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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.Logistics finance leader: COVID-19 expedited our digital transformation
Amy Lam, FCMA, CGMA, finance director at Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Limited, shares customers’ surprisingly positive response of finance’s move to e-invoicing and her 2021 outlook for the cargo terminal operator’s business.FRC sets out investor expectations ahead of reporting season
The Financial Reporting Council highlighted investors’ future reporting expectations during the pandemic and UK’s EU exit periods.Video: Portugal’s shoemakers swap heels for masks
Manufacturers in Portugal's footwear industry are having to adapt to survive lockdowns, from marketing more comfy designs to focusing on healthcare.UK issues equivalence decisions and sets out green finance measures
The UK government issued a set of equivalence decisions across several financial services areas for firms from EU and European Economic Area states and set out finance initiatives for greening the economy.How to track a business’s vital signs in a pandemic
The coronavirus pandemic as changed what businesses consider a vital sign and how to measure it. Here are eight tips for reassessing, tweaking and adding KPIs.UK chancellor extends furlough scheme to end of March
The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme will continue until 31 March with a January review on whether employers should contribute more.Ethics in action: Is this a bribe?
Written by the CIMA professional standards team and based on realistic situations, the following is a practical guide to using the CIMA Code of Ethics to guide good decision-making.
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