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From self-sabotage to superpower: Harnessing emotion with self-awareness
Sharon King Gabrielides, Ph.D., and Scott Dust, Ph.D., explain how finance professionals can build and sustain self-awareness, and bring a more empathetic and perceptive approach to the workplace.A ‘responsible finance’ team’s 3-step business partnering approach
A UK finance manager at Evergreen Garden Care says business partnering requires active relationship-building and adopting a questioning mindset.4 tips for resetting boundaries when returning to the office
Consider seizing this moment and holding on to the best aspects of working from home while reclaiming whatever you’ve missed about office life with the following steps.Russia plans to subsidise electric cars to spur demand
The government has a target of 220,000 electric vehicles by 2030 and plans to cover 25% of the purchase price of any Russian-made electric car.Finance leaders spotlight vital skills to thrive in business
Interviews with CFOs and controllers across varied industries show that essential skills to succeed in increasingly digital business environments are largely related to the ability to connect the dots.Australia’s deal boom set to intensify on cheap cash, pandemic confidence
The $174 billion worth of M&A deals announced this year in Australia is an all-time high and around six times the value of the same period in 2020.How public sector accountants can drive recovery, rebuild economies
Leaders in the public sector share lessons in performance measurement and discuss opportunities to help rebuild the global economy post-pandemic.FCA seeks views on Listing Rule changes on board and executive diversity
The authority proposes introducing a “comply or explain statement” on gender and ethnic minority targets.Best practice to limit ransomware damage
Recent months have seen a spate of ransomware attacks that have been greater in number and more sophisticated than those of a few years ago. The growing threat is prompting cybersecurity experts to advise clients on how to shore up their defences.IASB seeks views on standard for ‘subsidiaries without public accountability’
The IASB set out for consultation a new standard that would allow eligible subsidiaries to apply IFRS with a reduced set of disclosure requirements.Global insurance recovery will be faster, stronger than in 2008 — Swiss Re
Insurer says the global insurance industry is poised to recover more quickly and forcefully from the pandemic than it did after the 2008 financial crisis.How algorithms and human conversations can remove forecasts’ bias perception
CIMA-sponsored research found that the combination of algorithmic calculations and dialogue between management accountants and decentral managers increased the perception of forecasts as neutral and trustworthy.How board diversity improves culture and performance
FRC research suggests that more diverse boards lead to improved decision-making on risk, resilience, and strategy.6 pressing governance trends that CFOs need to know about
A report on corporate governance trends in 2021 suggests CFOs’ remit has expanded further.AICPA & CIMA support expanding IFRS Foundation Constitution to include sustainability standards
The Association of International Certified Professional Accountants, representing AICPA & CIMA, responded to the IFRS Foundation in support of the Foundation’s proposed amendments to its constitution to create an International Sustainability Standards Board.Office space demand shows signs of recovery in London
UK office space provider says its occupancy in London had started to pick up from pandemic lows.UK remains attractive for foreign investment despite Brexit
A study ranks the UK as the world’s fifth most attractive destination for M&A activity; fintech attracts significant investment and renewable energy is a potential source of FDI growth.IASB extends comment period on exposure draft related to disclosure requirements
The IASB said it was extending the date from October to January because of the “unique nature” of the proposals.Resuming business travel — it’s complicated
As businesses weigh a return to sending employees on trips and welcoming visitors to their offices, employee safety comes first.
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