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Minor mistakes that are sabotaging your career
Here are a few of the small missteps experts see financial professionals making that can have a negative impact on a career in the long run.Integrated reporting gains momentum in Asia
IIRC chief strategy officer says more companies in Asia are adopting IR to improve corporate governance and offers practical pointers on IR implementation.Rise in geopolitical threats worries business leaders
Brexit, trade wars, and political unrest are increasingly leaving their marks on global business, surveys suggest.In Focus: Be a star at your next conference
Just like at Cannes, finance and management conferences can help boost careers through speaking engagements and savvy schmoozing.Boosting the strategic value of your data
Finance departments need to think through their use of data for maximum impact.Smoothing capital expenditure in Excel
This spreadsheet technique accommodates cyclical, multiyear capital spending, allowing for an accurate year-to-year calculation of cash flows.Centenary year reflections from a longtime CIMA member
An Indian CIMA member recalls reading lists, exams, and a visit to CIMA’s London headquarters.Taking a late-career leap
So how does one jump from company leader to adviser after the age of 50? We tapped several experts on how to successfully make this transition — and how to prepare for it.In focus: Paying attention to customer privacy
Facebook boss Mark Zuckerberg received significant public attention at the company’s f8 developers’ conference last week when he focused on the issue of users’ privacy.Business travel tips for Tokyo
A finance executive based in Europe working for a major Japanese company gives her best personal advice for visiting this bustling Asian hotspot.Here’s how much cybercrime can cost your company
A new study finds that businesses are spending record amounts to combat hackers and criminals.Part-time roles suit CFOs and companies
Proponents of the fractional CFO concept say that part-time CFOs help companies understand their CFO needs during early to mid-stage growth periods and save the time and cost of hiring a permanent CFO.The view from the President: The talent paradox
‘Companies remain short of the right talent. The solution is for employers to repurpose, redeploy, and retrain their employees.’Proposed nexus rules could change global taxation
The proposed Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development changes could radically rewrite the international profit allocation and right-to-tax (nexus) rules that have been in place for almost a century.Why retail changes will force finance departments to evolve
Online and offline shopping are merging into one experience. Finance teams relying on traditional ways of pricing and costing may have to rethink their methods.6 leadership lessons for uncertain times
Wendy R. Carroll, Ph.D., and leadership coach Jennifer Gervès-Keen, who both spoke at CPA Canada’s National Conference 2018, offer lessons for leaders as they carry their organisations through uncertainty.Volunteer accountants expand their horizons
Financial management is not always about the paycheque.Tiny career moves that make a big difference
Once you’ve figured out what your primary goals are, following these relatively small steps can make a big difference.Breaking free of bad habits
Even the most challenging patterns can be changed with focused practice.
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