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Growth ambitions outweigh strategy execution for UK businesses
A new survey found that less than one-fifth of UK businesses meet 80% of aspirational goals within three years of setting them.CGMA Professional Qualification upgrades to meet growing expectations of finance profession
The new syllabus is designed to prepare students for the future of work by helping them to develop finance business partnering, analysis, and critical thinking skills.More companies seek assurance on sustainability reporting, study shows
The latest data from research by the International Federation of Accountants, the AICPA, and CIMA reveals that nearly three-quarters of the largest global companies obtained assurance of sustainability disclosures in 2023.IAASB withdraws one standard after approval of broader one
Also, global accounting bodies endorse revised principles for sustainable economic transformation, and the Global Reporting Initiative focuses on alignment of sustainability reporting practices.Exploits and cloud complexities test cybersecurity teams
The financial sector was the most targeted sector by cybercriminals in 2024, a new report found.Experience gap: When digital transformation outpaces training
Employees are struggling to develop at work, and some fear being left behind by innovation.IAASB proposes amendments related to IESBA standards on external experts
Also, the ISSB publishes an exposure draft on targeted amendments to climate standard to facilitate companies’ application of the standard.7 actions for finance in response to trade shocks
To navigate tariffs and other trade disruption, analyse your costs, customs exposure, supply chain risk, inventory, and more.Manager disengagement leads to productivity decline
Productivity has declined significantly as managers fail to receive the tools and support necessary to thrive in their roles.How values-driven companies create a recruitment and retention edge
Employees choose companies whose purpose and values they like, with Generation Y and Generation Z willing to turn down work that doesn’t align with their values.IFRS collaborating on sustainability standards in Latin America, Caribbean
An IFRS partnership is intended to accelerate the adoption of these standards across Latin America and the Caribbean. Also, the UK government unveils reforms to pension schemes.Pressure point: Skills, staffing gaps drain strained employees
Internal pressures are leading to unsustainable work cultures, a new report focused on European and UK companies shows.IFAC consultation focuses on revisions to membership obligations
Also, the UK government rolls out cyber defence guidance and resources to improve business resilience.AI concerns are more complex than technology replacing people
Fears about artificial intelligence are less about replacing people and more about diminishing the value of human skills, according to a global survey.UK candidate availability rises sharply; hiring declines slightly
Redundancies and fewer job openings mean candidate availability continues to surpass demand, according to a monthly report by KPMG and the REC.EU opens consultations on AI governance
Also, the IAASB revises auditing standard on going concern, and the IFRS Foundation looks to bring nature-related information into financial reporting.Finance chiefs look to digitalisation to cut costs
94% of finance leaders say AI has already helped improve decision-making, and 74% report positive effects on cost and risk reduction, according to a new survey.Pave the way: Neurodivergent leaders can make a ‘huge difference’
A finance professional and a social impact entrepreneur discuss how being neurodivergent has affected them at work and explore ways organisations can be more inclusive.EU reporting under CSRD requirements delayed
Also, the IFRS Foundation published its 2025 taxonomy, and the IAASB released audit guidance for less complex entities.
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