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How to spot red flags of illegal logging in your supply chain
CFOs need to know the signs to help their businesses detect whether timber in their supply chains could have come from questionable sources and practices.Cannabis: A blooming interest from investors
Interest in cannabis-related business opportunities continues to grow. Global sales of cannabis products are projected to hit more than $55 billion, according to research cited by Reuters.Continuing employee development in the face of budget cuts
COVID-19 reductions don’t have to mean that employees stop learning.UK’s FRC shifts towards greater corporate review transparency
The Financial Reporting Council has published summaries of its corporate reporting reviews with companies’ consent.Stress and burnout: Tips for employees and employers
Employee stress can damage individuals and business productivity, but there are ways to plan and take action, and measure interventions.IASB consults on new approach to standards’ disclosure requirements
The board tested the approach with IFRS 13, Fair Value Measurement, and IAS 19, Employee Benefits.UK embeds carbon net-zero commitment across financial regulators
In letters to the Financial Conduct Authority and Bank of England’s Prudential Regulation Committee, the UK government updated their remits.9 ways to create a more diverse board
Creating a board of directors that has diversity of perspectives and diversity of people has been challenging. Here are nine actions companies can take to succeed.Climate change could slash credit rating of 63 countries, raise cost of debt
A new study led by the University of Cambridge suggests that many economies will see credit rating downgrades within a decade, increasing the cost of sovereign and corporate debt.Working with ME to test Excel’s new LAMBDA function
Our Excel MVP Liam Bastick, FCMA, CGMA, plays with triangle numbers to illustrate how to address a recursion problem.Neurodiversity offers huge pool of untapped finance talent
Some organisations have begun to embrace candidates with autism or other cognitive differences, but obstacles remain.Preparations continue for international sustainability reporting board
In anticipation of a possible September announcement of a new international sustainability reporting standards board, the IFRS Foundation trustees announced the formation of a new working group to undertake technical preparations and accelerate convergence.How 5G could drive ‘inclusive growth’ across Africa
The expansion of 5G technology is set to transform business in Africa, though 3G is likely to remain the dominant mobile technology for some years.Consultation begins on UK audit, corporate governance proposals
Proposals include creation of a new regulatory body and new reporting obligations for auditors and directors.A look at the world’s top financial centres
The Global Financial Centres Index rated New York first and Shanghai just below second-placed London, with five other Asian centres in the top ten.US airlines see recovery signs; United expects to end cash burn in March
Delta CEO Ed Bastian said there were ‘real glimmers of hope’ as US airlines predict better-than-expected revenue figures.How to cultivate resilience in an organisation
If you think the serious challenges to your business will end after the pandemic, think again. To weather disruptions that are expected to recur in the next decade, here are five tactics to cultivate resilience in your organisation.The link between transfer pricing and customs duties
For businesses with intercompany transactions in tangible goods, the relationship between transfer pricing and customs valuation is crucial.EU to require asset managers to back up sustainability claims
The EU’s new Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation is to require providers to disclose the sustainability of their financial services or products.
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