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This section is dedicated to the latest Mazars news and events as well as information affecting audit, accounting, tax and consultancy in Malaysia.
The future of audit: market view – myths, realities and ways forward

The audit profession faces a decisive moment: market expectations are shifting, technology is empowering auditors and strengthening quality, the case for audit’s evolution is growing and a series of headline corporate failures have raised questions about the quality of service companies can expect.
Mazars 2020 C-suite barometer

In the midst of a global pandemic, a majority of business leaders still expected growth in 2021. What else do they see on the horizon?
Mazars: Announcement (MCO 2.0)

Announcement following the message by PM on Movement Control Order re-instatement beginning 12.01 am on 13 January 2021 (Wed)
Doing M&A in CEE: Tax traps and structuring opportunities

10-12-2020 Against a backdrop of global competition and integrated markets, many businesses around the world are seeking growth opportunities outside their country of origin despite shifting, and at times complex, regulatory environments.
General Commentary on the Double Taxation Relief

A general commentary on the double taxation relief written by our Tax Executive Director, Fo Wai Lan.
Let's Talk Podcast

Let’s Talk is a podcast series about doing business in the time of Covid-19: each episode features a different Mazars expert talking about how they have helped clients navigate the business impact of coronavirus and prepare for what comes next.
Responsible banking practices benchmark study 2020

With Environmental, Social and Governance factors, and responsible banking practices more broadly becoming an essential focus for the banking industry, Mazars has assessed how banks are embedding sustainability into their commercial practices.
Investing in CEE: Inbound M&A Report 2019/2020

The M&A market in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) had a robust 2019 year, displaying resilience in the face of global economic headwinds, according to new research from Mazars in association with Mergermarket. The report, Investing in CEE: Inbound M&A Report 2019/2020, offers an overview of inbound M&A activity in the CEE region throughout 2019 and looks ahead to the opportunities and challenges in the coming months, notably in the context of the ongoing Covid-19 outbreak.
Covid-19: National Economic Recovery Plan

On 5 June 2020, the Malaysian Government unveiled PENJANA (Short-term National Economic Recovery Plan) due to the COVID-19 outbreak in Malaysia. Various tax incentives and tax exemptions are introduced for corporations and individuals.
How banks are responding to the financial risks of climate change

With sustainable finance expecting to be a crucial factor in the economic recovery in response to Covid-19 and regulators still encouraging banks to actively embed climate-related risks in their business operations and risk management frameworks, Mazars has analysed how 30 of the largest banks worldwide have been handling climate-related financial risks.