For decades, the professional services sector has been one of the defining pillars of the Cypriot economy. Legal, tax, audit, corporate administration, fiduciary and advisory services have not merely supported business activity — they have been integral to Cyprus’ international business model and its position as a regional hub for investment and cross-border structuring. Today,…
Succession planning in Cyprus was always a hot topic, especially in recent years. It was always a critical concern in Cyprus mainly due to the island’s strong culture of family-owned businesses and closely held corporate structures. As we transitioned into the next phase, the implementation process became both increasingly engaging and more challenging. The traditional…
Public Country-by-Country Reporting (CbCR) is an EU-led initiative designed to increase tax transparency by requiring multinational enterprise (MNE) groups to publicly disclose key financial and tax-related information on a country-by-country basis. Who Does It Apply To? Under EU Directive 2021/2101, the public CbCR rules generally apply to MNE groups with consolidated global revenues exceeding €750 million…
The obligation to file a “Public Report on Income Tax Information” by Greek subsidiaries and branches of ultimate parent companies established in third countries was introduced into Greek legislation by Law 5066/2023 (amending Law 4548/2018), transposing Directive 2013/34/EU (as amended by Directive 2021/2101/EU). Specifically, with the introduction of Articles 157A – 157H and 180A into…
Emeritus Professor Joe Nellis is economic adviser at MHA, the accountancy and advisory firm. The latest Eurozone figures tell a worrying story: modest growth, rising inflation and a fresh energy shock that could derail an already fragile recovery. The Eurozone economy expanded by only 0.1% in the first quarter of 2026. While that keeps the…
Emeritus Professor Joe Nellis is economic adviser at MHA, the accountancy and advisory firm. The European Central Bank has held the deposit rate at 2%, a decision that reflects the shifting, and increasingly uncomfortable, inflation picture. Further interest rates were already unlikely before escalation of conflict in the Middle East, with the ECB reaching the…
Revenue recognition in non-profit organizations is often underestimated in terms of complexity. In practice, it is one of the areas most frequently challenged during external audits, largely due to the variety of funding sources and the judgment required in applying the relevant accounting standards. Unlike commercial entities, non-profits receive income from a broad range of sources, donations, grants, memberships, sponsorships, and service-based arrangements. Each…
There is substantial empirical evidence that the global system of trade is fragmenting. The bigger question is how far the fragmentation will spread, and whether it becomes adaptive or harmful. No business can afford to ignore the potential consequences. Since the 1990s, regional trade agreements proliferated rapidly. Almost all members of the global trading system…
Running a private hospital is complex by nature, and that complexity inevitably finds its way into the financial statements. For this reason, external audits rarely focus only on the numbers. Just as important are the underlying processes, management judgments, and the quality of the information supporting them. Revenue recognition is often one of the most…