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Technology brings new corruption threats to companies
Widespread use of digital technology comes with a new exposure to fraud and corruption, EY reports.Candidates walking away from long hiring processes
Slow communication from potential employers is causing some job hunters to take “second-choice” job opportunities.Financial reporting update: FRC review, IFRS adoption, and more
Here’s a roundup of recent developments and upcoming comment deadlines in the financial reporting world.New features coming to Excel
Stock price and geographic data are becoming more readily available in Microsoft Excel. Excel expert Liam Bastick introduces us to the new data types and explains a new function.How to prepare for GDPR with days to go
This article presents five ways for businesses to get ready for the far-reaching new data privacy rules that will take effect 25 May in the EU.Why businesses should engage with the SDGs
The UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals sit between risk management and opportunity; here’s how management accountants can champion them.5 things you need to know about the new international ethics code
A new international Code of Ethics for professional accountants contains new guidance on safeguards, cooling-off periods, and other important issues.6 hidden gems in Office 365
Microsoft offers several new and useful features in Office 365, including an improved calendar function and the ability to edit PDFs in Word.8 insights boards should know about artificial intelligence
Artificial intelligence promises to boost revenue and market share, but successful adoption of AI requires strong leadership support. Here are eight insights for boards to track AI developments.Childless wage earners pay higher taxes in OECD countries
Having children can greatly affect an individual’s tax rate, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development reported in its annual look at the taxation of wages in OECD countries.3 focus areas as global M&A accelerates
A rising number of executives expect the market for mergers and acquisitions to strengthen over the next 12 months.Decision-making: The determining factor for business success
CIMA President David Stanford, FCMA, CGMA, discusses why understanding biases is a crucial part of making good decisions.How to build a coaching culture
These five steps bring in leaders at all levels to help organisations of all sizes keep up in a changing business environment.Automation in finance: Get your team ready
Before the automation revolution fully manifests, innovators will need to communicate and promote a profound cultural shift within the accounting and finance profession.Report finds big fraud problems for small businesses
Occupational fraud continues to siphon staggering amounts of money from businesses worldwide, with smaller organisations being hit particularly hard.Automating in Excel: a worksheet display tip
Excel expert Liam Bastick derives a formula to display the name of the workbook automatically.Financial reporting update: Fitness Check, IFRS 17, and more
Here’s a roundup of recent developments in the financial reporting world.Hiring focus shifts to finance productivity
As finance functions become ultra-efficient, companies are concentrating on making them more productive, with a range of skills implications.How board members can perform oversight of cybersecurity risks
A new tool can help board members understand what questions to ask in their oversight of cybersecurity risk management.
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