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Vonn channels competitive spirit in business ventures
Despite injuries and other setbacks, champion ski racer Lindsey Vonn perseveres, attendees at the AICPA’s Women’s Global Leadership Summit learn.Demand for sustainability assurance is growing
Seventy percent of companies participating in a survey by The Conference Board that obtain assurance on their sustainability information said the need for such assurance will increase over the next five years.Don’t let corruption bite your bottom line
Corruption is on the rise in Latin America, and the reputation of businesses is suffering, research suggests. Finance professionals working in the region offer advice on how to deal with the risk.4 steps to develop superhuman focus
Productivity experts share ways to combat distractions and develop the capacity for intense, immersive focus.6 tips to avoid perfectionism and get things done
Use your time for maximum impact and avoid getting bogged down by the details.IFAC seeks consistency, accountants’ engagement in corporate reporting
The wide variety of frameworks and standards initiatives prevents consistency in corporate reporting, according to the International Federation of Accountants.Ethics in action: Misleading reporting
What’s a management accountant to do when faced with pressure to fudge the numbers?Excel adds new argument to XLOOKUP
Though not yet generally available, the new function gets a rare syntax shakeup.FRC urges transparency in lease accounting disclosures
The UK Financial Reporting Council called on companies to provide more information on the effects of the new lease accounting standard.How to build an Excel model for revising forecasts
With a little algebra and a lot of flexibility, spreadsheet builders can set up a forecasting model that handles simultaneous changes in multiple parameters.What to do if your board is too friendly
‘Collegiality’ can be an obstacle to board refreshment. Nearly half of surveyed board members believe at least one member should be replaced.Climate-related reporting frameworks highly aligned
Assessed against TCFD’s recommendations, report shows GRI, SASB, CDP, CDSB, and IIRC standards have high levels of agreement.Are you Brexit-proof?
US SMEs doing business in the UK and mainland Europe should ask themselves these seven questions to tackle Brexit risks and uncertainties.Leveraging no-deal Brexit preparation
Management accountants remain central to companies’ readiness for the UK leaving the EU.Cloud-based accounting and African SME growth
Access to real-time data is turning traditional accountants into strategic advisers.How to secure a conference speaking slot
There is a range of ways to get noticed by conference producers, including having a strong presence on social and traditional media.How farsighted companies adapt to last 100 years
Corporate leaders share secrets that keep century-old companies flourishing.The former Deloitte CEO on career agility
Cathy Engelbert became the first woman to lead a Big Four firm in the US. She is now applying more than three decades of business skills to the WNBA, a league that has longevity but needs a boost on several fronts.10 reasons why deals disappoint
Experts discuss the top reasons M&A deals go off track.
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