Issue Library
FM magazine, February 2020
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Key competencies for finance business partnering
Finance team members need these essential competencies to prevent poor operational decisions that can impact business performance and cut into profits.
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Take the next step in business partnering
Become a strategic partner by building relationships and learning to speak a language other than finance.
Finance and the dark web
A cybersecurity expert offers a clear and compelling explanation of what the dark web is, and isn’t, and why finance departments should be concerned. Data privacy risks to consider when using AI
New technology carries unexpected perils that corporate leaders should guard against to keep consumer, employee, and client data safe. How to overcome resource allocation challenges
Businesses that resort to static resource allocation can underperform. Finance can help with better decision-making. Issues CFOs should consider before launching a JV
A finance manager shares the lessons he learned from setting up a joint venture with a Chinese partner in the public transport industry. Crafting a 100-day M&A integration road map
Successful post-merger integration requires careful planning, and the first 100 days are critical. Here are tips for properly taking advantage of this crucial period. How to shut down an unprofitable JV
Three important steps can increase the chance of success in shuttering an operation. A look at the Natural Capital Protocol
Finance departments will increasingly need to account for the natural world as part of their strategic mandate. One framework offers a way to identify risks and opportunities amidst the change. The business model that powers rent-to-wear
Selling subscriptions to rent rather than buy clothes is a business model that’s gaining traction. This is how it works. 5 tips for avoiding favouritism in the workplace
When you treat employees inequitably, the team loses. Inspecting the ‘crop’
Take a look at a solar farm and the state of renewable energy. The view from the President: Business partnering in a digital age
CIMA President Amal Ratnayake, FCMA, CGMA, says that by partnering with other teams, finance can improve performance and develop successful business models. Reimagining data analytics
Management accountants need to leverage the power of data analytics so that finance can transform from being a cost centre to a value centre. Ash Noah, CPA, FCMA, CGMA, explains the need for change.