that protecting the environment is a key task for all organisations. But it's not just for governments. Businesses should be prepared for policy measures and statements that will have a direct impact on their strategies and operations. This article examines some of the key challenges arising and how internal audit can support the board in meeting them, with...
Sustainability is one of the biggest strategic issues facing companies today and this also extends to a corporate’s tax affairs. So what is ‘sustainable tax’, why is it so important and what are the business benefits of a sustainable tax strategy? In this Q&A with Aude Delechat-Patel, Head of International Corporate Tax Disputes at Mazars and sustainable tax expert, we explore the issue, the...
Matt Dalton, our Consumer Sector Lead, explores the need-to-know issues in a series of short and informative videos.
There are many significant compliance risks inherent in the selling of pharmaceutical and life science products across a network of overseas governments, hospitals and distributors.
In this article, we consider why - and how – you can start to build an integrated assurance model/map.
As events repeatedly demonstrate, supply chain disruption is a given. Here's how improving resilience can benefit your wider strategy.
Over the past 18 months, organisations have faced some of the most significant challenges of recent times, accelerating transformation as they adapted to a new reality. But are boards keeping pace with this transformation? How well equipped are they to deal with changing operational, strategic, technological, financial and ESG issues? How will this new environment influence board priorities and...
Mazars for good. Sustainabilty Report 2020 (Google Chrome Browser recommended)
As we await the BEIS consultation paper and the anticipated reforms to corporate internal control frameworks for financial reporting, listed companies would be wise to act now to strengthen their control environments.
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...
Following the agreement of the post-Brexit trade deal, businesses should act to avoid interruption to operations and understand the opportunities presented.
Is sustainability in business still a publicity or marketing initiative? Does financial profitability always have to come first. Read the latest thinking from European Business Group Leaders.
Mazars publishes global study ‘The Future of Telcos: winning the client experience, the case of mobile financial services’
Mazars in collaboration with Board Agenda and INSEAD has surveyed how boards maintain oversight of, and ultimate control over, risk in their companies.
As the role of reinsurance is continuously expanding, Mazars has analysed the latest financial disclosures of the top 10 reinsurers worldwide providing a comparative view for a better understanding of their risk profile and strategy.
Businesses need to be on top of sustainability if they want to be seen as a modern, forward-looking firm. Many organisations are rising to the challenge of creating a sustainable business as pressure grows from multiple stakeholders, but there appears to be a wide diversity in approaches to sustainability.
Mazars’ Global Automotive Study, Sustainable Mobility: Navigating the land of disruption, paints a picture of the issues driving change in the automotive industry with the aim of helping organisations to navigate the challenges and prepare for a successful, long-term future.
Potential changes to reporting on business combinations and accounting for goodwill under IFRS 3 Business Combinations and IAS 36 Impairment of Assets
Mazars publishes global study on familiarity, investment and implementation levels surrounding five transformative workplace technologies.
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