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More women with CFO titles, but still far behind men
Finance leaders share ways companies can identify a more diverse pool of leadership candidates.Using algorithms to fight supply-chain fraud
More companies are turning to data analytics to detect supply chain fraud.20 cities in the running for Amazon HQ
The online behemoth plans to hire up to 50,000 workers in a second North American headquarters. Did your city make the list?How to use Excel for practical debt repayment calculations
Excel expert Liam Bastick shares quick and easy formulas for modelling credit card and other debts.7 interview mistakes management accountants make
Understanding the biggest blunders in interviews will help you avoid them.Financial reporting update: Corporate governance and digital innovation
Here’s a roundup of recent developments in financial reporting.How digital tax collection could affect businesses
With a number of nations around the world switching to digital tax collection systems, is your organisation ready for the challenges this may bring?Finding a way to the future
An increasing number of organisations are employing futurists to tell them what the future holds. But who are they, what do they do, and can anyone really accurately predict the future for business and finance?Brexit, cost control on the minds of UK CFOs
Domestic factors such as weak demand and productivity are driving a focus on cost control, though leaders are still seeking opportunities for growth, according to a Deloitte survey.PwC: Automation could hurt global youth employment
Countries that stand to minimise the labour market effects of automation are those that are already gearing their youth towards highly skilled jobs and professions, according to a PwC analysis.What’s driving North American CFOs’ optimism
Growing own-company optimism, plus improved sentiment about other regions’ economies, is driving finance chiefs’ outlook in a Deloitte survey.6 ways companies can improve the interview process
Job candidates can be turned off by a poor recruiting experience, even if the job seems like a good fit. Here are steps organisations can take.2017 business news in pictures
As the year winds down, it’s time for reflection. Using photos, here’s a look back at some of 2017’s top business news.US tax reform reaches businesses worldwide
The US Congress passed a wide-ranging overhaul of the US tax code that changes tax rates for corporations and revises the US tax treatment of overseas income.Addressing gaps and understanding persuasion
Laura Felice, CPA, CGMA, a finance executive for a US membership wholesale store, shares insight on diversity and digital persuasion.Test your knowledge: A quiz of 2017 finance news
We’ve reached the end of the year, so it’s time to see how closely you were paying attention to the news that affected management accountants.How to use Excel in seasonal forecasting
Because there is an art, a give-and-take, to budgeting, there is a need for objective forecasting. Excel expert Liam Bastick discusses how to forecast seasonally or cyclically.Financial reporting update: Risk management, management commentary, and more
Here’s a roundup of recent developments in the financial reporting world.Advice for managing the length of annual reports
The average length of financial reports is growing as companies try to address regulation and focus on their business narrative.
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