This article is the first in a three-part series on hidden costs in inventory and purchasing.

As artificial intelligence matures from experimentation to enterprise deployment, one thing has become increasingly clear: there is nothing “artificial” about the intelligence required to succeed.

A&M announces the appointment of Brett Kumm as a Managing Director in the firm’s Investigations and Compliance practice, part of its Disputes and Investigations group, further strengthening its capabilities in forensic accounting, regulatory investigations, and compliance advisory services.

Mining companies are facing increasing pressure to bring on replacement volumes in the next decade, as ore body depletion accelerates and infrastructure approaches end of life.

Companies in Mexico with a local presence that are currently undergoing, or may in the future undergo, a tax review for FY 2020 of its transfer pricing policies involving the United States, need to file a protective claim/notification no later than September 30th, 2025.

In this episode of A Seat with an Expert – Forensic Technology Edition series, A&M leaders explored how organizations can navigate evolving regulations, disclosure requirements, and compliance challenges while still leveraging AI to drive growth.

The European Union’s recent annual report on cybersecurity incidents highlights a worrying trend: threats to critical infrastructure are intensifying.

On 3 September 2025, Ministry of Finance (“MoF”) released Ministerial Decision No. 229 of 2025 relating to the Qualifying Activities and Excluded Activities under the Qualifying Free Zone Person (“QFZP”) regime under the United Arab Emirates (“UAE”) Corporate Tax Law (Federal Decree Law No.47 of 2022).

In an increasingly competitive M&A environment, PE firms are considering multiple and concurrent carve-outs as a fast way to unlock value from their assets. We share the five key areas of challenge when running concurrent carve-outs and how best to navigate them.

The Ministry of Finance issued a press release containing the recommendations of the 56th GST Council meeting. This was a momentous occasion covering several GST rate rationalisation measures and trade reforms.

Leading global professional services firm Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) has strengthened its Healthcare Industry Group with the addition of Managing Directors Seth Ciabotti and Christopher Smedley and Senior Director Elizabeth Gonzales in its Hospital and Health Systems practice.

This whitepaper sets out a practical framework for Special Committees navigating situations arising from such communication by the auditors. It outlines key challenges a Special Committee may encounter, and critical steps required to ensure a timely, well-investigated and factual response.

Firm expansion capitalizes on region’s remarkable growth and demand for sophisticated tax solutions.