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Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly becoming an integral part of business operations and daily life. Yet, many organisations struggle to fully grasp its potential, risks and limitations.
The European Parliament has voted in favour of the first phase of the Omnibus proposal, known as “stop-the-clock.” Directive. This decision, backed by a broad political alliance, aims to simplify compliance and reduce the regulatory burden, especially for SMEs and businesses struggling with sustainability reporting requirements.
Forvis Mazars is delighted to have supported Business Post Group on its acquisition of Irish Management Institute.
We asked over 100 senior leaders and board directors from various sectors to share their views on Organisational Culture. Respondent sectors include the public sector, higher education, health, charity and regulatory and financial services.
In February, the Central Bank of Ireland (CBI) issued its quarterly report on the wealth of Irish households.
On 24 March 2025, the Central Bank of Ireland (CBI) concluded its review of the Consumer Protection Code 2012 (CPC 2012). Following this update, the CNI has published a number of updates.
This article delves into the main components of the application form, highlighting the key areas that applicants must address to gain authorisation.
Empowering boards with strategic insights
We sat down with consulting trainee Megan Mahon to learn more about her incredible journey from Irish dancing beginner to champion dancer and how she hopes to graduate as a teacher this coming August to inspire the next generation of Irish dancers.
The drive for robust climate and environmental (C&E) risk management in insurance is gaining momentum and expectations for insurers are becoming increasingly explicit.
Each year, International Data Privacy Day takes place in January, aiming to raise awareness and promote privacy and data protection best practices. To mark the event, here are our top 10 privacy predictions for 2025.
The following article by Tax Partner Alan Murray first appeared in the Business Post on Sunday, 23 February 2025.
The following article by Corporate Finance Partner John Bowe first appeared in the Business Post on 14 February 2025.
Forvis Mazars is delighted to announce that applications are now open for the 2025 Irish Investor Awards.
Forvis Mazars partnered with life sciences investment firm Ascentifi to host an insightful panel discussion on investing in MedTech in Ireland. Held on Thursday, 13 February 2025, at Platform 94 in Galway, the event brought together leading experts to explore the opportunities and challenges shaping the sector.
This article explores the key aspects of the Internal Capital Adequacy Assessment Process (ICAAP) for MiFID investment firms, as outlined in the Investment Firm Regulation (IFR) (EU) 2019/2033.
Forvis Mazars are delighted to have supported Clear Group on the acquisition of Phelan Caswell Insurances.
On 22 January, the Supply Chain Sustainability School Summit 2025 was held on the UCD campus. The event marked the first anniversary of the School, which provides a free learning environment to upskill those currently working in or aspiring to join Ireland’s built environment sector. The School is a collaboration between clients, contractors, and suppliers, all of whom share a mutual interest in developing...
The Climate Action and Low Carbon Development (Amendment) Act 2021 cemented the Irish commitment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, which aligns with the EU's fit for 55 Green Deal. The government outlines expected action from the Public Sector to support the achievement of these emission reduction targets in the Public Sector Climate Action Mandate.
On 8 January 2025, the European Banking Authority (EBA) published a final report on the guidelines for managing environmental, social and governance (ESG) risk, aimed at national competent authorities to inform supervision of ESG risk and institutions to inform the approach to ESG risk management.
Does Culture Eat Strategy for Breakfast? This was the thought-provoking question posed at a recent breakfast meeting, hosted by the Forvis Mazars consulting team, where over 100 leaders and board directors from the public, charity and financial sectors gathered to discuss the intersection of culture and strategy.
From 1 January 2025, small businesses in the EU can take advantage of a new VAT exemption in Member States where they are not established.
Forvis Mazars has supported Arachas Corporate Brokers Limited on the acquisition of Insight Insurance Brokers.
On 21 June 2023, the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment signed the European Union (Disclosure of income tax information by certain undertakings and branches) Regulations 2023, implementing public country-by-country reporting (CbCR) into Irish law.
Recent updates to R&D corporation tax credits introduce significant changes, including a new pre-notification requirement for certain companies, an increased tax credit rate from 25% to 30%, and revised first-year payment thresholds to encourage greater investment in R&D.
The Finance Act 2024 includes some positive changes to the S.481 Film Tax Credit and Employment Investment Incentive Scheme (EIIS).
The BEPS Pillar 2 framework applies to accounting periods starting on or after 31 December 2023. While the first filing and associated payment are due in June 2026, companies must take proactive steps now to prepare.
The transitional CbCR (Country-by-Country Reporting) safe harbours are short-term measures designed to exclude a group’s operations in certain lower risk jurisdictions from the scope of Pillar 2 top-up taxes during the initial years of implementation. These safe harbours allow for simplified calculations for jurisdictions based on qualified CbCR and financial accounting data.
All the VAT news you need to know at the start of 2025.
The long-awaited VAT in the Digital Age (ViDA) proposal has been approved by Member States’ Economic and Finance Ministers. On 5 November 2024, during the ECONFIN (Economic and Financial Affairs Council) meeting, EU Member States unanimously agreed on adopting the ViDA package.
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