Surveys and studies

Investing in CEE: Inbound M&A report 2025/2026

CEE deal advisory highlights 2025

Our deal advisory highlights feature a selection of projects that we advised on throughout the region in 2025.

Global private equity report 2026

The Forvis Mazars global private equity outlook 2026 delivers exclusive insights from over 800 private equity professionals across regions, sectors and investment strategies. Explore our global report and insights into how investor priorities are evolving amid changing market conditions.

C-suite barometer: outlook 2026

Our latest study uncovers a business world embracing change, investing in technology and people, and reimagining strategies to stay ahead of disruption and competition. Success now rests on adaptability as much as ambition.

European payroll study

Based on the views of more than 1,000 payroll, HR and finance leaders from 13 markets, the 'Compliance, accuracy and visibility: the 3 non-negotiables in modern European payroll' report reveals how payroll has evolved from a transactional necessity into a strategic pillar of organisational trust, data governance and people experience.

Omnibus I and the simplification of ESRS standards

On 3 December 2025, EFRAG officially submitted its technical advice to the European Commission regarding the proposed revised ESRS (European Sustainability Reporting Standards). This technical advice is just one of several steps, yet a very important one, in initiating consultations focused on amendments to the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD).

Forvis Mazars CEE tax guide 2025

Forvis Mazars published for the thirteenth time its regional tax guide, which presents snapshots and comparative charts of the tax systems of 25 CEE countries for 2025.

Forvis Mazars C-suite barometer 2025

Businesses are building for what's next to cut through the competition. ​Our latest study of 1,700+ executives in over 35 countries reveals a positive, but challenging, outlook for growth in 2025: a year driven by opportunities for businesses to scale up their priorities and transformation strategies, in response to heightened competition and increasing geopolitical factors.

First Omnibus proposal

The first Omnibus proposal sets the stage for a long legislative process that could reshape corporate sustainability reporting. With new thresholds, timelines, and standards on the negotiation table, businesses across sectors may need to anticipate significant changes. Here we explore these potential developments in detail, providing insights to help organisations confidently navigate the regulatory...

Investing in CEE: Inbound M&A report 2024/2025

Big-ticket M&A in the CEE region came under significant strain in 2024, but forecasts suggest the worst is now behind us and that dealmakers should look forward to a brighter 2025.

Global private equity report 2025

The international market may be volatile, but the outlook in the private equity (PE) sector shows increasing confidence. In this report, we uncover why PE firms remain optimistic for 2025 and what strategies they’re employing to drive investment.

CEE deal advisory highlights 2024

Forvis Mazars has been ranked among the top 4 leading transaction services providers in Central & Eastern Europe by the number of successful deals advisers, based on the Mergermarket CEE Accountant League Table 2024.

Forvis Mazars CEE tax guide 2024

Forvis Mazars published for the twelfth time its regional tax guide, which presents snapshots and comparative charts of the tax systems of 25 CEE countries for 2024.

PE Pan-European survey

We have interviewed 141 PE funds, out of which 20 from the CEE region, whereas 43 interviews were conducted across the continent (including 10 in CEE), and collected insights through an online questionnaire delivered with the support of ARX.

C-suite barometer 2024: Building global ambition

Our latest study reveals that 2024 is set to be a bounce forward year: a year of increasing investments to transform businesses and support growth ambitions.

Investing in CEE: Inbound M&A report 2023/2024

The CEE region stands resilient in the face of global challenges, with attractive investment opportunities and robust domestic and cross-border dealmaking potential in 2024.

CEE deal advisory highlights 2023

In 2023 Mazars has been ranked the 3rd leading deal advisors in Central & Eastern Europe, based on the Mergermarket CEE Accountant League Table by the number of successful deals, and among the top 5 players by disclosed M&A deal value in CEE.

Future-proofing cyber security

In a world that has become reliant on digital technology, most organisations’ current cyber security strategies are no longer enough to combat threats. Future-proof your business by understanding and mitigating cyber risks.

OECD Pillar 2 GloBE in CEE

More than 140 jurisdictions have now signed up in principle to the global minimum tax framework, representing a ground-breaking plan to update key elements of the international tax system, which is no longer fit for purpose in a global and digitalised economy.

Impact of CSRD on non-EU groups & EU subsidiaries

The European Union’s (EU) Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) includes an extra-territoriality principle that widens the population of companies subject to sustainability reporting to those outside the EU. The objective is to maintain a level playing field for all economic players operating in the European market.

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