Surveys and Studies
You will find here all the featured Mazars' surveys, studies and whitepapers prepared by our experts in a variety of industries.
Doing M&A in Western Europe: Tax traps and structuring opportunities
6-12-2021 With its place in Europe and its integration in the EU, Western Europe tends to be less of a source of tax uncertainties. But conducting business in this area can be a challenge regarding tax environments which are not that similar.
The race to data maturity
Businesses understand they need to leverage data to stay competitive and unlock future growth. All over the world,
they’re devoting significant executive time and betting big on new technologies to gain a competitive advantage. But do they have the data maturity to reach their objectives?
they’re devoting significant executive time and betting big on new technologies to gain a competitive advantage. But do they have the data maturity to reach their objectives?
Unlocking trust: why global compliance is on the business agenda
Compliance has long been a cornerstone of good business practice. But it can still be viewed as an obligation to be met rather than a driver of value. That’s why we conducted a survey of how business leaders approach global compliance, including where they focus investment, the risks they anticipate and what they expect from ‘good compliance’.
Doing M&A in Asia Pacific: Tax traps and structuring opportunities
14-06-2021 Seeking opportunities outside their country of origin is a natural part of the growth journey for many businesses. By opening up new markets and connecting with new customers, businesses can increase their sales and profits, while spreading their risk by not having to rely on any one single market.
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.
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.
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.
Conscious, collaborative, connected: making over the luxury business model
The luxury sector has always prided itself on offering consumers a chance to own pieces that are timeless and whose value and appeal will endure. But that doesn’t mean the way it produces and sells them should stay constant too. The luxury sector is at a crossroads and brands that carry on doing what they have always done risk falling behind. Our report, Conscious, collaborative, connected explains why.
Responsible banking practices: benchmark study 2020
With Environmental, Social and Governance factors, and responsible banking practices more broadly becoming an essential focus for the banking industry, Mazars has assessed how banks are embedding sustainability into their commercial practices.