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Childless wage earners pay higher taxes in OECD countries
Having children can greatly affect an individual’s tax rate, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development reported in its annual look at the taxation of wages in OECD countries.3 focus areas as global M&A accelerates
A rising number of executives expect the market for mergers and acquisitions to strengthen over the next 12 months.Decision-making: The determining factor for business success
CIMA President David Stanford, FCMA, CGMA, discusses why understanding biases is a crucial part of making good decisions.How to build a coaching culture
These five steps bring in leaders at all levels to help organisations of all sizes keep up in a changing business environment.Automation in finance: Get your team ready
Before the automation revolution fully manifests, innovators will need to communicate and promote a profound cultural shift within the accounting and finance profession.Report finds big fraud problems for small businesses
Occupational fraud continues to siphon staggering amounts of money from businesses worldwide, with smaller organisations being hit particularly hard.Automating in Excel: a worksheet display tip
Excel expert Liam Bastick derives a formula to display the name of the workbook automatically.Financial reporting update: Fitness Check, IFRS 17, and more
Here’s a roundup of recent developments in the financial reporting world.Hiring focus shifts to finance productivity
As finance functions become ultra-efficient, companies are concentrating on making them more productive, with a range of skills implications.How board members can perform oversight of cybersecurity risks
A new tool can help board members understand what questions to ask in their oversight of cybersecurity risk management.How to mix innovation and risk management
Companies that integrate innovation and risk are more advanced in disruptive technologies and more confident in revenue projections, a survey says.New international code clarifies ethics issues
The International Ethics Standards Board for Accountants released a new Code of Ethics that is designed to provide clear guidance about how accountants should deal with ethics and independence issues.Make digital savviness a finance leader priority
CFOs can pursue these four tactics to become forward-thinking and digitally savvy finance leaders.How visionary CFOs approach tech investment
Some CFOs have moved beyond thinking about digital transformation solely in terms of efficiency. They are applying technology to a greater customer experience.New IFRS conceptual framework revises foundational reporting concepts
A new conceptual framework for IFRS includes revisions to concepts for reporting assets, liabilities, income, and expenses.How to avoid misunderstandings in multicultural workplaces
Finance professionals can expect certain misunderstandings in a multicultural workplace. Follow these tips for avoiding them.Wake up refreshed with a simple evening adjustment
The lights in mobile devices and computers can keep us from sleeping. You can set devices to shine less brightly so you can sleep better.How to keep your language skills sharp
The ability to speak another language could yield opportunities to work on interesting projects. Here are some convenient ways to stay fluent.Companies see need to manage risks, but they’re slow to act
Linking enterprise risk management practices with strategy remains a challenge for companies, who say risk environment continues to grow in complexity.
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