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Quiz: How well do you know Google Chrome?
Google Chrome has emerged as the world’s most popular web browser on desktops. Do you know how to use the features of Google Chrome? Test yourself with this quiz.CFOs try to focus on strategy, but IT systems get in the way
Strategic planning is among the top priorities for CFOs in a new survey, but some finance chiefs feel hampered by legacy IT systems.7 ways to reduce talent turnover
Happy employees are engaged, and engaged employees are better performers and less likely to switch jobs.How financial statement audits deliver key business insights
Financial statement audits are not just a compliance exercise, but also an opportunity to gain knowledge that can generate positive business results.Productivity techniques to conquer your to-do list
If your to-do list keeps getting longer, regardless of how many hours you spend in the office, follow the advice of productivity expert Hayley Watts.Tips to keep your videoconference from going viral
Taking precautions in advance, considering your appearance, and setting expectations with others can help your next audio or video meeting go smoothly.Amazon wins multimillion dollar transfer-pricing dispute with IRS
The US Internal Revenue Service (IRS) acted in an arbitrary, capricious, and unreasonable manner when it applied a discounted-cash-flow method to a cost-sharing arrangement that Amazon.com made with its Luxembourg subsidiary.Of big bets and real risks: Brexit’s effect on business sectors
Bain & Co.’s Brexit analysis reveals a host of industries that could be the hardest hit – from food supply to automotive.Internal audit’s success with analytics depends on strategy, planning
Data analytics is part of internal audit’s toolkit, but its effectiveness depends on an organisation’s strategy, planning, and skill development.CFO of the future: Looking beyond the numbers
As the role of the CFO evolves, emotional intelligence, or EI, is becoming a vital leadership skill. These tips can help CFOs use EI to complement their greater influence in setting an organisation’s strategy.What to expect from an assignment in an emerging economy
Paul Denhart, ACMA, CGMA, outlines the unexpected responsibilities finance professionals may take on when they take an assignment in an emerging economy. He also provides tips on making it a success.Credit loss standard implementation tips
Strengthening partnership between finance and the credit loss group may be the first step in an implementation process that a Deloitte survey shows many banks have already started.How to improve fraud controls in complex accounting areas
It stands to reason that accounting areas that are highly subjective and complex also are prone to fraud, errors, and breakdowns in internal controls.6 disruptive forces for boards to tackle
The EY Center for Board Matters and the WomenCorporateDirectors Foundation list six change factors boards should focus on to help them address technological advances, geopolitical developments, and a changing workforce.6 strategies to defuse staff personality conflicts
US CFOs spend about 15% of their workweek resolving staff personality conflicts. Making sure employees work well together is an essential skill for a CFO, but it can be a trying task.Why ‘complete ERM’ is a myth
Risk management initiatives must evolve as an organisation’s risk exposures change. These days, all entities are taking a harder look at how they manage risk, according to an annual survey.Quiz: How well do you know Excel PivotTables?
The PivotTable is one of the most powerful tools in Excel. Take this quiz to find out how well you know this feature.US economic optimism surges
Concerns about regulation eased, and projections for revenue, profits, and expansion are on the rise amongst US CPA decision-makers in a quarterly survey.Frequent UK tax changes generate more uncertainty than Brexit, businesses say
Regular changes to the UK’s fiscal policy create a burden for the nation’s businesses and hinders long-term planning, according to research commissioned by CIMA.
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