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25/02/2019page

Case Studies

A partnership with Forvis Mazars reduces the complexity of managing your business, and helps you make the right decisions that improve performance, drive growth and enhance shareholder value. But don’t just listen to us – let our clients share their experience with you.

30/01/2019page

Creating Shared Value(s): Mazars publishes its 2017-2018 Annual Report

With our 2018 Yearbook, part of our 2017-2018 Group Annual Report, we take a step back and reflect on our international development and growth. We also dive into who we are, our history and values, taking this opportunity to reaffirm our commitment to being #MazarsForGood – that is a global citizen devoted to having a positive impact on the world and communities in which we operate. We are dedicated to contributing to society in the best possible way, whether through providing quality services to our clients to help them achieve sustainable growth, enabling our talented people to reach their highest potential, or contributing to the public debate with positive insights for the future.

30/01/2019page

建設會計業的未來 - 灼見名家 會計群彥一月號

中審眾環(香港)會計師事務所(Mazars)40歲以下的年輕合夥人之一,佘勝鵬的事業成就亮眼,擢升迅速之外,還因為他致力為未來會計師鋪路。他講述如何助新一代會計師裝備未來。

25/01/2019page

Gilles-Alexandre Salansy Interviewed by TV5 Monde on Doing Business in Hong Kong

Gilles-Alexandre Salansy, our AOS Director was invited as one of the participants in the programme “24 Heures Chrono de l'International 2019” on TV5 Monde with other professionals from different sectors sharing some insight on doing business in Hong Kong , how Hong Kong serves as the bridge to China as well as living in Hong Kong as expatriates.

23/01/2019page

January 2019 - Country-by-Country Reporting in Hong Kong

The Inland Revenue (Amendment) (No.6) Ordinance 2018 (the “Amendment Ordinance”) passed into law in July 2018, introduces statutory transfer pricing regime and implements various minimum standards under the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (“OECD”)’s Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (“BEPS”) Action Plans. The Amendment Ordinance adopts the three-tier documentation structure, comprising a Master File, Local File and Country-by-Country Reporting (“CbCR”) recommended in the OECD BEPS Action Plan 13.

22/01/2019page

Jan 2019 - Country-by-Country Reporting in HK

The Inland Revenue (Amendment) (No.6) Ordinance 2018 (the “Amendment Ordinance”) passed into law in July 2018, introduces statutory transfer pricing regime and implements various minimum standards under the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (“OECD”)’s Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (“BEPS”) Action Plans. The Amendment Ordinance adopts the three-tier documentation structure, comprising a Master File, Local File and Country-by-Country Reporting (“CbCR”) recommended in the OECD BEPS Action Plan 13.

10/01/2019page

Mazars Global CEO Hervé Hélias Named Chairman of The Board

Addressing Industry Challenges, Mazars’ New Chairman Calls for Greater Transparency and Responsibility in the Sector

08/01/2019page

January 2019 - PRC Individual Income Tax Implementation Rules and related Circulars finalized

In the past month, the Chinese authority has issued various circulars detailing the new rules and regulations on the individual income tax (“IIT”). The final Implementation Rules (the “Implementation Rules”) and the circulars are to implement the new IIT law passed by the Peoples’ Congress in August, 2018.

28/12/2018page

Beyond the GAAP - November 2018

Ahead of the preparation of financial statements at 31 December 2018, Beyond the GAAP summarises the standards applicable to the current year and revisits the information published by European entities on the introduction of IFRS 16 at 30 June 2018 - information which must be significantly expanded in December 2018. The European institutions also published some important texts in November. For its part, the IASB seems prepared to reopen discussions on aspects of IFRS 17 – Insurance contracts under certain conditions, and these discussions are likely to lead to postponement of its effective date. A year’s postponement has been agreed in principle by the IASB.

19/12/2018page

Regulation and Sustainability: Five questions, answered

Regulation can be a powerful force in driving sustainable practices amongst businesses – from corporate reporting to mandatory action. But what are the right metrics for sustainability and who should be responsible for tracking them? The response to these questions may be different based on geography, sector and market segment.

19/12/2018page

Sustainability: Moving the conversation forward

Shedding a light on a topic of deep interest to Mazars, we commissioned the Economist Intelligence Unit to examine the relationship between regulation and sustainability. In this article, the way in which sustainability can be both measured and encouraged via regulation is researched, as well as the differences between countries and regions in adopting sustainable practices.

19/12/2018page

Technology and Sustainability: Five innovations defining the future

As the call for increased transparency and accountability from companies on their environmental, social and governance efforts continues, companies spend signficant time and effort in identifying how to consistently capture meaningful and reliable non-financial data to share with their stakeholders. Digital solutions could offer them support in this challenge.

17/12/2018page

Sustainability: Technology enabled

The Economist Intelligence Unit wrote a set of articles sponsored by Mazars focusing on the role of regulation and technology in relation to sustainability. In this article, the rapid expansion of technologies around sustainability practice and reporting – from ESG-themed data mining to blockchain voting – is explored.

13/12/2018page

December 2018 - EMPLOYEES’ BENEFITS & SUPPORT PROPOSED IN 2018 HONG KONG POLICY ADDRESS

The Chief Executive of Hong Kong, Carrie Lam released her second policy address at the Legislative Council on 10 October 2018. Lam has laid out some new initiatives that aim to benefit Hong Kong employees. We have selected the following issues that are HR related and provide a summary for each of them for your information.

13/12/2018page

Hong Kong Outsourcing newsletter

Forvis Mazars offers a bespoke solution. We will take care of as much or as little of the workload as you wish, leaving you and your staff free to focus on what you do best... your core business.

11/12/2018page

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

06/12/2018page

"Building the future" - Paul She featured in A Plus Magazine (November 2018)

As one of Mazars' partners under 40, Paul She's career is notable as much for its swift ascent as it is for his deep commitment to building a pipeline of prospective accountants. He tells A Plus Magazine about how he is helping future CPAs be ready for anything.

27/11/2018page

Beyond the GAAP - October 2018

During October, the European legislators have endorsed interpretation IFRIC 23 – Uncertainty over Income Tax Treatments. Meanwhile, the IASB has published new short but focused, documents.

26/11/2018page

November 2018 - 5-Year Rule Under the New Individual Income Tax Law – Exposure Draft of the “Implementation Rules”

On 31 August, the Standing Committee of China’s National People’s Congress formally approved the Amendments to the PRC Law on Individual Income Tax (the “New IIT Law”). Please refer to Mazars’ Tax Commentary issued in September 2018, for a summary. The exposure draft of the “Implementation Rules of the new Individual Income Tax Law” (the “Draft Implementation Rules”) was issued on 20 October for public consultation. The deadline for public consultation was set at 4 November of this year.

12/11/2018page

Analysis of the Solvency and Financial Condition Reports of European Insurance and Reinsurance Entities

For the second successive year, Mazars has conducted a survey of solvency and financial condition reports. Last year’s analysis considered the reports of French companies, but this has now been extended to include 15 European entities subject to the Solvency II directive, which came into force on 1 January 2016, and has fundamentally changed the regulatory framework for European insurance companies and undertakings.

29/10/2018page

Beyond the GAAP - September 2018

As the IASB is asked to re-examine some aspects of IFRS 17, we enter a period of uncertainty as regards both EFRAG’s work on the endorsement advice and the likely effective date of the standard. This also has implications for the deferral of IFRS 9, an alternative which many European bancassurers and insurance companies opted for. Meanwhile, the IFRS IC has published four agenda discussions; in this issue, we discuss the two relating to capitalisation of borrowing costs.

26/10/2018page

Mazars Hong Kong Seminar - HKFRSs 9 & 15: Key Changes (22 Nov 2018)

Mazars Hong Kong would like to invite you to attend the forthcoming seminar.

23/10/2018page

Cécile Kossoff has been appointed Group Chief Communication, Marketing and Brand Officer

Paris, October 17th, 2018 Mazars announces a new member in its Group Leadership team, Cécile Kossoff, who has been appointed Group Chief Communication, Marketing and Brand Officer.

22/10/2018page

Mazars Hong Kong Hosts Cocktail Reception to Celebrate its Chinese Name Change

On Thursday, October 18, 2018, Mazars Hong Kong hosted a Cocktail Reception at the Island Shangri-La Hong Kong Hotel to celebrate its recent Chinese name change. The event brought together around 130 guests from across the business community, as well as stakeholders from different sectors, where they joined us to celebrate this landmark event.

11/10/2018page

October 2018 - New tax measures proposed in 2018 Hong Kong Policy Address

On 10 October 2018, the Chief Executive of Hong Kong, Carrie Lam, presented her second policy address to the Legislative Council. In her address, Lam has laid out various measures covering a wide range of issues from the housing, medical care and welfare. She has also proposed a number of tax-related measures and provided updates on the tax measures proposed in the 2018-2019 budget.