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COVID-19 risk and leadership lessons for CFOs

As CFOs try to manage the short-term struggle, they also hope to emerge with new knowledge to be better prepared for a future crisis.

COVID-19: From distilling spirits to making hand sanitiser

A company culture that values flexibility and out-of-the-box thinking allowed Scottish brewer, distiller, and bar operator to switch from rum, vodka, and gin to hand sanitiser in days.

‘An opportunity to truly business partner’

One finance leader explains how a data-driven approach has allowed more robust planning amid the coronavirus uncertainty.

Video: Automakers make push to reopen plants

Global automakers reeling from the COVID-19 pandemic are accelerating efforts to restart factories.

Take these healthy breaks while working from home

Avoid burnout by treating yourself to simple, uplifting activities during the day.

Making tough choices in the coronavirus crisis

The coronavirus pandemic is forcing management accountants to make tough choices. Here’s a six-step framework that helps retain sound professional judgement.

8 steps to transformational leadership

Add the coronavirus pandemic to the reasons leaders should change their playbooks, follow these eight steps, and become transformative.

Measures to help UK listed companies raise equity

The UK Financial Conduct Authority issued policies to ease the rules on share issues and general meeting requirements under its Listing Rules.

Scenario planning and the COVID-19 crisis

In this time of incredible uncertainty, here are tips on how scenario planning can provide key insights.

UK government provides further business loan aid

The government is expanding its small businesses loan scheme and introducing a new scheme for larger businesses.

10 business sectors boosted by coronavirus concerns

Some businesses are experiencing a demand surge due to the pandemic — and could continue to grow well into the future.

FCA proposes measures for consumer credit providers

The regulator is seeking feedback on measures for UK consumer credit providers that would start to come into force by 9 April.

Enterprise risk management: More critical than ever

The fast-moving, global reach of the coronavirus has illustrated that a forward-looking approach to risk management is more important than ever.

6 essentials for first-time telecommuters

Here’s how to stay productive and engaged if the coronavirus crisis has forced you to work from home.

COVID-19: The view from Poland

Management accountants working in the Central European country’s health and IT sectors discuss their responses to the spread of the coronavirus.

COVID-19, complexity, and strategic decision-making

Author and risk consultant Chris Clearfield explores complexity and COVID-19, offering advice on how finance professionals can improve their strategic decision-making in the face of this complexity.

How consultants can face the coronavirus crisis

Consultancies are projected to lose an average 19% in revenue this year because of the coronavirus pandemic. But there are things they can do in the face of the crisis. Here are seven suggestions.

How the pandemic affects IFRS 9 reporting

Reporting credit losses under IFRS 9 is a challenge as a result of the pandemic. The IASB published a document about application questions.

UK regulators set out policy changes amid disruption

Changes announced include an additional two months for UK companies to publish their audited financial statements.

UK self-employed gain government crisis support

Chancellor outlines aid plan for self-employed workers affected by the coronavirus pandemic.

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