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A Q&A on coronavirus scenario planning
Scenario planning is vital for organisations when trying to adjust to the harmful, fast-moving virus outbreak. An expert shares advice.Why CFOs need more cybersecurity vigilance
Cybersecurity breaches have become the top financial threat facing companies, making it essential for CFOs to play a pivotal role in managing the risk.Strategies for successful joint venture negotiation
C.F. Wong, ACMA, CGMA, provides some practical pointers to set you up during talks.35 questions for coronavirus planning
Business leaders should be proactive in putting emergency plans in place in response to the spread of coronavirus. Here’s a checklist for organisations related to employees, customers, and vendors.Video: Coronavirus could cost African airlines $40 million
African airlines are facing a hit of up to $40 million from the coronavirus outbreak, a global industry body has said.Coronavirus looms over positive economic outlook
Projections for the next 12 months are generally positive, but concerns about the effect of the virus diminished that enthusiasm, according to a quarterly survey.Ethics in action: Resisting pressure to cheat
The modern workplace can be an ethical minefield, and student life is no different. 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.5 reasons to relocate for a finance role
International experience can give you an invaluable competitive edge.Video: ‘Worst yet to come’ — European airlines on virus impact
The spreading coronavirus means the worst is yet to come for the travel trade, according to European airlines at an industry summit in Brussels.Anti-corruption efforts slipping across the globe
International group releases annual rankings of perceptions of fraud and corruption.Keeping up with rapid change
An accountant who works in Ghana shares his experience in keeping up with the rapid professional and technological changes facing finance now, in this first part of an occasional series.4 key IT considerations in M&A
The most important step is to involve IT early in the process.3 tips for introducing RPA
Preparation is the key to unlocking the benefits of automation in the finance function. Here are three tips for introducing robotic process automation.In focus: Global map of coronavirus cases
Economies are beginning to reopen, and people around the world are getting used to social distancing and face masks. Meanwhile, the global count of confirmed coronavirus infections has topped 8 million.Accounting profession leaders call for action against climate change
Leaders of the accounting profession across the world made a united stand in calling for accountants to put their skills to work to help businesses fight climate change.Video: Coronavirus outbreak dominates G20 meeting
The coronavirus outbreak, climate change risk, and global tax rules for tech giants were on G20 finance leaders’ agenda at their Saudi Arabia meeting.FRC and UK government provide Brexit transition detail
UK regulator confirms no substantive changes to UK accounting and corporate reporting framework during post-Brexit transition period.Why boards must focus on talent beyond the C-suite
With talent a concern globally, company directors and others must develop and execute more robust talent strategies.Wait! Don’t click on that cat video
Address cybersecurity risks with company policies around social media.
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