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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.Searching for the good way
The responsible investment movement has made huge strides in recent years, but there is still much to do.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.
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