The Republic of Moldova is going through one of the most transformative periods in its recent economic history. With the opening, in June 2026, of the first cluster of negotiations (“Fundamentals”) in the process of accession to the European Union, and with the declared objective of opening all negotiating clusters by the end of the…
“We’ve sold almost every apartment, so why haven’t our profits increased?” This is one of the most common questions property developers ask when reviewing their financial statements. Imagine a developer who has pre-sold 80% of a new residential project. Buyers have paid substantial deposits, banks are satisfied with the pre-sales, and construction is progressing according…
According to a report published by the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) earlier this month, total assets under management in the Cyprus fund industry stood at €11.2 billion in Q4 2025, down 1.97% quarter-on-quarter. Despite this modest contraction, the composition of the market points to the continued dominance of alternative investment structures and a…
Inventory is often one of the most significant assets on a company’s balance sheet, therefore is one of the most critical areas to audit. Inventory costing determines how the cost of goods sold (COGS) and ending inventory is calculated. The choice of inventory costing method—whether First-In, First-Out (FIFO), Last-In, First-Out (LIFO), or Weighted Average Cost—can…
Emeritus Professor Joe Nellis is economic adviser at MHA, the accountancy and advisory firm. The ECB’s decision to leave interest rates unchanged was expected, following inflation falling in June for the first time this year. After raising interest rates last month, the ECB has shown patience while they assess whether higher borrowing costs are effectively…
From record-keeper to architect of value: the skills that will matter most in the era of agentic AI For decades, a company’s finance function has been synonymous with rigor, control, and a backward-looking gaze: month-end closings, reconciliations, reports that confirm what has already happened. The chief financial officer was, in essence, the guardian of the…
