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Brexit: Tactical and strategic actions for finance leaders
Management accountants and finance teams have tactical — and strategic — opportunities to advise the business as a result of the Brexit agreement.Ethics in action: Multitasking during a pandemic
The modern workplace can be an ethical minefield. This monthly column helps you tackle the thorny, but very real, challenges that management accountants face in the workplace.OECD hopes US will now back global tax accord
The prospects of reforming international corporate taxation have increased, but the road ahead is uncertain, as was evident at the 11th meeting of the OECD/G20 inclusive framework on 27 and 28 January.Video: Ford, Google partner on software, cloud services
Ford Motor Company will use Google software, AI, and cloud computing to develop new consumer services and modernise internal operations.IFRS Foundation considers proposing sustainability standards board
The IFRS Foundation trustees are conducting further analysis after calls for establishing a new board that would issue global sustainability accounting and reporting standards.Global business travel to grow 21% in 2021, trade group forecasts
Business travel spending is set to rise to $842 billion this year but isn’t expected to approach pre-pandemic levels until 2024.UK SMEs’ skills gap brought into focus by COVID-19 disruption
Digital, health and safety, and leadership skills are lacking in UK SMEs as the pandemic has increased the digital transformation need, a survey found.Maryland’s Tom Hood joins the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants
Tom Hood, the longtime CEO of the Maryland Association of CPAs in the US, has joined the leadership team of the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants.5 signs there could be IP theft in your supply chain
From patent and copyright infringement to compromise of trade secrets and blueprints, intellectual property theft is a growing problem worldwide.Global climate, economic risks put spotlight on finance’s role
The World Economic Forum’s 2021 global risks report highlights short- to long-term threats. Finance teams have an opportunity to lead the charge in managing emerging risks.UK sees surge in empty shops and offices amid pandemic — RICS
Britain saw the biggest rise in vacant shops in over two decades late last year and the sharpest increase in empty offices since the financial crisis.UK’s FRC and FCA update reporting guidance for companies and auditors
Regulators provided guidance and a reminder that deadline extensions relating to financial reporting continue to be in place.China’s GDP growth beat estimates. What does it mean for 2021?
Finance leaders and an economist shed light on China’s recent data release and what they’re expecting to see the rest of this year.The pandemic taught a century-old multinational a few new tricks
The pandemic disrupted sales and closed offices, but Hanesbrands, a US-based apparel maker, faced the challenges head-on.How Kellogg’s, Nike, and HP handled 2020 supply chain disruptions
Supply chain disruptions became a reality for many companies during the pandemic. Here’s how several Fortune 500 companies rallied to deal with the changes.How finance can promote data-led decision-making
Finance plays a key role in supporting data-led decision-making and in ensuring the integrity of the data used. Here’s how.Pandemic lessons learned in supply chain management
Previous disruptions have paled in comparison to how COVID-19 changed supply chains. Take these considerations to manage the next crisis.The UK-EU trade agreement: Implications for business
The accord provides some certainty following the end of the post-Brexit transition period, but many challenges still loom for businesses.Modelling inventory in Excel: Fee FIFO fumbles
It’s not pretty but a formulaic solution is possible when using first-in, first-out basis.
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