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Improving the capital allocation decision-making process
In an increasingly complex business environment, using risk-return techniques to allocate resources across projects or business units can promote more robust decision-making, according to a new Deloitte report.CIOs in global survey say cyber-security is top priority
Chief information officers in a global survey say cyber-security is a top priority, and more than half of them say budget constraints hold back IT innovation. While IT spending is on the rise, some IT executives say the IT function remains more of a utility and less of an innovation partner.Revenue recognition implementation: What are FASB’s plans?
The staff of the FASB plans to report results of research on two key revenue recognition issues to the board next month – and report to the board early in the second quarter of 2015 on research related to a possible deferral in the effective date in the new, converged standard.6 key considerations for success in 2015
Continuing geopolitical instability, coupled with concern about over-regulation, means CEOs are less optimistic about global economic growth than they were in 2014, according to a survey by PwC. The research also reveals widespread concern about the availability of key skills.CFOs more willing to negotiate pay, if they can find the right candidates
US finance chiefs are more willing now than a year ago to negotiate starting salaries. But they are struggling to find skilled candidates as well, according to a new Robert Half survey.How to make effective use of board meetings
Board members have a wide range of skills and expertise to offer, but given the time constraints on their formal activities, organisations rarely take full advantage of this knowledge. Executives reveal how their organisations make the most effective use of the limited time the board spends together.New IAASB standard changes auditor’s reporting model
New international auditing standards are designed to change how auditors communicate about their work in their reports.Viewing cyber-security through a COSO lens
The principles outlined in a popular internal control framework can help organisations manage their cyber-security.How to protect against the 9 most common cyber-attacks
Home Depot’s recent data breach, which happened while the company was upgrading its security systems, was one of the nine most common types of cyber-attacks. Find out how to prevent these attacks.Businesses failing to capitalise on the potential of Big Data
The use of data analytics can provide organisations with a wide range of benefits, from improving cybersecurity to supporting strategic decision-making. Yet new research by EY shows that few companies are taking advantage of these opportunities and just 23% have a formal data strategyExecutives report pay increases, say incentives are good retention tool
About three-fifths of executives say long-term incentives motivate them to remain at their current organisation, according to a global survey by the Association of Executive Search Consultants. Most members of the C-suite reported receiving an increase in pay during the most recent fiscal year.US government opens secure portal for FATCA reporting
The IRS announced it has created a secure online site for financial institutions and tax administrators to use to report account information required under the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act.How to better prepare business leaders for today’s top challenges
Too many business leaders worldwide are ill-prepared to tackle today’s most pressing challenges, research suggests. But talent management consultants offer nine tips to recruit and develop more effective leaders.How management accountants can lead their organisations towards sustainable success
New CGMA research has found that many companies have yet to embed sustainability concerns in their decision-making process. The report sets out practical ways to guide your organisation towards sustainable business success.37% of workers in UK survey say they plan to change jobs in 2015
A survey by the Institute of Leadership & Management shows that 37% of workers plan to switch jobs in 2015, up sharply from previous years. One-quarter of workers looking to leave say they feel underappreciated, and most who plan to leave are seeking greater career progression.Job-hopping: Favoured by younger workers, frowned upon by older ones
A majority of younger workers in a US survey think changing jobs regularly is a good career move, but older workers disagree. Accountemps said 57% of workers under 35 approve of job-hopping, while 78% of those 55 and older think it’s not a good idea to change employers regularly.Businesses tie cloud use to greater engagement with employees and customers
A report by KPMG shows the use of cloud technologies for enabling a flexible and mobile workforce is on the rise and that concern about theft of intellectual property is declining. The report offered five tips for organisations to elevate the success of their cloud transformations.5 things for UK preparers to remember at year’s end
In light of recent changes to annual reporting requirements, the UK’s Financial Reporting Council has issued a reminder of the implications for those involved in the preparation of financial statements.The 2014 CGMA Magazine quiz
Test your knowledge on the news and ideas that shaped management accounting in 2014 by taking the CGMA Magazine quiz. Cyber-security, talent retention, globalisation, innovation – it’s all here.
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