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Train yourself to avoid email overload
By checking email less often, and making regular use of the “delete” key, you can become far more efficient at work.Bridging the gender pay gap
Myriam Madden, FCMA, CGMA, explains how removing gender pay inequality can benefit business and society as a whole.Association, CPA.com launch startup accelerator
The Association and CPA.com Startup Accelerator will seek to support as many as five early-stage companies during the next year.A framework for making your organisation more future-ready
The CGMA Business Model Framework consultation paper can help businesses improve the way they go about decision-making for the future.Why accountants need to get a grip on blockchain
The decentralised ledger system may seem confusing, but it also adds up to new opportunities for savvy financial professionals.Companies spending more time on SOX compliance
US public companies spent more time in 2016 than in the previous year complying with Sarbanes-Oxley Act regulations, according to a new survey report.5 ways to reduce employee turnover
Companies that foster personal connections between employees have a better chance of keeping talent, especially in a job market where skilled financial professionals are highly sought.UK election results add to Brexit uncertainties
The UK election left Britain with a more politically fractured House of Commons – an unexpected scenario as the nation prepares to exit the European Union.Finance staff general accounting duties level off
The percentage of company financial staff devoted to general accounting levelled off in 2017, according to a new report, but the reasons are uncertain.Countries sign multilateral tax treaty agreement to fight BEPS
Over 70 countries signed a multilateral agreement to modify the application of their tax treaties to help fight base erosion and profit-shifting (BEPS) by multinational companies.IASB interpretation addresses uncertainty in accounting for income taxes
The International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) issued an interpretation that specified how organisations should reflect uncertainty in their accounting for income taxes.How a culture of reciprocity can tear down silos
A “Reciprocity Ring” exercise provides a setting for individuals to ask colleagues for help and information, creating a network of requesters and contributors and facilitating communication across departments.Fighting the good fight
The whole CGMA Competency Framework of technical, leadership, people, and business skills is underpinned by ethics, integrity, and professionalism. In fact, all that CIMA does and stands for is underpinned by ethics.5 ways to improve employee engagement
This article discusses strategies to help companies improve employee engagement and create a more satisfying work environment for staff.Deep dive: Philippa Foster Back, Director, Institute of Business Ethics
Companies wishing to thrive in the longer term need a sense of purpose and a set of values that are aligned with society and the more demanding expectations of the public.Finance on the front line
Finance can no longer sit on the sidelines and wait for change to hit, according to the participants of a sponsored discussion in New York.Lagos: Insider view
Lagos, Nigeria’s business and finance centre, means different things to different people and is the one place where you can find all the ethnic groups in Nigeria living together.Leading the way
CIMA’s Tanya Barman explains why developing an ethical approach is vital to organisations’ long-term success.Fighting the flood
Lawrie Holmes seeks a progress report from two seasoned champions of corporate transparency.
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