Why month-end can seem a never-ending task
The time it takes to prepare month-end accounts is increasing significantly, according to new research. Over half of UK finance decision-makers…
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Initiatives promise lending boost for CDFIs
The finance gap faced by ambitious and fundable small businesses is set to narrow thanks to two new programmes announced by…
Image crisis leads to accountancy talent drain
The accountancy sector is facing an urgent talent crisis with accountants blaming outdated and negative perceptions for the weak pipeline, according to…
How the young are thriving at work
More than a third of office employees feel their work ethic has improved over the past 12 months, according to a…
Number of women in executive roles on FTSE-250 boards falling
The number of women holding executive directorships on FTSE-250 boards has fallen in the past two years, a drop of 11…
Why Black Friday is a gift to small businesses
It’s official: we are shopping small, with consumers willing to pay more to prioritise purchases from small businesses over larger competitors this Christmas. New research…
FSB on the ‘huge job’ ahead to get Britain working
The Federation of Small Businesses has cautiously welcomed the Government’s Get Britain Working White Paper, issued today. Policy Chair Tina McKenzie,…
The challenge of bereavement notifications in Consumer Duty and the impact on CFOs
By Luke Cheadle Organisations within the banking and financial services sector are constantly juggling the need to deliver exceptional levels of…
How finance is fully embracing the use of AI
Finance roles have emerged as the most common users of A1 with 63 per cent of them adopting it in some…
Ensuring all companies pay the right amount of corporation tax
By Richard Sampson Pillar Two requirements are top of the agenda for all multinational organisations with consolidated annual earnings over €750…