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Tools to improve finance teams’ strategic thinking
Finance teams can build their strategic ability by using tools and techniques to stimulate creative thinking.Government funds London and Leeds green finance and investment centre
A £10 million investment will link UK institutions to provide intelligence and research to help create products and services to combat climate change.Tips for managing climate-related hazards
As climate-related hazards increase, businesses can take loss-prevention steps and become more sustainable.IASB issues amendments to IFRS relating to policy disclosures, estimates
The board has set out amendments to IAS 1, IAS 8, and IFRS Practice Statement 2.IASB seeks views on extension to lease accounting relief
The board’s consultation relates to a 12-month extension to the IFRS 16, Leases, amendment for COVID-19-related rent concessions.Video: Amsterdam ousts London as Europe’s top stocks hub
Amsterdam overtook London to become Europe's biggest share trading centre in January, as Brexit forced EU investors to use platforms inside the bloc.5 tips for setting post-pandemic career goals in 2021
Be prepared to accelerate into a post-pandemic workplace with a realigned career path.Chinese factories run over Lunar New Year, but supply chains still strained
Fewer people are travelling home for the country’s largest annual holiday. Workers who continue working will help ease the export backlog, but the global supply chain disruption is expected to persist.Bitcoin powers to new high as Tesla takes it mainstream
The cryptocurrency’s value jumped after Tesla invested $1.5 billion and said it will accept bitcoin for vehicle purchases in the future.5 supply chain investments for finance leaders to consider in 2021
As organisations invest in new supply chain automation initiatives, software, and talent, many are framing these decisions in the context of risk management.UK government introduces further business loan repayment flexibility
Repayment of government-backed SME Bounce Back Loans could be delayed until 18 months after they were taken out under new flexibility rules.Amazon bucks UK’s grim labour market with 1,000 apprenticeships
The US retail giant’s people investment in the UK comes as 200,000 retail jobs are expected to be cut this year, following 177,000 job losses in 2020.5 ways to strengthen vulnerable supply chains in the pandemic era
Panic buying, lockdowns, and shutdowns, the pandemic challenged supply chains worldwide. Here are five lessons learned.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.
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