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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.Organisations ill-prepared for the stress of complex cyberattacks
A large majority of organisations were hit by cyberattacks last year, and over half of IT professionals said that worrying about cybersecurity now seeps into their personal lives.Unlocking data’s future value: A new role for CFOs
An emerging financial model is allowing businesses to monetise the current and future value of data as an asset that can be securitised and traded.ISSB to allow year of relief for companies’ sustainability disclosures
First-year reporting companies do not need to disclose risks beyond climate; IESBA publishes proposed work plan.They’re back! Boomerang employees are returning to old jobs
Many employees regret leaving their previous company during the Great Resignation, and they are asking to return.Global dealmaking sinks to lowest level in more than a decade
M&A deal volumes in 2023 Q1 dropped 44% in the US, 70% in Europe, and 29% in Asia Pacific, according to recently released data.IOSCO sets out vision for global assurance framework
Two other international standard setters praise the report; IASB announces a project exploring link between company financial statements and climate risks.How organisations can be more relatable and minimise burnout risk
With employees feeling less energised, organisations need to adapt in a number of ways to keep a thriving workforce, a global study shows.5 strategies for delivering a memorable presentation
Addressing finance professionals at a conference requires knowledge of your audience, credibility, a great intro, and more.China’s Alibaba to break up empire into six units, as Jack Ma returns home
The largest restructuring in its 24-year history will allow most of the separate business units to consider IPOs, the company said.How to resolve ethical dilemmas step by step
The CIMA Ethics Checklist provides steps to help CIMA members resolve ethical dilemmas.IASB proposes narrow-scope amendments to IFRS 9
This week’s roundup examines the recent developments in corporate reporting, including guidance for audit firms from the UK Financial Reporting Council.
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