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Retail’s future and timeless leadership topics
A reading list from Ammar Alhassan, FCMA, CGMA, a CFO in the Middle East, explores team building, what shopping might look like in 2027, and more.How to help internal audit reduce fraud losses
Internal auditors can use a number of strategies to help organisations do a better job tracking down fraud, according to a panel of internal auditors, fraud examiners, and a regulator.6 traits of leading finance functions
Making the finance function more efficient and useful is a priority for CFOs. Here’s what the leading finance departments have in common.Look ahead: Consumers signal strength of major economies
Housing data in China and consumer sentiment in Europe and North America are among the indicators that could point to economic growth.In defence of night owls
A reading list from Stefany Williams, CPA, CGMA, a not-for-profit CEO in the US, explores better worker training, why late risers aren’t lazy, and more.Strengthening the defences
Management accountants can and should rise to the cyber-security challenge, according to Peter Simons, FCMA, CGMA.4 tips for prolonging your phone’s battery life
Deleting old apps, using airplane mode judiciously, and limiting use of your charger can help keep your mobile phone running stronger and longer.Machine learning helps grocers win the fresh-food competition
Machine learning systems can collect, analyse, and adjust large data sets from a wide variety of sources efficiently and at a relatively low cost.Look Ahead: Policymakers may tighten money supplies
A major report on the US economy will headline a week that could foreshadow changes to monetary policy around the world.Tax data would be public under European measure
The European Parliament voted in favor of a measure that will require large multinational corporations to publicly report their net revenue, amount of profit and loss, and income tax paid on a country-by-country basis.Embracing teamwork and overcoming self-doubt
The reading list of Steve Bicknell, FCMA, CGMA, financial director at SCA Group, offers insight about teamwork, blockchain, and more.5 tips to better manage rapidly changing enterprise risks
Most businesses would benefit from strengthening their enterprise risk approach, a global survey of executives suggests. Here are five tips to get started.Small but powerful
Small and medium-sized enterprises are working to share the benefits of ethical business practices.Skills that help CFOs handle disruption strategically
To provide strategic leadership, CFOs need these skills in addition to expertise in accounting, finance, and strategy, research suggests.Look Ahead: Global manufacturing is recovering, but where?
Manufacturers in some of the world’s largest economies are steaming ahead as changing political landscapes reshape the global trade network.Overcoming fear of failure
Fear of failure can hold you back from getting things done, taking up opportunities for development, and fulfilling your potential.Don’t hack back; how to be an inspiring leader
Amal Ratnayake, FCMA, CGMA, shares thoughts on recent articles about corporate crisis management, hacking, income inequality, and more.Look Ahead: UK awaits vitals amid talk of Brexit
Europe will be monitoring political manoeuvering in Downing Street this week in an effort to gain some clarity on the process surrounding Britain’s exit from the EU.FASB issues proposal for consolidation of VIEs
The US Financial Accounting Standards Board proposed an Accounting Standard Update (ASU) designed to simplify and improve financial reporting associated with consolidation of variable-interest entities (VIEs).
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