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6 global economic trends you can’t ignore
In a global economy, events in one part of the world often affect businesses on multiple continents. Business leaders need to know these trends to make the right decisions for their organisations.India climbs, UK faces uncertain future in economic competitiveness
Improvements in health and youth education led India to the highest year-over-year rise in the World Economic Forum’s Global Competitiveness Index for 2016–17.How to build trust and collaboration
Senior executives across the globe see a need to improve trust and collaboration in their organisations, according to a CGMA report. Here are some strategies for building strong relationships in the workplace and getting everybody to work together.Fraud risk management guidance updated by COSO
Developing a transparent anti-fraud culture and conducting periodic risk assessments are important steps for organisations in deterring fraud.What’s more important: Technical ability or soft skills?
CFOs like to hire staff-level people who possess both technical ability and soft skills. But if finance leaders have to choose between the two, they have a clear-cut favorite for staff-level employees.How to keep compliance and ethics on target
Committing to turn intentions into focused actions is just the start. Here’s how companies can make compliance and ethics efforts work.4 strategies for curtailing insider fraud
Companies lose an estimated 5% of their revenue in a given year as a result of fraud by employees and insiders. But a well-designed system of controls can help prevent and detect fraud—and minimise the damages.A new path for cyber risk management
Evolution of technology and the sophistication of hackers have made cybersecurity one of the most important areas of risk management for businesses.US restricts foreign tax credit splitter arrangements
The Internal Revenue Service issued guidance prohibiting corporations from taking foreign tax credits for taxes without repatriating the earnings to the United States.New type of engagement will allow auditors to perform “cybersecurity examinations”
A new type of engagement that is under development will give auditors a framework for providing organisations with an evaluation of their cybersecurity risk management.Skills worthy of a CFO
In addition to the traditional finance and compliance roles, CFOs are seeing their duties expand to include responsibilities in IT, human resources, and risk management.4 ways to ensure anti-corruption programmes are up-to-date
Regulators worldwide are increasingly co-operating to pursue financial crime, but multinational companies haven’t fully aligned their due diligence. Here are four ways to ensure your anti-corruption programme is up-to-date.US presidential election’s impact minimal on hiring, spending
US businesses plan to hire and expand without regard to the results of the presidential election, according to a survey of finance executives by the American Institute of CPAs.5 steps to strengthen internal controls at small businesses and not-for-profits
Even entities with small budgets should have internal controls in place. Here are five low-cost strategies for smaller organisations interested in fending off large-scale financial problems.Checklist for a better negotiation
Author and trainer Derek Arden outlines the skills you need, preparations every good negotiator makes, and what you can glean from the other party’s body language.Companies plan to hire – if they can find workers
A growing number of US companies plan to hire more workers, but finding the right talent remains a concern, according to a quarterly survey of finance executives by the American Institute of CPAs.Continued rise projected for accountants’ starting salaries in 2017
Starting salaries for US accounting and finance positions will continue to rise in 2017, reflecting high demand for skilled professionals, according to a new salary guide.How to tackle the 5 biggest intercompany accounting challenges
Businesses of any size can run into intercompany accounting challenges. Here are the five biggest problems and strategies to tackle them.Lost power, lost business: How to avoid this overlooked tech risk
Technology investment that doesn’t include a plan for regular, robust testing of backup power can be wasted money for organisations.
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