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FM magazine, October 2019

New Code of Ethics is true to CIMA’s core principles

CIMA’s new Code of Ethics aligns with the international code and is based on fundamental principles of integrity, objectivity, professional competence and due care, confidentiality, and professional behaviour.

Brewing success: Accounting at Guinness

Management accountants have provided key information for the brewer’s decision-makers for the past 100 years.

When government becomes the customer

A model approach can help the public sector handle the shared-services transition.

Sharing finance knowledge locally

Regional public-sector finance networks are emerging across the UK to facilitate the sharing of knowledge, best practice, and personnel.

Adding value to reverse logistics

Management accountants have an important cost-reduction role in the retail returns process.

Using the performance review as a career booster

Preparation can turn a dreaded chore into a meaningful discussion of your future.

How to work for 2 bosses

Keep your higher-ups happy without making yourself miserable.

6 strategies to successfully implement blockchain

Efforts of many organisations to get a blockchain up and running stall, a PwC survey suggests. To successfully implement the technology, follow these steps.

How to reference formulas in the same Excel worksheet

When it comes to crafting the most effective spreadsheets, modellers are wise to remember that less can be more.

Thirsty planet

With water supplies uncertain for much of the world’s population, management accountants have an important role in providing a sustainable future.

The view from the President: Leading by example

CIMA President Amal Ratnayake, FCMA, CGMA, says artificial intelligence has profound implications for business, people, and ethical decision-making.

A code that empowers

Gail Stirling, executive vice-president–Professional Standards & Conduct, Management Accounting at the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants and also CIMA’s secretary general, explains how the organisation’s Code of Ethics will continue to help members.

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Ask the expert: Accounts payable

Since joining SAP Concur in 2009, Steve Roberts has played a key role in developing the UK business — helping growing companies to transform their manual expense, travel, and invoice processes.