Issue Library
FM magazine, December 2020
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How CFOs can enable innovation now
The CFO’s ability to enable innovation and spark change can shape a company’s future.
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Pandemic lessons for the next global crisis
Here are lessons from a year of disruption and uncertainty, compiled in a playbook or toolkit, for whatever challenges may lie ahead.
Finance automation: The coronavirus impact
Companies were forced to reconsider their automation efforts, as home working and other business stresses revealed gaps in existing processes. How leaders can avoid the dangers of ‘yes’ people
Organisations can create more honest, effective feedback loops with a strategic approach to communication. Advice for managing up
Be clear in your requests and take the time to understand your manager’s style. The year ahead in robotics
COVID-19 may prompt more manufacturers to boost automation and make production more resilient. Brexit: What’s next for UK businesses into 2021?
Dealing with the ramifications of Brexit requires practical changes as well as a shift in mindset. How resilient is your strategy?
Clearly defining strategic goals is key to developing a plan that lasts. On track for free trade
The first trade under Africa’s ambitious intraregional pact is set to take place in 2021. The view from the President: A responsible digital future
CIMA President Nick Jackson, FCMA, CGMA, says those businesses that can build trust when digitalising responsibly will see bottom-line benefits. Digital: A business protector
Andrew Harding, FCMA, CGMA, chief executive–Management Accounting at the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants, says an organisation’s success in the K-shaped COVID-19 recovery will depend on the ability to adapt to the digital environment. Institute news
Get updates on issues affecting the profession and your membership. Ask the expert: Blockchain
Amy Steele is a partner in the National Office of Deloitte & Touche LLP and serves as the Global and US Audit & Assurance methodology leader for blockchain and digital assets. She co-chairs the AICPA’s Digital Assets Working Group and serves on the Center for Audit Quality’s Emerging Technologies and Cybersecurity task forces.