The questions of who bears the burden of proof in tax proceedings and when has plagued many a taxpayer and even tax administrators. The burden of proof is distributed between them and during tax proceedings usually shifts from one to the other. The proper understanding of how the burden of proof works is therefore central to the choice of an appropriate strategy and can often be the key to success.

The financial foundations of every company are the same. However, in the case of technology companies, the crucial thing is that they have international ambitions from the very beginning. As a result, they grow faster compared to companies from other industries. This trait increases the breadth of their financial services’ requirements. How to deal with different currencies, customers’ payment behaviour or exchange rate risk when the company operates in several foreign markets? Here are some tips from Lukáš Martoš, CE Solutions Sales Head from Citi Commercial Bank.

All the world’s a stage, but the COVID-19 pandemic has rewritten the script. Executives are now asked to play different parts. This week, McKinsey looked at the morphing demands on CFOs and asset managers, and at how C-suite leaders across industries must understand and embrace digitally enabled strategies and business models.

The Road to Recovery: European M&A Outlook 2022 Dealmakers say PE best placed to flourish in the next 12 months A brighter outlook: 53% of respondents expect European M&A activity to increase over the next 12 months (compared to only 2% last year) Low valuations and distress: 24% see undervalued targets as the most important buy-side driver of M&A activity. 22% identify distressed-driven M&A as the most important catalyst for sell-side activity. Private equity in pole position: 71% agree that financial buyers are better placed than strategic buyers to take advantage of buying opportunities in the post-lockdown revival.