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UK’s FRC sets out governance reporting recommendations
The Financial Reporting Council addressed reporting on culture, purpose, succession planning, diversity, board evaluation, and more.4 positives and 4 negatives: What to expect from 2021
Uncertainty and challenges in the months ahead will provide finance with opportunities to show value and gain new experience, members of the UK advisory panel predict.New report helps guide businesses to digital transformation
Through case studies showing how accountants and finance professionals are helping organisations adapt their businesses in the COVID-19 era, a new report highlights what to think about and how to implement change on the journey to digital transformation.IASB seeks views on lease accounting amendment, M&A reporting
The board proposed an amendment to specify sale and leaseback measurement and is consulting on reporting requirements for same-group M&A deals.Technology finance leader: COVID-19 makes the case for upskilling
The finance team a for South African software provider focuses on communication and on keeping pace with technology.SASB and IIRC to merge to simplify corporate, sustainability reporting
The Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) and International Integrated Reporting Council (IIRC) will form a unified organisation led by current SASB CEO Janine Guillot by mid-2021.Measuring purpose and value: The Mutual Value Measurement framework
Traditional accounting numbers and metrics fall short in measuring value created for all stakeholders. Here’s a framework that can help organisations better articulate the purpose and value of their activities.UK chancellor’s review sets out government spending plans
The UK government published its Spending Review 2020, alongside forecasts for the economy made by the Office for Budget Responsibility.Taking stock of inventory calculations in Excel
Our Excel MVP brings clarity to one of the most confusing aspects of spreadsheet modelling.Movember CFO: Adapting planning, budgeting cycles to keep the mission alive
Virginie Lafougere, CFO at Movember, shares how her team adjusted its budgeting approach and tightened spending to sustain its cause to improve men’s health globally.CIMA makes recommendations to UK government on post-pandemic recovery
A longer-term economic plan is needed to pay back the costs of the pandemic and drive productivity, the Institute said in its government submission.Association sets out 2021 sustainability road map for accountants
Stakeholders worldwide are demanding more transparency and greater attention to environmental, social, and governance matters from organisations.Petroleum CFO: The pandemic is an impetus for change
Haifa al-Khaifi, finance chief at Oman’s largest oil and gas producer, speaks on cost reduction strategies and how she is using this crisis to build a finance team of the future.5 business strategies for success during the pandemic
Placing an emphasis on opportunities to innovate — instead of making blind, blanket budget cuts — can help organisations emerge stronger.7 lessons working parents learned during the pandemic
The pandemic has forced working parents to take on more responsibilities. Here are seven tips from accountants and finance professionals, all parents, for handling work and family during this difficult time.Video: Another bitcoin bubble? Backers hope this time is different
With bitcoin surging almost to its 2017 all-time high, backers are hoping fewer retail investors means less chance of a crash this time around.FRC provides guidance on cash flow and liquidity disclosures
The UK regulator has set out how reporting under IAS 7, Statement of Cash Flows, and IFRS 7, Financial Instruments: Disclosures, can be improved.Leading through COVID-19 upheaval in Nigeria
An African finance executive explains how the pandemic is forcing the profession to be more flexible and to develop evergreen accounting strategies.Video: Vaccine news boosts easyJet bookings
EasyJet's bookings jumped by 50% on news about a coronavirus vaccine — a respite from the airline’s $1.68 billion annual loss caused by the pandemic.
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