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Listed below is the latest news from Forvis Mazars in Spain
Covid-19: Líneas de financiación y ayudas para empresas

La llegada del Covid-19 ha supuesto un reto para el sistema estatal y el tejido empresarial.
Corporate Finance: reasons for optimism

The arrival of the previously unknown coronavirus or COVID-19 is testing the strength of the world economy, as well as its system.
COVID-19: HOW TO PROTECT YOUR BUSINESS

Although the Covid-19 crisis is first and foremost a public health emergency, the economic impact of the virus is beginning to emerge and it is clear that all businesses will be affected, regardless of sector.
COVID-19: Impacto en los procedimientos judiciales en el ámbito civil

Las medidas adoptadas para afrontar la crisis sanitaria y económica generada por la expansión del COVID-19 afectan a todos los ámbitos relacionales de las personas.
THE UNCERTAINTY GENERATED BY COVID-19 IN TRANSACTIONS: BACK TO BASICS

The Coronavirus is having serious impact on the health of hundreds of thousands of people worldwide,
Mazars´ response to COVID-19

In response to the COVID-19 crisis, Mazars’ objective is to guarantee the health of our professionals, not to put our stakeholders’ health at risk, and to continue offering exactly the same service to our clients.
IMPACTOS DEL CORONAVIRUS EN LOS ESTADOS FINANCIEROS

La aparición y expansión del coronavirus a principios de 2020 ha afectado no sólo a las actividades económicas y comerciales de China, sino también, en una escala más amplia al entorno económico mundial y por supuesto también a España.
COVID-19: HOW TO CONTINUE MY ACTIVITY AND APPROPRIATELY MANAGE MY RESOURCES?

The expansion of Coronavirus (Covid-19), the globalization of society, in general, and of the economy in particular, has led the society and the companies to move in a hostile environment, in a hasty and abrupt manner, without time for their adaptation or anticipation. The health crisis has struck in a generalized manner, affecting all economic fields and sectors.
España lidera el índice de igualdad de género en los bancos centrales

España lidera el índice de igualdad de género en los bancos centrales con una puntuación de 91,67 sobre 100.
Mazars se convierte en una empresa Baby Friendly

Mazars se ha convertido en una empresa Baby Friendly, es decir, ha sido acreditada como una compañía comprometida en el apoyo a sus profesionales en uno de los momentos más importantes de su vida: cuando tienen un hijo
Three simple steps to kickstart your sustainability strategy

Executing a business sustainability strategy is more important than ever and is essential for the long-term success of a company.
Not only does it help in the development of your business vision and strategy, but a sustainability strategy will also help to reduce unnecessary costs through the implementation of leaner and smarter processes.
Not only does it help in the development of your business vision and strategy, but a sustainability strategy will also help to reduce unnecessary costs through the implementation of leaner and smarter processes.
TACKLING CLIMATE CHANGE: THE ROLE OF BANKING REGULATION AND SUPERVISION REPORT

Mazars and the Official Monetary and Financial Institutions Forum (OMFIF) are proud to have come together to produce a global report providing unique insight on current and upcoming financial regulatory evolutions aimed at tackling climate change. What policy adjustments are being undertaken in different jurisdictions around the world to assess and control climate risks? How are these actions likely to develop in future? Find out in our new research and get ready for radical regulatory change.
Mujeres Avenir: Economía circular: un enfoque innovador y sostenible

La Asociación de Amistad Hispano-Francesa Mujeres Avenir conjuntamente con Mazars, celebra el 18 de febrero a las 19:00 horas un acto que tiene por nombre: “Economía circular: un enfoque innovador y sostenible del crecimiento“. Será en el Club Financiero Génova, de Madrid.
The four different ways that T&L industry is impacted by technology and digitalisation

One of the most important disruptions facing transport & logistics (T&L) companies is technology and digitalisation. Developments in technology provide uncertainty but also many opportunities for T&L organisations. The difference between the leaders and laggards in this industry will be in the ability to embrace these disruptions. Knowing where the benefits and risks are and how to leverage those begins by understanding the impacts.
Mazars names six new partners and achieves a cumulative growth of 20% in the last two years.

Gastón Durand, responsible for the office's procedural department, and Óscar Herranz, from Sustainability and Climate Change Department, have been appointed new international partners. In addition, the firm has promoted four other professionals to local partners: Juan Berral and Carlos Palomino (Audit Division), Yolanda Díaz (Outsourcing Division) and Elena Cervera (Head of the Quality Department).
Mazars and ONCE Foundation come together to promote the employment of people with disabilities

Antoni Bover, President of Mazars Spain, and the executive vice president of the ONCE Foundation, Alberto Durán, have signed an Insert Agreement in Madrid to promote the employment of persons with disabilities. The agreement is part of the Operational Programs of Social Inclusion and Social Economy (Poises) and Youth Employment (POEJ), which is being developed by the ONCE Foundation through Inserta, with the co-financing of the European Social Fund and the Youth Employment Initiative , to increase the training and employment of people with disabilities
XX Prix Pyrénées

Mazars sponsors, once again, the Prix Pyrénées organized by the French Chamber of Commerce.
The Prix Pyrénées is an award that is given annually to a company, entity or person that, for its activity and dynamism, has contributed to the development of relations between France and Spain.
The Prix Pyrénées is an award that is given annually to a company, entity or person that, for its activity and dynamism, has contributed to the development of relations between France and Spain.
BUSINESS - IT'S PERSONAL

No matter how long a company has been around for, what industry they’re in or who their customers are, there’s no getting away from the fact that each business is unique.
Best Lawyers has included in its 2020 Spanish ranking several Mazars Tax & Legal professionals

Three lawyers from Mazars have been recognized in the ranking that has just been made public in our country
INNOVATORS AT MAZARS

Innovation and transformation are words that we hear, read or write several times a day. But how do we make sense of all these new technological, societal or business trends? How do companies implement some of these changes in practice? And most importantly, how do businesses move from ‘doing’ digital to ‘being’ digital?
Registro de instrumentos financieros bajo las NIIF

La última edición de IFRS Insight de Mazars aborda el registro de instrumentos financieros bajo las NIIF.
Soporte en la implementacion de la IFRS 17

La entrada en vigor de la IFRS 17 cambiará significativamente el modelo contable de los contratos de seguros e impactará en los procesos de cierre contable, el tratamiento de los datos, la arquitectura informática y las herramientas de modelización. Asimismo, se producirá un cambio significativo en la organización de las entidades, principalmente en los aspectos de comunicación financiera y en la toma de decisiones.
Reinsurers’ Financial Communication – 2019 benchmark study (part I)

As the role of reinsurance is continuously expanding, Mazars has analysed the latest financial disclosures of the top 10 reinsurers worldwide providing a comparative view for a better understanding of their risk profile and strategy.
The Future of Telcos: winning the client experience battle

Mazars publishes global study ‘The Future of Telcos: winning the client experience, the case of mobile financial services’
Are You Missing the Tech Train?

Mazars publishes global study on familiarity, investment and implementation levels surrounding five transformative workplace technologies.
Mazars incorpora a más de 100 graduados para el curso 2019-2020

Reforzarán los equipos de auditoría y assurance, consultoría y transacciones y del despacho de abogados y asesores fiscales de las siete oficinas de la firma en España.
Adicionalmente a estos 100 recién graduados, la firma prevé incorporar durante este ejercicio a otro centenar de perfiles con experiencia.
Adicionalmente a estos 100 recién graduados, la firma prevé incorporar durante este ejercicio a otro centenar de perfiles con experiencia.
Why is working at Mazars more than a professional experience?

Mazars is a global professional services company.
We provide auditing and assurance, consulting and legal and tax advice to multinational and listed companies and large national groups in more than 100 countries.
Innovation and technology are key elements that help us to be a strategic and trusted advisor for our clients.
We are the 5th audit firm for large companies in Spain.
Want to know more about Mazars? Contact us!
We provide auditing and assurance, consulting and legal and tax advice to multinational and listed companies and large national groups in more than 100 countries.
Innovation and technology are key elements that help us to be a strategic and trusted advisor for our clients.
We are the 5th audit firm for large companies in Spain.
Want to know more about Mazars? Contact us!
Mazars creates Mazars North America Alliance

Mazars North America Alliance substantially enhances Mazars’ on the ground coverage in North America, giving international clients access to an additional 16,000 professionals from five major accounting and consulting firms in the U.S. and Canada.
Riesgos y Fraudes con Terceros

UN ENFOQUE MULTIDISCIPLINAR E INTEGRAL PARA UNA ESTRATEGIA PREVENTIVA
Todas aquellas personas físicas o jurídicas que tengan una relación directa o indirecta con tu empresa (proveedores, clientes, agentes, intermediarios, socios o accionistas, consejeros o asesores, cliente del cliente…) pueden tener una alta exposición al riesgo que debe ser observada desde una perspectiva preventiva.
Todas aquellas personas físicas o jurídicas que tengan una relación directa o indirecta con tu empresa (proveedores, clientes, agentes, intermediarios, socios o accionistas, consejeros o asesores, cliente del cliente…) pueden tener una alta exposición al riesgo que debe ser observada desde una perspectiva preventiva.
5G en Europa. Momento de hacer un cambio de marcha.

La tecnología 5G ya está aquí y en el 2021 entrará en vigor la segunda fase (Stand Alone 5G) convirtiéndose en una tecnología que tendrá un gran impacto en la ciberseguridad, colocando la gestión de datos y supervisión de flujo en el centro de nuestras vidas. Transformará nuestra economía y acelerará la evolución de la sociedad en general.
RPAS: HOW TO IMPROVE THE OPERATIONS AND PROCESSES OF THE COMPANIES

Many companies continue to use part of their resources in processes that provide little added value, which can cause them to lose efficiency and effectiveness in many of their functions
CEE View: Inbound M&A report 2018/2019

Mazars is pleased to present the CEE View: Inbound M&A report 2018/2019, in collaboration with Mergermarket. This new report offers an overview of the mergers and acquisitions activity in 2018 within and into the Central & Eastern European (CEE) region, and looks ahead to the challenges and opportunities for the next couple of months.
Talk with Reyes Calderón on the occasion of the international Women´s Day

On the occasion of the International Women’s Day, celebrated this Friday March 8, 2019, we have organized a talk with Reyes Calderón, a writer, economist and university professor, who will analyze challenges related to equality and female talent management faced by companies and academic institutions.
Mazars USA 2018 Food & Beverage Industry Study Report

The Mazars USA 2018 Food & Beverage Industry Study was developed to seek the views of leaders and
decision makers in the food and beverage industry.
decision makers in the food and beverage industry.
Bancassurance in Europe - benchmark study

While bancassurance is a booming business, proper supervision of the holding entity and its subsidiaries is required in order to be well managed. It is fundamental to grant effective disclosure of key information between the banking and insurance counterparties and to harness synergies between the two. Leveraging from our strong position and expertise in the European financial services advisory market, Mazars was able to survey the bancassurance industry.
Benchmark on Key Audit Matters

Increasingly, auditing reports are required to be clearer, more informative and more transparent.
In our March 2016 study "Mazars Benchmark in Key Audit Matters", we analyzed the Key Audit Questions (KAM) in the audit reports of the companies quoted in the FTSE (United Kingdom) and AMX / AEX Markets (Countries). Netherlands) in 2014/15.
In our March 2016 study "Mazars Benchmark in Key Audit Matters", we analyzed the Key Audit Questions (KAM) in the audit reports of the companies quoted in the FTSE (United Kingdom) and AMX / AEX Markets (Countries). Netherlands) in 2014/15.
Launch of our 2018 Global Study on AI in the Hospitality Industry

Mazars’ hospitality community, together with international experts, are pleased to launch our Global Study on AI in the Hospitality Industry
Mazarians stories

Germán Alonso-Alegre, abogado y socio de Mazars, nos cuenta su experiencia de hacer realidad lo que llevaba tanto tiempo rondándole la cabeza, hacer un ironman (3,8 kms. nadando, 180 kms. en bici y 42 kms. corriendo).
Jornada "La gran empresa con la startup”

La llegada de la 4ª revolución industrial, donde las tecnologías disruptivas como la inteligencia artificial, la robótica o la biotecnología van a provocar un cambio en la sociedad como nunca se ha vivido anteriormente, ha motivado un encuentro organizado por la Asociación de amistad Mujeres Avenir y que ha contado con el patrocinio de Mazars.
Mazars’ #InsideMyPhone Global Campaign

we invite students and young professionals to experience the innovative ways its people work in today’s fast moving, dynamic world.
Participants in the immersive, interactive experience who earn badges and complete the journey get a chance to win a FREE trip and see immediate Mazars job openings.
Participants in the immersive, interactive experience who earn badges and complete the journey get a chance to win a FREE trip and see immediate Mazars job openings.
Integrated Reporting: Towards a Global Adoption?

Integrated Reporting applies principles and concepts that are focused on bringing greater cohesion and efficiency to the reporting process, and adopting ‘integrated thinking’ as a way of breaking down internal silos and reducing duplication.The Framework has been tested and assessed during these past three years and significant ‘breakthroughs’ have been achieved. Our present paper, therefore, aims to illustrate the insurance industry trends and marks the end of the “Breakthrough Phase”.
Annual report on the ecommerce 2018

What are the main challenges and opportunities in the ecommerce market for companies in Spain?
Estudio sobre la NIIF 9 en las aseguradoras europeas

La nueva norma NIIF 9 sobre instrumentos financieros es efectiva desde el 1 de enero de 2018 para la mayoría de las entidades, pero los grupos de seguros tienen la posibilidad de aplazar su aplicación hasta el año 2021, año en que la nueva norma NIIF 17, sobre contratos de seguro, entrará en vigor.
Benchmark Study on Reinsurers’ Financial Communication

Reinsurance, also known as the “ insurers’ insurance ”, plays a key role in the global market economy today. Several factors, such as the strengthening of capital requirements, the increasing level of significant NAT CAT events or the need for optimal coverage is increasing the need for reinsurance.
Mazarians stories: nuestro internacional de la selección española
"Muchos me conoceréis porque soy una de las primeras personas que veis cuando entráis en las oficinas de Mazars. Lo que quizá no sabéis, es que nada más salir de trabajar, lucho por un sueño que ya dura diez años", esta es la historia de Carlos Rodríguez.
III Prix Entrepreneur Tech
Next Wednesday, July 4, the final event of the III Prix Entrepreneur Tech will take place, organized by the French Chamber of Commerce of Barcelona and sponsored by Mazars.
How is the new standard IFRS15 affecting companies?
This standard relies on the concept of transfer of control to recognise revenue, rather than on risks and rewards as previously. It requires a contract to be broken down into distinct performance obligations, each with their own margin and pattern of revenue recognition.
Trailwalker Intermon Oxfam

Josefina Piñón, head of the International cooperation Department at Mazars, has participated for the second consecutive year in the Trailwalker of Madrid. Solidarity career with which Mazars collaborates.
2018 Mazars Global Automotive Study

Mazars automotive expert community, together with the industry experts from IHS, are pleased to present the 2018 global study on sustainable mobility.
Mazars launches The Next CFO, a web TV that explores the future of corporate finance departments

The Next CFO gives audiences an insider’s view into the corporate finance department of tomorrow. A first of its kind, the web TV also serves as a fresh and modern platform for CFOs from major international companies to share their vision of a rapidly changing profession.
Auditor por un día
Un año más, Mazars ha participado, en la jornada organizada por el ICJC "Auditor por un día", que pretende dar a conocer la profesión de auditor dentro del ámbito universitario.
Nuevo marco normativo de privacidad ¿preparado?
El pasado 28 de febrero tuvo lugar el desayuno de trabajo que Mazars organizó junto con la Cámara de Comercio e Industria Francesa de Barcelona sobre los aspectos clave de cumplimiento normativo del Nuevo Reglamento Europeo de Protección de Datos (GDPR, por sus siglas en inglés) que será aplicable a partir del próximo 25 de mayo de 2018.
GDPR and e-Privacy: A Major Challenge for Media Companies

Deeply involved in the Media industry and determined to provide Industry Executives with a better overview of the trends and challenges impacting the sector, Mazars publishes a yearly media barometer analyzing the financial performance and the risk factors disclosed on the annual reports of the 100 largest publicly-listed media companies in North America and Europe.
Quantified impacts of IFRS 9: initial findings

At the end of February 2018, all the major European banks published information on the impact of the implementation of the new standard IFRS 9. IFRS 9 introduces numerous changes (classification, impairment, hedging, etc.). Their impacts at the transition date vary widely from one bank to another. They are negative in most cases, but for some banks are virtually nil or even positive. The indicators used are also variable: though the impact on the CET1 ratio is a firm common indicator, the level of further detail reported varies significantly from one institution to another.
Mazars announces a 12.8% revenue increase and accelerates its international expansion

Mazars’ unique, integrated, international partnership continues to grow. In early January, two new countries - Colombia and Uganda - joined the partnership, which now includes 86 countries and territories. The group aims to achieve more than 2 billion euros in revenues by 2020, up from 1.5 billion euros today.
Mazars Tax & Legal, new denomination of our law and tax advisors firm

Mazars Tax & Legal, new denomination of our law firm and tax advisors.
With this change, we intend to give the firm a more direct and commercial name and to contribute value to our global and international nature, thanks to our global network of lawyers and tax advisors in over 80 countries on the five continents.
With this change, we intend to give the firm a more direct and commercial name and to contribute value to our global and international nature, thanks to our global network of lawyers and tax advisors in over 80 countries on the five continents.
Mazars reinforces its management team with the appointment of two new partners
Isabel Velázquez and Alberto Martínez have been appointed new partners of the firm after the meeting of international partners that was recently held in Berlin.
A height experience

Fernando Sierra, tax manager, tells us his experience in the Kilimanjaro, Alps, Caucasus, Andes... why climb Mountains?
New European Regulation on Data Protection

We present our solution to help companies in compliance with the new European Data Protection Regulation, which must be adopted by all companies by 25th May, 2018, regardless of their size.
Mazarians por el mundo: París

David Gutiérrez, abogado, gerente de la oficina de Madrid, está participando en el programa de movilidad de Mazars en París. A continuación nos habla de su experiencia
Mazars sponsors for the 3rd consecutive year the European Small and Mid-Cap Awards

The awards showcase the diversity of European markets, and aims to promote stock listings by targeting SMEs and growth companies. These companies are critical to European economic recovery and meeting the EU’s objective for job creation, competitiveness and growth.
Are ICOs the new future of start-ups?

The term Initial Coin Offering (ICO) is a common buzzword in investment circles these days. While these ICOs are distant cousins of IPOs (in the sense that both share the objective of helping firms raise capital from various sources), their likely timing and means of achieving funds are quite different.
Is now the time for alternative valuation methods for the construction industry?

Whether it’s a local company or a major global entity, the valuation of a construction business is often estimated on the basis of multiples of earnings, and therefore essentially founded on a short-term outlook. However, businesses strategies with a long-term vision, such as innovation, energy, concessions and acquisitions are not taken fully into account in valuations. If valuers took a long-term view, through using other valuation methods that make it easier to understand these strategies, would this have an influence on how these firms are valued?
Global E-commerce Report 2017

Mazars is pleased to promote the 2017 edition of the Global Ecommerce report devised by the Ecommerce Foundation, together with the Global Ecommerce Association, gathering +40 local ecommerce association.
NIIF 17: Nueva normativa relativa a los contratos de seguros

El Consejo Internacional de Normas Contables ( IASB, por sus siglas en inglés) ha publicado una nueva norma en sustitución de la NIIF 4 sobre los Contratos de Seguros.
La NIIF 17 elimina inconsistencias y debilidades actuales a través de un nuevo marco basado en un principio único para la contabilización de todos los contratos de seguros, incluyendo los de reaseguros.
La NIIF 17 elimina inconsistencias y debilidades actuales a través de un nuevo marco basado en un principio único para la contabilización de todos los contratos de seguros, incluyendo los de reaseguros.
Mazars’ Tomorrow’s Audit Hackathon results confirm the need for disruption in audit

The "Tomorrow’s Audit" Hackathon, a two-day event organised by Mazars end of June 2017, convened over 80 participants from different countries under the hashtag #hacktheaudit. Its goal was to create a vision of what the audit of the future may look like in order to truly address the needs of all stakeholders.
2017 Mazars Global Water Risk Survey

Is your business taking water for granted? Today's water might be tomorrow's oil. In 2016 alone, businesses may be facing water-related impacts worth $14 billion. This is more than five times the $2.6 billion reported the previous year*.
The Financial Services Future: Transforming an industry

In partnership with the Economist Intelligence Unit, Mazars has developed a unique programme of thought leadership to examine the current challenges the Financial Services industry is facing. The series of articles focuses on the current transformation of the financial services industry and its likely shape in the future from three different but related perspectives: technological, regulatory and business model transformation.