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How finance leaders can motivate their teams (and themselves)
Experts suggest five tactics that can keep finance team members motivated, engaged, and performing well in their role.CFO roles broaden as the path to CEO narrows
Despite the pressures of an evolving finance landscape, leaders are enthusiastic, but say that talent attraction struggles, and career development limitations make it harder to manage the complexity of their roles.Prime minister sets out reforms to support SMEs
The package of reforms focuses on boosting investment and removing costly, regulatory burdens for small businesses in the UK.IASB’s IFRS 3 proposals aim to reduce complexity for companies, investors
An IASB board member explains proposed changes to IFRS 3, Business Combinations, how the board plans to reduce complexity in the standard’s impairment test, and next steps for finalising the standard.5 steps to transition to a subscription-based business model
At the interface between strategy, operations, and IT, finance is well placed to lead the adoption of subscription pricing models.Hiring slows in the UK, starting salaries rate falls to near 3-year low
Pay increase rates for new workers and demand for staff show continued declines, according to a monthly report by KPMG and the REC.Return-to-office mandates: Considerations for employers
If employers want staff to return to the office, they need to consider what they’re willing to offer in return.US regulator adopts climate rule with worldwide impact
The Securities and Exchange Commission rule applies to listed companies and foreign private issuers. Also, the FRC issued Corporate Governance Code guidance.How finance can start to use AI automation
Finance executives suggest how best to use AI to automate basic processes and more sophisticated tasks.Economic optimism, hiring plans rise despite continued concern about inflation
Compared with the end of 2023, own-company sentiment is higher among finance decision-makers in a quarterly survey released Thursday.New spring budget focuses on public services
The UK government budget announcement includes more investments and an increase in the VAT registration threshold.How to create an effective hybrid workplace
Hybrid offices, with their need for honed communication skills, are a part of the workplace evolution, the latest research by AICPA & CIMA explains.Executives’ tech appetite strong despite regulatory, ethics questions
Slow regulation for emerging technologies is not slowing down leaders’ desire to transform, but more focus on IT security may be necessary as the landscape evolves.Why risk management failures are not limited to banking
Overconfidence, a resistance to talking about risk, and a dislike of the word “no” are some reasons that businesses fail to invest in risk management leadership.‘The large Chinese businesses are digitising fast’
AICPA & CIMA’s chief executive–Management Accounting, Andrew Harding, discusses trends in China’s economic, business, and management accounting landscapes.IFRS Foundation publishes research on applying materiality judgements
The IASB will use the research to inform discussion on materiality. Also, the UK and France announced a new AI research partnership.FRC seeks stakeholder views on UK Stewardship Code
The regulator’s plans for revisions begin with seeking feedback on whether the code’s principles are driving the right outcomes.AICPA & CIMA join forces with IFRS at its sustainability symposium
The IFRS Foundation’s Partnership Framework and Knowledge Hub are collaborative initiatives designed to help jurisdictions adopt the new global baseline for sustainability reporting.4-day workweek pilot: Many companies report wellbeing benefits
A year on, participating organisations in a UK-focused trial say that the positives for employees and managers is leading to continued interest in a shorter workweek.
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