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Businesses consider the effects of UK decision to leave the EU
For many accountants, corporate planning is being put to the test.Must-reads on Brexit
There’s almost too much to read on the historic Brexit vote. We’ve created a short list to help cut through the noise.How to manage a short-term currency fluctuation risk
Multinational companies have tools available to manage short-term currency risks triggered by highly unusual and powerful events such as the June 23 vote on the UK membership in the EU.Accounting firms finding benefits in casual dress trend
At some of the largest accounting firms in the US, managers are adopting dress codes that are low on formality and high on comfort.Compliance costs, complexity rising in finance
Compliance costs are projected to rise, and finance executives must add employees or train existing staff to keep up with evolving business complexity.New FASB standard requires earlier reporting of credit losses
Financial statement preparers will be required to report credit losses on loans and other financial instruments in a more timely fashion under a new standard issued by the US Financial Accounting Standards Board.6 ethical questions about Big Data
A briefing by the Institute of Business Ethics outlines the responsibilities organisations which collect and use personal data have and the questions to ask to evaluate where your company stands.COSO proposes update to enterprise risk management framework
The proposal would update the definition of ERM and emphasise the link between risk and value.Companies underestimate investors’ interest in sustainability
Investors see tangible value in sustainability related to operational efficiency and revenue performance. But company executives aren’t emphasising sustainability as much as investors would like, a global report shows.Proposal would clear path to US CPA for foreign credential holders
Changes proposed this month to the Uniform Accountancy Act (UAA) and the Uniform CPA Examination Model Rules in the US are designed to help holders of qualified foreign designations apply for state licensure as a CPA and support the updated Uniform CPA Examination.5 ways to excel at networking
Sally Hindmarch, founder of coaching provider Partners With You, provides tips for a more enjoyable and more fruitful experience. She also reveals the most crucial, but often overlooked, aspect of networking.Lease accounting implementation a challenge for preparers
Companies are encountering challenges with new lease accounting standards in a process few expect to be easy, according to a recent Deloitte survey.Revenue standard causes concern about compensation arrangements
Compensation arrangements are emerging as a big concern for companies as they implement the new revenue recognition standard.A steadier outlook for the US economy
After a sharp dip in sentiment in the first quarter of 2016, economic optimism rose amongst CPA decision-makers in the second quarter.4 steps to more effectively manage international assignments
Data can help multinationals better manage overseas talent in the face of rising regulatory and financial pressure, but most respondents polled by EY said they do not track how effective their international assignments are.Annual reports paint incomplete picture of opportunity and risk
New research shows that 30% of FTSE 100 annual reports withhold relevant workforce-related information and, consequently, provide investors with an inaccurate view of opportunity and risk.5 ways to get more out of your vacation days
To improve a work/life balance that many US finance professionals and office workers feel is lopsided, here are five tips to get more out of upcoming summer vacations.Hiring, onboarding, and management strategies for young professionals
Common-sense strategies can help capture the hearts and minds of Millennials, the largest demographic group in the US labour market and the least engaged at the workplace.How CFOs can adapt to disruptive forces
Finance chiefs around the world face an increasing rate of change in business, as well as more scrutiny and regulation. Taking steps to grow skills and escape their comfort zone can help CFOs adapt to their changing role.
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