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US CPAs are positive but keeping an eye on training, wage pressure
The outlook for US finance decision-makers’ businesses remains positive, according to a quarterly survey, which shows some concern about employee costs and availability of workers.Tips on giving an effective training session
Whether you are leading an induction session or training colleagues on a new process or system, both you and your audience want to be assured time invested in training will be well spent.How to cope with on-the-job annoyances
Dealing with a co-worker who is too loud or an office that is too cold are common obstacles facing workers. Taking steps to defuse potentially troublesome conflicts can help offices run more smoothly.European Council agrees to tax dispute resolution mechanism
The new directive is designed to improve the EU’s system for resolving disagreements between EU member states over the interpretation of agreements for eliminating double taxation.Terrorism risks: How to prepare
Data show that terrorism risk around the world is rising. Organisations should be vigilant in scanning the horizon for threats and updating plans to address terror concerns.5 strategies to hire and retain young professionals
Values shared by young professionals around the world provide employers with opportunities to hire and retain the most conscientious and productive employees.Gearing up for the new FASB lease accounting standard
Sponsored by Bloomberg BNA // Software Services, Workiva, Cornell College of Business, Valuation Research Corporation, FloQast & Concur Management accountants in the United States face significant challenges as companies prepare for the far-reaching change. This report looks at the standard, common challenges companies are likely to face and first stepsNew IASB standard aims for consistent accounting for insurers
The International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) issued a standard for insurance contracts to help investors and others better understand insurers’ risks exposure, profitability, and financial position.US signs first agreement to exchange tax information
The US government has signed its first agreement with a foreign country to automatically exchange information on multinational companies’ income and taxes paid.CFOs keen on employee development
Retention, regulation, and reputation are three topics squarely in the minds of CFOs as they place more emphasis on employee training.Overtime and stress are common during month-end close processes
Finance departments are under pressure to close the books faster, but efficiency is a stumbling block, two recent surveys show.What does the agile finance function look like?
For a business to be robust in the face of disruption, it needs to be agile. Peter Simons, FCMA, CGMA, looks at how the finance function is changing to support and encourage that agility.A CFO job for adrenaline junkies
Being the CFO at a fast-growing start-up can be addictive. David Lee, FCMA, CGMA, who left a British multinational conglomerate to work with tech start-ups nine years ago, explains why.EU Parliament votes to prevent hybrid mismatches with third countries
The EU Parliament voted to amend the EU’s anti-tax-avoidance directive to prevent multinational corporations from using differences between EU rules and third countries to deduct the same expenses twice.Trump’s tax reform priorities unveiled
The White House issued US President Donald Trump’s goals and key features for tax reform, including slashed corporate tax rates, flattened individual marginal income tax brackets, and repeal of the estate and alternative minimum taxes.Flexibility and appreciation are key to keeping top-level women engaged
While companies are generally getting better at keeping their employees engaged, one type of worker may be getting overlooked: senior-level women.What an unprecedented French election means for global business
So, after all the topsy-turvy machinations of this 11-candidate race, it will be the reformist EU supporter against the incendiary populist.4 career steps CFOs can take to be CEO-worthy
Some of the needed skills must be practised, and others must be learned on the job.How to use humour at work
Humour in the workplace is a double-edged sword. It can have significant benefits, but it can also cause dysfunction. Appropriate fun follows these five guidelines.
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