Financial statement manipulation can be notoriously hard to spot, but by following a methodical approach and leveraging analytical techniques, forensic accountants can spot anomalies that indicate fraudulent activities. In this edition of Raising the Bar, A&M Senior Director Julia Heidelbach and Senior Manager Madeleine Rebsamen provide insights into using ratio analysis to identity potential financial manipulation.

On 16 February 2024, ZATCA released the new Regional Headquarters rules (RHQ), which apply in addition to the Zakat/Tax Law provisions and, along with the Ministry of Investment of Saudi Arabia (MISA) guidance published in February 2022, providing tax incentives for businesses establishing their RHQ in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA).

This edition of the Automotive Industry Spotlight will focus on AI’s use cases and potential impacts on the entire automotive value chain for automakers and suppliers looking to modernize their operating models.

The global pharmacovigilance (PV) or drug safety market is projected to grow from $8.6bn in 2024 to $22.4bn by 2032.

This article provides an overview of why Singapore is considered one of the most eco-friendly cities in Asia and describes the government’s green incentives available for businesses having a presence in or expanding into Singapore.

A&M Managing Director Scott Leonard was recently featured in an article by Kiplinger, "No Noncompete Clauses? What does that look like?" sharing his insights on the evolving landscape surrounding the FTC's ban on noncompete clauses.

Private equity (PE) funds with at least two German tax resident investors are required to file an annual partnership tax return in Germany, even if they do not have taxable presence in the Germany.

The insurance sector is rapidly evolving, with data and artificial intelligence driving transformative change throughout the industry. In the final installment of our series, A&MPLIFY experts offer best practices for leveraging emerging technologies and staying ahead in an increasingly competitive and digitally driven market.

As organizations grow, back-office processes become complex, prompting leaders to consider moving to a shared services model. Discover how setting up a captive Shared Services Center (SSC) can streamline operations and the key strategies to ensure its success and prevent common pitfalls.

Financial institutions are facing an increasingly interconnected global financial system, where financial transparency has emerged as a critical element of fiscal systems worldwide.

Leading global professional services firm Alvarez and Marsal (A&M) today announced the launch of ChatView, the firm’s proprietary tool to extract and analyze chat data for forensic technology concerns pertaining to regulatory and legal disputes.

Leading global professional services firm Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) has released its latest United Arab Emirates (UAE) Banking Pulse for the first quarter of 2024.

The Victorian Commercial and Industrial Property Tax Reform Act (Act) has now passed through the Victorian Parliament following the initial announcement last year as part of the Victorian government’s 2023–24 Budget.

The U.S. international tax regime is fraught with traps for the unwary for non-U.S. persons doing (or thinking of doing) business in the United States. Complicated rules affect whether non-U.S. persons are subject to tax on their U.S.-sourced income as well as the extent to which their investments in domestic and foreign corporations could affect certain U.S. shareholders.

A&M Managing Director Louis De Olden and Senior Director Jeff Bilyea share five proven strategies to seamlessly align sales and marketing organizations for enhanced value creation and long-term success.