Trust equation

As auditors and advisors in tax, finance, risk or management, we have a pivotal role to play in setting the foundations of a new trust contract. We help organisations operate confidently and to make the right decisions; we provide insights that enhance confidence in how these organisations report to their stakeholders; we provide assurance on different areas of business performance and information, and these opinions enhance their credibility and respond to the needs of stakeholders for greater transparency. Businesses too have a key role to play in restoring the confidence societies need.

The Edelman 2022 Trust Barometer confirmed, this year again, that businesses are expected to play a greater part in helping solve societal issues and in restoring confidence. Business is the most trusted institution today and one which is seen as a leading change driver.

A Mazars study conducted in France in June 2021 also found that companies are seen to be a leading force to help change and improve the society (for 81% of the respondents), just after the citizens (83%) and ahead of governments (for 68% of the respondents only). At Mazars, we are more committed than ever to answering this call and to helping our clients embrace the sustainability imperative.