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Video: Apple tops $2 trillion in market value
Apple became the first publicly listed US company with a $2 trillion stock market value, as investors put aside challenges to its iPhone ecosystem.Finance leaders see uneven recovery, business impact still unfolding
Companies across Asia Pacific see some industries struggle while others thrive, and expect to see a fuller picture of business impacts in the second half of 2020.Leaders urged to consult with Gens Y and Z to forge post-pandemic workplaces
Deloitte’s 2020 Global Millennial Survey reveals top concerns for younger workers.Regulators step back from action on current IFRS 16 amendment use
UK companies using the lease accounting standard’s COVID-19 amendment before its likely autumn adoption by the EU will not face regulatory action.Institutional investors say COVID-19 pushed ESG to forefront
A European survey shows ESG criteria, especially social factors, hold greater sway in investment decisions, but significant barriers remain.Geopolitical tensions greater threat to China businesses than COVID-19
Recovery is well underway, but finance leaders say uncertainty in China’s relations with other countries may dampen investments and business growth.Pandemic performance strategies for finance leaders
Finance leaders add pandemic-specific strategies to crisis-tested performance drivers as they chart paths through the uncertainty.Forming active defence against activist investors
With activist investors growing in prominence, how can finance help companies protect themselves?Positive outlook for financial services work in Europe
McKinsey report highlights highly skilled accountants as one of the fastest-growing roles within the EU’s finance sector.Ethics in action: Suspicions of money laundering
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.COVID-19 recovery pushes CFOs to improve scenario planning
As new economic realities take hold, organisations must adapt the range and speed of scenario plans to remain in business.6 strategies to increase learning in the workplace
A mindset can help or hinder learning, research has shown. Here are six strategies to make employees aware of their mindsets and increase learning in the workplace.3 steps to building strong risk management
To survive a crisis, businesses need to create contingency plans and robust management information systems, and embed risk thinking at all levels.Inside Thai conglomerate CP Foods’ finance function
Voravit Janthanakul, an executive vice-president of Thai agroindustrial and food conglomerate Charoen Pokphand Foods, shares how he balances data insights and instinct to solve problems.Key IASB proposal needs changes, AICPA committee says
The IASB’s proposal for changing general presentation and disclosure rules should have more structure and guidance, according to the AICPA’s Financial Reporting Executive Committee.Case study: Directing change management in automation projects
Roche's director of finance and operations in Hong Kong shares the billion-dollar company's challenges during its RPA journey and how it overcame them.4 ways to practise vulnerability at work
Practising vulnerability at work not only helps build stronger professional relationships, but it can also nurture innovation and even retain talent in an organisation.OECD still aims for global tax agreement this year
Officials warn that failure to reach international agreement on the taxation of the digitalised economy could trigger trade disputes.5 ways employers can aid ‘counterbalanced’ lives
By trusting and connecting with their employees, and allowing flexibility, employers can support them in leading full and productive lives.
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