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FM magazine, December 2019
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What to know before hiring a ‘white-hat’ hacker
White-hat hackers can help finance departments protect their companies from data breaches, but management accountants must tread carefully to avoid problems.
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The pros and cons of blockchain adoption
Blockchain may be a technology of the "future", but it’s already in use today. This article explores its strengths and things to watch out for.
Changing track on skills
Traditional project finance roles in the rail and other infrastructure-based industries are broadening and encompassing new skills. The forgotten history of accounting words
Common accounting terms used today have a rich, useful, and sometimes surprising heritage. 6 elements of professional judgement
High-quality professional judgement can pave the way to becoming a finance leader. Here’s what it is and how to pursue it. Relationship-building advice from a career diplomat
The UK’s ambassador to Poland has used his management accounting skills to formulate strategy, negotiate, and manage relationships. What if you don’t want to be a manager?
Not everyone wants to be the boss. Read advice on how to remain successful while turning down a management position. What I learned being the CFO of a tech startup
Heading the finance function of a startup means facing particular challenges. Here are some lessons a first-time finance chief learned on the job. 5G’s big role in driving expansion of autonomous vehicles
A look at the connectivity between 5G and self-driving vehicles. Farming gets vertical
Under efficient LED lighting, leafy greens are an environmentally friendly food source grown indoors in containers stacked several stories high. The view from the President: The great equaliser
CIMA President Amal Ratnayake, FCMA, CGMA, says the organisation will continue to work to prevent barriers to entering the profession. Preparing for the future
Andrew Harding, FCMA, CGMA, chief executive–Management Accounting at the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants, describes the work to future-proof management accounting. Institute news
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Amy Steele is an Audit & Assurance partner serving clients and in Deloitte’s National Office focused on strategic initiatives for audit transformation, revenue, and emerging assurance; and initiatives related to digital assets, blockchain, and other emerging technology.