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The new Northern Ireland Brexit trade deal: What has been agreed
UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen agreed to a Northern Ireland Brexit deal, subject to Parliamentary approval.UK unveils scheme for energy-intensive companies; IESBA proposes code revisions
This roundup examines the UK government’s plan to support energy-intensive businesses and the IESBA’s exposure draft on tax planning.First global sustainability standards approach the finish line
The International Sustainability Standards Board announces that IFRS S1 and IFRS S2 will be released in June and effective for some companies in 2024.Creating a safe space: Senior leaders can do more to combat discrimination
Senior leaders need to do more to challenge organisational cultures that enable discrimination, report finds.Oxford, AICPA & CIMA launch certificate programme in sustainability
The executive management programme for leading accounting and finance professionals is designed to strengthen participants’ knowledge base, network.To raise prices or not? Consumer goods makers weigh bets
After consistent price hikes, some consumer goods makers are pausing as they weigh consumer demand for their products.How to mitigate the risk of retirement brain drain
Retiring professionals can take decades of experience with them when they leave, but finance leaders can take steps to prevent the loss of corporate knowledge.UK employers expect to raise wages as recruitment challenges persist
Over half of employers expect to raise pay further to recruit and retain staff, but public sector pay rise expectations lag behind.Actions for finance teams to mitigate the effects of high inflation
Amid high inflation, finance leaders are supporting businesses by scenario planning, stress-testing, cost control, and more.A top M&A challenge: Culture integration
A new global report says failed integration can derail acquisitions.Bank of England looks to introduce digital currency
The Bank of England and the Treasury open a consultation on digital currency for household and business use.The entrepreneurial CFO: Scaling finance capabilities for growth
The startup finance function moves through three stages of opening for business, fuelling growth, and scaling the enterprise — with the CFO integral to each transition.Shoppers to face fresh price hikes as stores, suppliers pass on costs
Packaged-goods companies' margins have been squeezed by higher input costs for more than a year.How CFOs are handling the push for more ESG reporting
Increasing environmental, social, and governance disclosures create challenges for CFOs — here’s how four CFOs are dealing with them.UK sets out plan to regulate cryptoassets; FRC opens consultation
The IASB has published a document explaining priorities for a project related to business combinations.Steps to consider when a colleague gets paid more than you
Ascertain if there are genuine reasons a work colleague is receiving more pay before taking action — and then hone your arguments to discuss with your employer.Video: Euro zone sees surprise growth, dodges recession
The euro zone grew 0.1% in 2022 Q4, avoiding a recession even as energy costs and rising interest rates took a toll on the bloc's economy, Eurostat data showed.A view from the C-suite: Green optimism and investing in solutions
Despite global concerns, 78% of leaders are “somewhat” or “extremely” optimistic the world will take sufficient steps to avoid the worst effects of climate change.New audit rules proposed for LCEs; CMA scrutinises ‘greenwashing’
This roundup examines the IAASB’s proposed auditing standard for less-complex entities and an update on the CMA’s ongoing work into misleading green claims.
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