Several countries have either banned, or are moving towards banning, access to certain generally available apps amongst under 16s. This has largely been driven by concerns about mental health, safety and the influence of algorithms on young minds. Whilst the reasons behind these initiatives are certainly laudable, they also raise a question as to whether…
The construction sector in Cyprus is navigating a rapidly evolving tax and VAT landscape in 2026. The Cyprus tax reform introduced certain key legislative changes that came into effect on 1 January 2026. Furthermore, even though VAT was not part of the tax reform, significant VAT changes are also being implemented. As a result, property…
Digital transformation has become a defining force in the software development industry. While software companies have always operated in the digital space, today’s transformation goes far beyond simply adopting new tools. It represents a fundamental shift in how software is designed, developed, delivered, and continuously improved. Organizations are rethinking processes, culture, architecture, and customer engagement…
The tax authorities have announced that the filing deadline for both the qualifying domestic minimum top-up tax and the top-up tax under the income inclusion rule (IIR) has been extended. Qualifying Domestic Minimum Top-Up Tax The filing deadline for reporting years that start on 31 December 2023 or later, and reporting years ending on 1…
Baker Tilly International has announced record global revenues of US$6.8bn for the year ended 31 December 2025, up 21.3% on the previous year. This market-leading growth continues a journey of consistent expansion for the global accounting and advisory network, which has grown by nearly 70% in the last five years despite significant volatility in international…
While the immediate threat that a disruption in the Strait of Hormuz poses to the global oil trade is readily apparent, a deeper analysis reveals that the ramifications extend far beyond energy markets and permeate the broader economic landscape. Modern industrial output is fundamentally dependent on consistent and affordable energy inputs. Manufacturing facilities and processing…
Rakesh Shaunak, CEO at MHA comments on the audit industry’s next big test – AI-enhanced deception in an article originally published in City AM. The audit industry has been under the microscope over the past few years following a number of high-profile corporate collapses, prompting stricter measures to restore public trust. And with the rise of…
