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Delivering Performance Improvement through Effective Interim Leadership

January 17, 2020
Alvarez & Marsal recently helped improve a business in China with significant operational issues at its manufacturing plant. The company had been hit by an employee strike along with rising concerns around fraud allegations, rapid declines in operational and financial performance, and a series of issues related to customs compliance.
Thought Leadership

Demystifying AI in Anti-Fraud and Compliance Efforts

January 13, 2020
Managing Director Vincent Walden recently published an article for ACFE’s Fraud Magazine titled, “Demystifying AI in Anti-Fraud and Compliance Efforts,” where he discussed the implications of artificial intelligence and machine learning for fraud examiners and compliance professionals.
Thought Leadership

Gruelling battle for 865 days: The making of Rs 42,000-cr Essar Steel deal

January 8, 2020
Alvarez & Marsal Managing Directors Nandini Chopra, Vivek Kamra, Nikhil Shah contributed to a feature article in India’s Business Standard that explains how Alvarez & Marsal, as advisor and resolution professional, helped in the insolvency proceedings of Essar Steel Ltd.
Thought Leadership

The Fraud Element in Corporate Collapses

January 5, 2020
As businesses face heavy pressures due to the global economic downturn, companies and their stakeholders need to remain vigilant against fraud to avoid financial ruin.
Thought Leadership

Collateralized Loan Obligation (CLO) Valuation

December 18, 2019
Valuation of collateralized loan obligations (CLOs) and the accounting policies and procedures surrounding them has evolved over the last several years. Over that same time horizon, the CLO market has boomed, forcing those involved with valuation to achieve a deeper understanding of the risks of these structures and put firm valuation policies in place.

What Is the Lease Discount Rate?

December 16, 2019
The FASB new lease accounting standards, ASC 842, replaces the current guidance, ASC 840, effective December 15, 2018 for public companies. Private companies have been given an additional year to comply, so effective December 15, 2020. The new standards introduce changes to how companies are required to account for operating leases on the balance sheet.
Thought Leadership

Cyber Monday Special: 2 for 1 Deal on Final Regulations

December 11, 2019
On December 2, 2019, the IRS and Treasury Department published two new regulation packages -- one on foreign tax credits (“FTC”) and the other on the base erosion and anti-abuse tax (“BEAT”). In this edition of Tax Advisor Weekly, we focus specifically on the BEAT regulation package.
Thought Leadership

"Kicking the Tires" on Gaming Compliance Programs

December 10, 2019
The gaming industry is expanding and gaming companies are growing their businesses in new markets with new players through a growing number of betting and entertainment products.