Governance and risk

The view from the President: Business partnering in a digital age

CIMA President Amal Ratnayake, FCMA, CGMA, says that by partnering with other teams, finance can improve performance and develop successful business models.

Crafting a 100-day M&A integration road map

Successful post-merger integration requires careful planning, and the first 100 days are critical. Here are tips for properly taking advantage of this crucial period.

Issues CFOs should consider before launching a JV

A finance manager shares the lessons he learned from setting up a joint venture with a Chinese partner in the public transport industry.

Mitigating the risk of politically exposed persons

Experts offer advice for companies to protect themselves from possible involvement with corrupt practices.

How to prevent employee data theft

Finance professionals can take steps to secure sensitive information.

Moving beyond the ‘GDPR hype’

Getting GDPR compliance right remains a challenge for organisations more than 18 months after the rules’ implementation.

How midsize companies can stay competitive

Technology and access to foreign markets allows midsize, private companies worldwide to be competitive. Here are six strategies to make it happen.

Viability, risk, diversity come under FRC spotlight

The UK regulator made recommendations on company reporting in its most recent assessment of UK corporate governance.

How to verify vendor claims and manage RPA deployment

A Hong Kong-based transformation director shares tips to check vendor claims and deploy RPA for short- and long-term benefits.

2020’s top business risks

Differing views on the relative importance of risks is one challenge organisations face in improving overall risk management.

How digital fitness can strengthen risk management

A company in the midst of digital transformation can be held back if its risk management function isn’t moving forward at the same pace.

Private equity takes the shine off public markets

More and more companies worldwide are tapping private-equity funds instead of public markets when they need capital. Three finance professionals explain why.

What to know before hiring a ‘white-hat’ hacker

White-hat hackers can help finance departments protect their companies from data breaches, but management accountants must tread carefully to avoid problems.

How finance can protect itself from the dark web

The dark web can heighten the damage of data breaches, but there are tools and tactics that finance departments can use to fight back.

Why finance should be terrified of the dark web

Risk expert Emily Wilson explains the risk that the dark web poses for finance departments, why management accountants should be concerned about the ‘fraud economy’, and how to identify data breaches.

Proxy advisers: What is the proper role?

Board directors and management accountants should be aware of pressure from proxy advisers when setting executive compensation.

Finance’s role in accounting for climate change

Accountants and finance professionals have an outsized role in supporting informed discussions on climate change risks.

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.

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.

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.

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