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Meta says ChatGPT-related malware is on the rise
Potential abuses of generative AI technology ChatGPT are causing concern as the phenomenon is likened to cryptocurrency scams.Should I quit my job and work on my side hustle?
Moving from side hustle to main hustle requires careful thought. Consider these questions when making the decision.IESBA releases public interest entity database to support revision adoptions
ISSB seeks stakeholder feedback on two-year work plan; FCA opens consultation on equity shares.Embrace a digital mindset for the future of finance
Finance professionals who can wholly embrace digitalisation will bring new insights, drive business performance, and better adapt in a future of constant change.Could AI actually expand the global job market?
A World Economic Forum report predicts an overall decline in jobs; it also shows that artificial intelligence will create more jobs than it eliminates by 2027.Less is more when it comes to the workweek, UK research finds
A large four-day workweek trial finds that companies and employees benefited from reduced hours and some companies plan to continue with a shorter workweek.Analysis: China’s small steps on offshore use of yuan are starting to add up
The yuan’s share of world trade financing increased to 4.5% in February from 1.3% two years ago, according to SWIFT.IAASB proposes revisions to going concern standard
The proposed revisions are open for stakeholder comment; the IAASB also advanced its timeline on sustainability consultation.4 ways for CFOs to navigate the changing tech-finance relationship
CFOs should take the lead in collaborating with IT teams and allow finance to take on more tech responsibilities.Women in leadership: Separating optimism from reality
Women remain significantly underrepresented in executive roles, and gender equity in mid-level leadership has not recovered since the start of the pandemic.Empowered employees are loyal employees
Finance professionals in Central and Eastern Europe are less likely to change companies if they feel empowered to continuously improve their working environment, according to a survey.Mining M&A spree to keep Australia dealmaking humming after $37 billion in first quarter
Australia’s Q1 M&A deal volume was 3.5% higher than the same period last year, while the US fell 44% and globally volumes were down 48%, according to Dealogic data.ISSB on track to publish 2-year plan
The UK FRC has issued guidance for more conversations between audit committees and investors; G7 nations set out plans to halt nature loss by 2030.UK labour shortages and lingering high inflation slow growth
Recent data shows that inflation remains above 10%. It is an economic environment that can bring management accounting skills “to the fore”.UK CFO confidence takes a sharp turn upward
Finance leaders in a UK survey are far more optimistic about the prospects of their organisation than they were at the beginning of the year.Shaping the future of finance
What will the future of the accounting profession look like? Complete the survey to share your views.Out with the old: Remote work’s borderless opportunities
For organisations looking to tap into global talent markets, the remote work model is proving to be a competitive advantage, a study from late 2022 shows.IESBA issues code revisions to incorporate growing digitisation
The final revisions undertake the possible ethics risks in the evolving landscape of technology; IASB will finalise amendments to income taxes standard.China’s exports rise unexpectedly, but economists warn of weakness ahead
Exports from China were up 14.8% year-on-year in March with imports falling by 1.4% — a lower fall than the 5% forecasted decline.
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