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Reforms in west and central Africa improving business environment
A new study finds that a coalition of nations in west and central Africa has accelerated the pace of business reform, making it easier for entrepreneurs to operate there.Emerging markets look bullish
Equities in emerging markets – especially Brazil, Russia, India and China – have surged in January. Funds that saw big losses last year are enjoying a recovery in 2012. But factors in the US and Europe might keep investors from selling just yet, analysts say. Forbes.com, January 27th 2012US private companies keeping tight line on expenses
After years of declines, private companies are seeing gains in sales. But that’s not enough for executives to spend more on overhead. Forbes, January 18th 2012Wet weather drying up revenue
Floods in Thailand are dealing companies a one-two punch. Supply chains are being slowed, hampering companies’ ability to fill orders. Meanwhile, costs – especially for insurance – are expected to rise because of the natural disaster. CFO.com, January 26th 2012Revenue revised
The global accounting profession has given a cautious welcome to the latest exposure draft on accounting standards for revenue recognition. Experts say that the proposed changes represent a move towards a clearer, more consistent standard, though some issues remain unresolved.Is a corporate app right for your business?
Companies in a range of sectors are starting to use apps to communicate with investors, journalists and other audiences. Should your company launch one? And if so, how?CEOs seeking value in human dimension of business
CEOs are placing more emphasis on non-financial aspects of their businesses as they chart their futures. At the same time, executives worry that the short-term focus of investors is hindering their ability to plan for the long term, according to a study commissioned by the AICPA and the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants.How to balance cultural views on networking
See how foreign-born and American-born professionals differ in their views on how to properly begin a networking conversation, and get three tips for successfully adapting behaviour across cultures. HBR Blog Network, January 17th 2012Deloitte report calls for business-driven HR evolution
Human resources must embrace expanded role as business world goes global. Human resources departments need to develop new strategies to stay relevant in a rapidly changing global business environment, according to Deloitte. In a 140-page report titled “Global Business Driven HR Transformation: The Journey Continues,” Jason Geller and Arthur H.CGMA launch focuses on non-financial value, long-term business strategies
A panel of executives meeting in the finance capitals of New York City and London discussed new research on the importance of the human dimension and non-financial value in long-term business strategies.FASB, IASB to work on classification and measurement for financial instruments
The US Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) and the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) are working together to reduce differences in their respective classification and measurement models for financial instruments.More than half of growth market deals fail, PwC warns
Deals in growth markets are a high-risk, high-reward enterprise best managed by building the local machinery to get the deal done, according to a new PricewaterhouseCoopers report.Letter from… Beijing
Forget China’s old image as a low-cost manufacturing base. The country is now a burgeoning market for high-end Western goods and services. The Daily Telegraph’s Beijing correspondent Peter Foster charts the challenges and opportunities ahead.
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