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What worries boards and management most in 2018
Following an eventful year, boards and senior management worry about different business risks in 2018, global research suggests.US finance executives strongly positive about 2018
Economic optimism in a quarterly survey has reached new heights. Find out why US finance decision-makers feel good about the coming year.Leaning in, the power of sleep, and data privacy
Byron Patrick, CPA/CITP, CGMA, the managing director of an IT-focused US consultancy, shares insight into sleep, Sheryl Sandberg’s book, and Google.Corporate board members expect major changes
What keeps corporate directors awake at night? Advances that could upend a successful business model, rapidly shifting global economies, and cyberattacks, to name a few.How volunteering can benefit society, grow skills
On International Volunteer Day, finance leaders pass along the ways they use their skills to support their communities.6 keys to delegating more effectively
These questions can help you overcome the feeling of losing control, assign tasks, and empower your team.Curing impostor syndrome and rising to CFO
Angela Ho, CPA, CGMA, a bank finance leader, shares insight on overcoming imposter syndrome, better time management, and reaching aspirational goals.Bitcoin and its peers: A market cap comparison
This interactive graphic charts the 2017 market capitalisation of bitcoin, ethereum, and other major cryptocurrencies.Why friendly types should reconsider office hugs
Anton Duvall, FCMA, CGMA, a division CFO in the US, shares insight on helping workers to feel safe and improving performance management.Ethics for AI, and the power of positivity
Elizabeth Pittelkow, CPA/CITP, CGMA, offers insight on artificial intelligence’s ethical concerns, workplace communication tips, and the value of an inspirational story.How to make better use of Excel’s IF function
Excel expert Liam Bastick has details on valuable ways to use IF, a key function when creating financial models.Tech tools and top leadership traits
Louisa Hosegood, FCMA, CGMA, a finance leader in the UK, shares insight on planning for your workforce’s future technology needs and more.Financial reporting update: Revenue recognition, IR, and more
This article features a roundup of recent developments in the financial reporting world.Eat lunch away from your desk, be more productive
Having to work through lunch happens, but regularly failing to take breaks can sap our brains of idea-generating power.The value of diversity and silent meditation
Becca Shane, CPA, CGMA, a director of finance in Washington, D.C., shares insight on workplace and board diversity, the value of meditation, and more.Companies continue to increase transparency of external audit oversight
More companies are providing investors and other stakeholders with information about audit committee oversight of external auditors.Creating agile and anticipatory companies
Anoop Natwar Mehta, a company president near Washington, D.C., offers insight on agility, being anticipatory, and a martial arts approach to leadership.Advice for mitigating cybersecurity threats
Finance leaders’ involvement in cybersecurity is growing. Responses to cyberattacks include increased spending, according to a global survey.What investors want to see
Creating a winning product or service and a sound long-term strategy will help a company attract investors, according to a new survey by the Center for Audit Quality.
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