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Technology plays a role in board members’ top two concerns

Reputational risk and cybersecurity are US company board members’ top nonfinancial concerns, according to a new survey report. Read more about the risks that are rising—and falling—on board members’ lists of concerns.

The ten hottest spots for foreign direct investments

Developed economies regained some momentum in attracting foreign direct investments last year, but developing countries remained the bigger draw.

Revenue transition group debates difficult implementation issues

A lively discussion by a new revenue recognition transition resource group gave FASB and the IASB plenty of views to consider as they ponder how to help preparers with implementation questions related to the revenue recognition standard issued in May.

UK FCA recommends review of banking services for SMEs

UK retail banks are not meeting the needs of SMEs, according to a study by the Financial Conduct Authority and the Competition and Markets Authority, which say more investigation into the issue is needed.

How close is China to becoming an advanced economy?

A slowed, more stable growth, rising labour costs and an emerging consumer class are signs that China may join South Korea and Taiwan and become an advanced economy. But success is far from guaranteed, says a senior economist at Wells Capital Management.

CFOs cool on hiring, but they have advice for staff development

Cost-cutting is the top priority of CFOs’ bosses, and staffing projections for the coming year are lower, according to the quarterly Deloitte CFO Signals survey. The survey also says talent costs are a rising concern for North American finance chiefs tasked with trying to save money.

Technology and delegation keys to CFO time management

Use of technology and delegation are the most useful strategies to help busy CFOs manage their time, according to a new survey. Learn how to use both tools to improve efficiency.

How leading tech companies decide which ideas make the cut

How do companies filter ideas for new products and services? Experiment and prototype quickly and base decisions on a detailed understanding of customer needs were a couple of the tips offered by representatives of leading-edge technology companies at a recent conference in London.

Six ways not-for-profits can get value from risk management

Many not-for-profits lack the resources to implement a holistic approach to risk across the enterprise. So it’s no surprise that they often lag behind public companies in implementation of enterprise risk management.

How internal audit can meet growing expectations

Broadening duties in a rapidly changing business environment make it imperative for the internal audit profession to evolve, according to a new research report.

Three signs India’s economy is regaining steam

Investors worldwide are looking for signs that India’s economy is regaining strength following government reforms that started in late 2012 and an improved business sentiment in the wake of national elections.

Five ways to more effectively manage supply-chain risk

Most companies consider managing supply chain risks important, but that doesn’t mean they’re all good at it. Here are five ways to boost your company’s supply-chain risk management.

Micromanagement: Three ways to loosen your grip and empower your team

Endless scrutiny from micromanagers can have a negative impact on morale and productivity. Here are three ways micromanagers can lighten their load while becoming more effective managers – and improving team leadership.

Cast a critical eye as a first step to fighting fraud

A Crowe Horwath report outlines steps stakeholders can take to encourage professional scepticism.

EU moves to close multinational corporations’ hybrid mismatch loophole

The EU’s Economic and Financial Affairs Council (ECOFIN) is closing a loophole that allows multinational corporations to lower their taxes by exploiting differences in tax rules between countries.

Performing at the highest level: ten tips from the football pitch

Mike Forde draws on 15 years’ experience in the English Premier League, including six years as director of football operations and executive club director at Chelsea FC, to provide tips on performing at the highest level.

Critical skills needed for finance to cut through complexity

The expansion of finance professionals’ roles in an increasingly complex business environment has created the need for more skills development. Find out what new duties finance is taking on — and how accountants can prepare to succeed in those duties.