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Assured Partners, one of the world's largest independently owned insurance brokers, has announced that it has agreed to acquire the Dundalk-based O’Callaghan Insurances(“OCI”) business. The transaction is expected to be completed on 1 December 2022.
The importance of employers holding sustainable credentials is becoming increasingly critical in the recruitment (and retention) of talent.
The way in which organisations conduct business online, manage their websites, and design customer journeys is set to change, due to changes in website cookie consent across the web. The Key changes to website cookie consent in 2022 are:
Data protection starts and ends in the Board room. Every board member should have a good understanding of data protection and how it affects their business. This article outlines the data protection questions management needs to ask, the benefits of good data protection, and the consequences of poor data protection.
Loss and damage caused by extreme weather events such as drought, rising sea levels and the recent devastating floods in Pakistan hit the headlines at the opening of COP27. While financial pledges and initiatives to help with loss and damage have been evolving for years, consensus and formal agreements on feasible action plans still need to be improved.
If we want to improve adaptation measures, we must change the narrative and start viewing COP as an opportunity. While it can be frustrating, it’s not just about speed of outcomes. When people convene for a set purpose to vocalise issues from a local and global perspective, it can be very productive in raising awareness and putting different points of view out there. Robust discussions are...
Mazars and the Compliance Institute are delighted to publish this unique insight into the views and expectations of financial services professionals and their preparedness for the impending individual accountability framework (IAF) and the senior executive accountability regime (SEAR).
Mazars and the Compliance Institute are delighted to publish this follow-up to our first Individual Accountability Framework (IAF) readiness survey report in March 2022.
With the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) moving ever closer, How Prepared Are You?
As many heads of state are making their way to Egypt for COP 27, the ECB has released the results of their latest thematic review of climate-related and environmental risks (CR&E risks).
Mazars M&A team are delighted to have acted as corporate finance adviser to Intelligo Software on its acquisition by SD Worx. Intelligo is Ireland’s leading payroll software provider and the transaction marks a key step in SD Worx’s ongoing international expansion.
Every business needs a strong sales strategy to survive, and to drive sustainable value creation. It is not only about sales, but also about quality.
Privately-owned companies face a uniquely challenging business environment. From geopolitical shocks such as the war in Ukraine, to global supply chain pressures, and the increasing momentum of sustainability transformation requirements, there is a greater need than ever to realign business strategy to adapt to these changes for a resilient future.
Improving business efficiency should be a key objective of any business strategy, and one that remains consistently monitored for potential improvement. Improved efficiency supports the achievement of two overarching goals: increased revenues and reduced costs.
Managing a successful business requires consistent drive and ambition to create long term shareholder – or ‘capital’ – value. However, the definition of value for one business will naturally be different to another. This means the starting point for any discussion around creating value needs to first identify what value means in the specific context of the business and its strategy.
Optimising business value relies on having the correct infrastructure and foundations in place to support growth and value generation.
Mazars was presented with the 2022 Judges Award from the Global Payroll Association
The European Data Protection Board(EDPB) has approved the first GDPR compliance certification scheme for use across the European Economic Area. This provides compliance-focused organisations with the opportunity to leverage data protection investments to achieve a competitive advantage.
In our February newsletter, we focused on the main taxing provisions around crypto-asset transactions, including cryptocurrencies. Revenue have since issued e-brief number 095/22 which advises that they have made updates to their internal manual.
The ‘Rent-A-Room’ relief scheme was introduced in April 2001 to encourage homeowners to rent rooms in their home to help combat the housing crisis at that time. As the country is now in the middle of an even bigger housing crisis and students across the country struggle to find accommodation for college, rent-a -room relief is more important than ever.
Despite its potential benefits for businesses in distress, a relatively low number have so far availed of the Small Companies Administrative Rescue Process (SCARP) but that is likely to change in the months ahead, writes Hilary Larkin
Small Company Administrative Rescue Process (SCARP) officially commenced on 7th December 2021.
The Revenue Commissioners have published a Code of Practice for Revenue Compliance Interventions, which will come into effect on 1 May 2022. It is not necessarily a revolutionary measure by Revenue as the new Code is effectively replacing a previous Code; however, there are some significant changes and we outline the main provisions below.
The Introduction of an Individual Accountability Framework (IAF) and Senior Executive Accountability Regime (SEAR) places obligations on firms and senior individuals within them to set out clearly where responsibility and decision-making lies.
Below are some of the main updates and the latest VAT news in Ireland for Q1 2022.
Under the Sick Leave Bill 2022, statutory entitlement to sick pay will be phased in as part of a 4-year plan and will initially be for 3 days once the Bill is signed into law.
Compliance with the Charities Governance Code is essential for building trust in the charity sector
The OECD’s two-pillar solution to address the tax challenges arising from the digitalisation of the economy is continuously evolving.
Revenue have recently published the updated Code of Practice for Revenue Compliance Interventions and an updated compliance intervention framework. These changes took effect from 01 May 2022.
With the property ladder becoming more and more difficult to get on, parents with land may wish to consider transferring a site to their children so the child can build a home.
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McCann FitzGerald LLP and Mazars Survey on the GDPR shows a cooling of organisations’ views about the GDPR.
2021 has been a year both of change and growth. Mazars in Ireland has made progress throughout continuing pandemic conditions, and our teams have shown their quality and professionalism throughout the year.
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