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7 tips to boost engagement in hybrid meetings
Avoiding side conversations, keeping mobile devices out of sight, and being on camera are starting points for effective hybrid meetings.Analysis: M&A activity in Asia-Pacific stays firm
M&A activity in the APAC region has been robust, as domestic and technology-targeted deals helped to secure $403 billion in H1.How successful managers lead up, across, down, and inward
Successful leadership is more than being a good boss. It starts with self-leadership and requires leading across your peers, and up to your boss.Electric vehicle batteries: A case for the circular economy
A model applied to the EV battery life cycle shows how to evaluate the benefits of reuse by mapping sustainability impacts.New York City office leasing surges but stays below pre-2019 level
Office leasing volume rose 27.6%, the strongest quarterly gain since the end of 2019, but remained below the quarterly average in the five years through 2019.UK’s FRC highlights areas for improvement in annual reporting for business combinations
The Financial Reporting Council’s thematic review looks at the annual reports of 20 companies to draw out the features of better reporting and disclosures, whilst also highlighting areas for improvement.How to LOOKUP the data you want to find in an Excel range
Many options exist to search for data in Excel, but what do you do if the data is in a range?6 actions to mitigate energy price increases and disruption
Finance teams can consider steps such as hedging, fixed-price contracts, and revising production schedules to counter energy price shocks and disruption.How to enhance the design and usability of digital annual reports
A recent report by the Financial Reporting Council Lab found that digital reporting “remains below the level expected in a leading capital market”.Finance professionals place significant value on remote work option
Nearly one-third of UK survey respondents said they would quit their job if they lost their ability to work from home.Advice for producing high-quality expected credit loss disclosures
A UK group, The Taskforce on Disclosures About Expected Credit Losses, has published a report to help preparers to recognise high-quality ECL disclosures.UK’s FRC updates standard on audits of group financial statements
The FRC’s revisions deal with special considerations that apply to an audit of group financial statements and when component auditors are involved.Organisations slow to respond to ever-increasing risk
Enterprise risk management initiatives are being outpaced by the volume of risks, and organisations could face consequences as a result, according to a global survey.8 steps for finance leaders to deliver digital transformation
For successful finance transformation, map your processes and the programme journey, create a digital culture, and learn from others.UK government mini budget focuses on business growth
The Growth Plan 2022 is designed to support businesses by maintaining the current tax rate on corporations and reducing regulation.IASB updates standard on sale and leaseback transactions
The IASB issued amendments to IFRS 16 to support the consistent application of the accounting standard.FRC sets out guidance and expectations for deferred tax asset disclosure
The FRC reviewed company annual reports and identified opportunities for how companies can improve the quality of disclosures.IESBA updates international code of ethics for accountants
The IESBA 2022 edition contains recently approved revisions to the Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants.5 ways managers can help employees avoid burnout
Watching for signs of fatigue and creating a support system will help keep your team healthy.
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