The Employee Retention Credit (ERC) has been a lifeline for businesses during the challenges of COVID-19; however, some may find themselves in a situation where they need to repay the ERC due to ineligibility. Fortunately, the Internal Revenue Service  (IRS) has introduced the Employee Retention Credit Voluntary Disclosure Program (ERC-VDP) to provide a structured way for entities to voluntarily return the credit and rectify any discrepancies.

Chris Gobby, Managing Director in A&M’s Private Equity Performance Improvement practice based in London, explains in Private Funds CFO how private equity firms are approaching the threats and opportunities posed by ChatGPT.

Leading global professional services firm Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) has strengthened its tax advisory offering with the appointment of Victoria Price as a Managing Director, to lead the firm’s Private Capital offering for entrepreneurs in the UK.

Nissan announced it would trim its Q1 2024 production, citing dealership inventory levels and part shortages. ZF is preparing an initial public offering (IPO) for its airbag unit. Volkswagen announced plans to cut more than $11 billion in cost over the next several years, including slashing plans for a new R&D site.

In this edition of Raising the Bar, A&M's Dylan Wells highlights some of the motives for analyzing a statistical sample of data rather than the entire population of data, specifically in the context of a class action or mass tort dispute.

AI&A experts discusses the role of forensic analysis and independent validation of AI and ML models to harness the full potential of AI and ML while ensuring their use is not only accurate but also ethical and trustworthy.

Leading global professional services firm Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) announced the appointments of Gary Rahl and Joseph Halverson as Energy practice Managing Directors.

Managing sanctions risk remains an intricate task, despite plentiful technology available today. While many companies have robust sanctions programs in place, they often do not consider all communications channels and sources of information available to them that can unmask actors operating from sanctioned jurisdictions.

Embarking on 2024, the insurance industry stands at a pivotal juncture. Following a year of profitability driven by increased investment returns, higher interest rates, and premiums in 2023, the industry is confronted with a fresh set of challenges as economic forces slowdown and megatrends such as complex geopolitical risk, technological advancements, and increased cyber-security risks reshape insurers’ operational strategies and challenge established risk and profit models.

A&M announced the appointment of Stockholm-based Annika Melin Jakobsson and New York-based Patricia Alonso de la Fuente as Global Transaction Advisory Group Managing Directors within its Capital Markets & Accounting Advisory (CMAA) practice.

A&M’s Talent, Organization and People’s directors outline the steps to achieve digital-driven mastery and resilience via workplace learning and development.

As the global chemical industry experiences unprecedented challenges, European manufacturers find themselves in the grip of a prolonged downturn. A sharp decline in market share, a plunge in business confidence, and soaring energy costs have cast a shadow over the once-steady growth.

Leading global professional services firm, Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) announces the promotion of Yann Varin to the role of Managing Director within its private equity team.

Connect with Managing Directors Erin Covington and John Jibilian and learn how A&M Education experts can help higher institutions identify risks, navigate challenges, improve cash flow and strive for institutional resilience.