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Career advice you can ignore
Old-fashioned rules may have a negative impact on a promising career.UK boards challenged on ethnic diversity ‘positioning’
The independent Parker Review provides a tool for directors and companies to accelerate ethnic diversity progress.Agreement provides mobility for CPAs, South African accountants
US CPAs and South African chartered accountants have a pathway to have their credentials recognized in South Africa and the United States under a new agreement.Ethics in action: Professional competence
What should you do when you don’t feel qualified to complete a piece of work?Should your company disclose more tax information?
An independent standards organisation, Global Reporting Initiative, calls for multinational enterprises to be more transparent about their country-by-country profits and taxes.Integrating finance and cybersecurity
With the risk becoming greater all the time, what can finance departments do to adapt to the new threats?Finding the right mentor to boost your career
Good mentoring relationships can benefit both parties. Here's a set of best practices from professionals in the field.Why AI ethics help manage risk
Accountants have the expertise to establish ethical frameworks for artificial intelligence and help organisations manage risk and compliance related to AI and machine learning.Being ethical in the face of wrongdoing
Experts offer advice on how to react if you become aware of dubious practices or behaviour.UK prepares to leave the EU
Immediate effects of the 31 January deadline may be limited, but Brexit could challenge some business models.Mitigating the risk of politically exposed persons
Experts offer advice for companies to protect themselves from possible involvement with corrupt practices.How to succeed in your first 100 days as CFO
New CFOs can follow five steps to build credibility and meet high expectations in the first 100 days on the job.Why job descriptions are becoming less specific
Companies seek to cast a wider net to find exceptional finance talent.UK regulator urges reporting of workforce metrics
The FRC provides a practical tool for companies to develop their reporting on workforce issues.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.
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