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Serious cyberattacks on the rise, report shows
The number of organisations hit with cyberattacks is rising, according to a new report focused on US and UK businesses.The changing challenges and focus areas for CFOs around the world
Finance leaders look to drive agility and resilience in future-proofing initiatives, according to a global survey, but they are also more concerned about cash management now than they were two years ago.How to deal with the risk of online falsehoods
Deliberately false online content is harder to spot than you think. Here are seven tactics to counter the threat of disinformation and control the potential damage your business may incur.IFAC releases review of corporate disclosures on emissions
The International Federation of Accountants released “Getting to Net Zero,” a global review of corporate disclosures on emissions targets, analysing the disclosure trends and transition plans of the 40 largest exchange-listed companies in 15 jurisdictions, at the beginning of COP27.Leadership presence is a vital ingredient for career success
Consider these nine tips for making a strong impression on others — to land a job or win a promotion, secure resources, close a deal, or inspire change.COP27: Major food companies detail plans to eliminate deforestation by 2025
The road map launched at the COP27 climate summit in Egypt involves 14 food companies ending deforestation in their supply chains to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius.UK regulator finds common themes and areas for improvement in governance reporting
The assessment supports the FRC’s growing body of evidence on those areas where improvements could be made.5 steps to ensure smooth transitions when teams change
A firm corporate structure, proper planning, and standard operating procedures can help facilitate project hand-offs amid changes to teams.European countries back weakened fossil fuel financing pledge
Ten nations agreed to report on how the pledge to stop funding for overseas fossil fuel projects will be applied to their export credit agencies.IPSASB seeks comments on sustainability guidance proposals
An exposure draft proposes additional guidance on how two previously published Recommended Practice Guidelines can be applied by governments and public sector entities to report on sustainability programme information.ISSB vote confirms required use of climate-related scenario analysis
The International Sustainability Standards Board also said it provided guidance on which climate scenarios an entity should use.Handling challenging clients: 6 things you should consider
For Members in Practice, good communication can keep relationships with clients positive and resolve issues before a possibly costly dispute arises.Excel: Broken y-axis charting
Breaking the y-axis on a chart can be a useful way to display data, but the technique should be used with discretion, says Excel MVP Liam Bastick.Experiential leadership programmes: Do they work?
Immersive experiential programmes that develop the human skills needed for leadership require linkage to organisational goals and careful consideration of ROI.UK FRC reiterates need for reliable information in corporate reports
The regulator says that in times of economic uncertainty, companies should continually assess evolving risks and ensure those risks are clearly explained.4 critical traits finance leaders need to develop their teams
An expert in transformation offers advice to finance leaders and their teams on organisational purpose, the power of curiosity, being a disruptor, and more.IASB amends accounting standard for financial statement information
The amendments, designed to improve company information about long-term debt with covenants, are effective for annual reporting periods beginning in 2024 or later.7 practical steps CFOs can take to prevent a business crisis
A crisis management consultant takes CFOs through the ways to cope with a crisis and how they can prevent them altogether.Global firms urge governments to require mandatory disclosures on nature
Signatories to the COP15 business statement have combined annual revenues of more than $1.5 trillion.
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