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AICPA & CIMA invite research proposals in Central and Eastern Europe
The recent creation of a research centre in Central and Eastern Europe is designed to support innovative management accounting research and best practice.Employees to leaders: Be transparent about AI use
Executives and employees believe artificial intelligence is good for business, but employees say some companies are not clear about how they intend to use AI.Finance best practice in moving to an employee ownership trust
Management accountants have a role before and after the transition to an employee ownership trust, including on valuation and timing, regulation, and communication.IAASB opens consultation on sustainability standard
The standards board seeks stakeholders’ views on ISSA 5000 and schedules webinars about the standard for practitioners and regulators.Inflation no longer top challenge for finance executives, survey shows
US business and industry leaders still have concerns, but optimism is on the rise, according to the quarterly Business and Industry Economic Outlook Survey.AI optimism is high among finance professionals
Two-thirds of finance professionals said AI will have a significant impact on their profession in the next five years, according to a recent survey by Thomson Reuters.Ways to deal with impostor syndrome
To defeat negative thoughts that you don’t deserve your job, look at your track record, share your feelings, and tap into some impostor syndrome benefits.UK sustainability disclosure standards expected next year
UK-endorsed sustainability disclosure standards, expected in summer 2024, will be based on those from the IFRS.ESG opportunity for China’s business leaders
Two China-based business leaders discuss how a commitment to carbon net zero is allowing finance to lead their companies towards business opportunities.Reports highlight the impact of employees’ financial concerns
Employers and employees benefit from a culture where conversations about money are “normalised”.Euro zone moves to a trade surplus in June as Russia imports fall
The 20 countries that make up the euro zone saw a 0.3% increase in exports to the rest of the world and a 17.7% decrease in imports over 12 months.IASB amends exchange rate standard; FRC updates Taxonomy Suite
Also, a new support scheme for SMEs aims to help businesses lower energy usage and save money.More employers using counteroffers to retain staff, report finds
The summer Labour Market Outlook found that employers are increasingly using counteroffers in response to skill shortages, with some planning pay reviews over the next year.University of Oxford, AICPA & CIMA launch sustainability course
Registration is now open for a prestigious executive management course powered by subject matter experts from Oxford’s Said Business School and AICPA & CIMA.Manager to leader: What’s needed to make the transition?
Moving from a management role to leadership requires a growth mindset and an ability to delegate accountability, build trust, and get buy-in from your team.Flexibility and financial security are not negotiable, Gen Z says
Work/life balance is imperative to attract and retain younger workers. New research shows business leaders aren’t as enthusiastic about flexible working as employees are.FRC opens consultation on ethical standard revisions
Also, IFAC issues call to action to highlight the importance of an inclusive approach in reaching sustainable development goals.Investing in generative AI is a balance between risk and reward
A recent global survey from McKinsey found that leaders are looking to increase AI-related investments, but less than half have planned for the organisational risks involved.US business owners seek increased insurance protection amid mounting risks
Climate change and natural disaster-related risk are a major concern for 68% of US business owners, a survey found.
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