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The view from the President: The digital opportunity
Simon Bittlestone, FCMA, CGMA, CIMA president and chair of the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants, says AI and automation offer a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to increase the profession’s scope and the value it brings to organisations.Cybersecurity: Considerations for business
Industries have different levels of cybersecurity readiness, as AI and external individuals or groups change the threat landscape.CFOs expect to cut costs as optimism sinks to 2-year low
Finance chiefs in the UK plan to cut costs in response to the UK government announcement that National Insurance contributions for employers would increase.Permanent placements decline in the UK, but salaries rise
A monthly report from KPMG and the Recruitment and Employment Confederation shows continued caution from businesses related to costs.Ransomware threat: Finance’s 4-part defence role
Finance leaders have a multifaceted role in building and funding cyber defences, including creating and testing an incident response plan.New rules intended to improve gender representation on EU boards
The Gender Balance on Corporate Boards Directive aims to promote opportunities for women to enter board positions. The largest listed EU companies are required to meet targets by 30 June 2026.Managing digital risk
Generative AI has productivity-enhancing potential, but to manage its risks requires an understanding of the technology, says Andrew Harding, FCMA, CGMA, chief executive–Management Accounting at AICPA & CIMA, together as the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants.Global IPO market shows signs of resurgence
Prominent IPO activity in India and the US sparked optimism for the market’s revival in 2025, with India rising to the top position globally for the first time in 2024, new data shows.FRC committee recommends use of IFRS sustainability standards in UK
The UK Sustainability Disclosure Technical Advisory Committee endorses the first two IFRS sustainability disclosure standards for use, with minor amendments proposed.Burnout: What athletes can teach companies about performance, sustainability
A wellbeing expert explains the lessons business leaders can learn from athletes and highlights the importance of open conversations around mental health.FRC publishes 3-year strategy and 2025-26 budget
Also, the IASB issues amendments to standards for reporting on nature-dependent electricity contracts.Working with images in Excel
Excel has several features that relate to images — from extracting data from picture files, using the IMAGE function, to use with PivotTables.How to find meaning in your work
Finding significance within your job role can be a starting point to developing purpose that can increase motivation, productivity, and personal happiness.Vacancies in the UK experience steepest drop in four years
Uncertainty lingers in the UK as permanent staff appointments decline at an accelerated pace, according to a monthly report from KPMG and the Recruitment and Employment Confederation.FRC proposes revisions to pensions standard
Also, the UK government rolls out service to facilitate targeted government support for SMEs.China’s economy in 2025: Finance leaders’ insights and expectations
While China’s economy continues back to growth, other Asian markets are increasingly drawing interest from Chinese and Western businesses.5-day office mandates could surge quitting rates
Two-thirds of recruiters say they have seen an increase in candidates looking for new jobs from companies mandating five days a week in a central office.Artificial intelligence ROI exceeds expectations for many
More than half of organisations identified as leaders are seeing a strong return on investment from artificial intelligence adoption.Finance executives upbeat about US economy in 2025, survey says
Optimism about the US economy rebounded significantly among finance decision-makers, according to a new AICPA & CIMA survey. Revenue and profit forecasts are up, along with expansion and hiring plans.
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