This article discusses the role of congregate care within the child welfare system and the challenges states face in prioritizing family-based placements over institutional settings.

In this article, we outline the key ERS compliance deadlines coming up for employers, recent changes and common issues in relation to ERS reporting.

ASC 740 underlies compliance and tax planning. Key tax law changes and regulatory updates this quarter impact income tax provisions and financial disclosures.

We are pleased to share that Alvarez & Marsal’s report on commission risks in motor and asset finance risks was recently featured in UK Finance.

Alvarez & Marsal India has announced the appointment of Shweta Jha as Managing Director within its Business Transformation Services practice. This appointment aligns with A&M’s continued investment in the financial services sector and its commitment to delivering data-driven, technology-enabled solutions for clients.

The recent announcement of new reciprocal tariffs has amplified this challenge, having a significant impact on ASEAN exports. This shift presents both challenges and opportunities for ASEAN. As countries like Vietnam, Malaysia, and Thailand face higher tariffs on key U.S. exports and businesses must now adapt to the evolving trade environment to fully capitalize on the region’s potential for growth in a rapidly changing global market.

The Australian economy is experiencing a complex period characterized by high interest rates, elevated insolvency rates and a strong stock market. Interest rates have surged to their highest level in 12 years, driven by persistent inflation, while insolvencies are at their peak in two decades.

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Disparate tax treatment for economically identical underlying facts: Although the recognition of fluctuation reserves is permitted under Swiss commercial law, their deductibility for tax purposes is denied.

In the first two parts of our Digital Strategy series, we discussed A&M’s view on the use of digital, data and artificial intelligence (AI) to accelerate business transformation and value creation.

In our latest report, LTM06-24, we analyzed transactional trends over the twelve months up to June 2024, highlighting that Q2 2024 was unusually weak compared to previous years. However, this drop in M&A activity was not mirrored at the European level.

The Swiss A&M corporate finance team, led by Stephan Brücher, Managing Director, will begin offering its services to clients as part of A&M in April 2025.

Alvarez & Marsal has developed the P.A.T.H. to AI Framework, which helps Medicaid systems deliver efficient, equitable and impactful services.

Effective April 2, 2025, The Texas Comptroller is implementing significant changes to Title 34 TAC §3.330 regarding the application of sales and use tax to data processing services.