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What finance needs to know about central bank digital currencies
With more countries such as China and Nigeria launching or piloting digital currencies, here are four things finance teams should know to get ready.Companies could save money by catching up with digitisation
Digital tools can fill in-house resource gaps and increase growth, report finds.Some ocean shipping rates collapse, but real price relief is a way off
The cost of sending a container from Asia to the US has fallen more than 80% from the September high on the spot market, but carriers will work to prop up rates.IASB publishes exposure draft on proposed amendments to income taxes standard
The exposure draft aims to clarify the implications of the OECD’s Pillar Two model rules on IAS 12, Income Taxes.Analysis: China’s 2023 economic outlook
China faces uncertainty in 2023; COVID-19 remains difficult, and experts and business leaders expect the dampening effects of the credit market to persist.Surprise French inflation drop adds to signs Europe prices are cooling
Inflation fell to 6.7% in December in France from 7.1% in November, with energy price increases the lowest since September 2021.DEI initiatives for leaders: Seeing value, addressing obstacles
The percentage of corporate directors opposing DEI efforts increased, and challenges surrounding diversity in senior roles remain.Excel: How to reference a row dynamically
Excel MVP Liam Bastick explains the OFFSET(COUNTA) function combination, used for dynamic lookups.ISSB provides Scope 3 guidance; FRC announces areas of focus in 2023
Read a roundup of the recent developments in corporate reporting, including IAASB guidance on group audits.How governments are trying to ease impact of inflation
Across the world governments have intervened to mitigate the effects of inflation for businesses and consumers.Using open-source data to manage risk
The biggest benefit from the integration of open-source, nonfinancial data into decision-making could be to businesses’ risk registers.ISSB defines sustainability; FRC proposes revisions to revenue and lease standards
Read a roundup of the recent developments in corporate reporting, including UK government legislation on flexible working.Steps to take when a remote job turns out to be more office-based
Fix the problem by communicating, agreeing work expectations, and presenting an evidence-based business case to your boss, while considering backup options.4 ways to lead employees through times of anxiety
Acknowledging the challenges your team members are facing can be a powerful response to employee anxiety.Financial institutions call for adoption of framework to account for nature loss
150 organisations ask leaders at a United Nations conference in Montreal to adopt the Global Biodiversity Framework.6 technology tips to enhance finance business partnering
Start with an overall goal, understand tech’s capabilities, and benefit from collaborations that cloud-based tools allow.Improving forecasting for 2023 and beyond
Traditional forecasting methods have been found lacking, so follow these steps to enhance quality — starting with alignment on the forecast’s purpose.IASB proposes narrow-scope amendments to income taxes standard; EU directive addresses board diversity
Read a roundup of the latest developments in corporate reporting, including audit support measures from the FRC.The future of work: Back to the office
Office accommodation is moving toward shorter leases and flexible working set-ups — and demand is growing for prime real estate.
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