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Converting dates to and from US format in Excel
Working with a spreadsheet from a country where the date format differs from yours can cause real problems. Here’s how to solve them.How to prevent employee data theft
Finance professionals can take steps to secure sensitive information.Consultancy: another path for finance professionals
Consulting experts discuss the skills and personality traits needed to succeed.Think and speak like a CFO to influence decisions
It’s not about financial jargon but about listening to concerns, speaking simply, and learning continually to be ready for the top job when opportunity knocks.Moving beyond the ‘GDPR hype’
Getting GDPR compliance right remains a challenge for organisations more than 18 months after the rules’ implementation.Ethics in action: Self-interest threat
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.How midsize companies can stay competitive
Technology and access to foreign markets allows midsize, private companies worldwide to be competitive. Here are six strategies to make it happen.A photo tour of CES 2020’s latest innovations
Take a tour of the technology supershow in Las Vegas with this photo gallery.Do this before you leave your job
A few strategic moves can open up a world of opportunity.Viability, risk, diversity come under FRC spotlight
The UK regulator made recommendations on company reporting in its most recent assessment of UK corporate governance.How to verify vendor claims and manage RPA deployment
A Hong Kong-based transformation director shares tips to check vendor claims and deploy RPA for short- and long-term benefits.Video: Hyundai partners with Uber Air for flying cars
Joining with Uber, South Korean auto-manufacturer Hyundai has revealed the design of an aircraft to carry four passengers and travel at speeds of up to 180 miles (290 km) per hour.3 tactics to become an agile CFO
Acting with agility is the new currency of business, and CFOs play a key role. Here is how to become an agile CFO.Finance’s strategies to support change and growth
McDonald’s China, Haier, and Kuaishou finance leaders share their experiences in supporting evolving business models and growth at a recent CGMA event in Shanghai.How to coach and retain Millennial workers
A coach helped a hospitality group stabilise Millennial employee turnover and improve the relationships between managers and younger employees.To call or email, that is the question
Sometimes, the medium is the message, and here is help to make the right choice.How new managers fail
Avoid rookie mistakes that could turn a dream job into a nightmare.5 ways to enhance your emotional wellness
Self-awareness plays a critical role in supporting emotional and physical health at work.Ethics rules, audit recommendations issued in UK
The UK Financial Reporting Council issued new rules focusing on strengthening auditor ethics and independence requirements. Meanwhile, the Brydon Report recommended actions to improve the quality of audits.
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