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Spreadsheet risk: The devil is in the data

Companies have to accept that spreadsheets need to be used but they must know when and where they are being used, writes Ralph Baxter

26 Mar 2012

iXBRL

Feature

Taking stock of iXBRL filings

Six months after the 1 April mandation date for iXBRL filing and it’s time for FDs to turn this particular compliance challenge to their advantage, says Phill Robinson

10 Oct 2011

Opinion

Security fears are holding cloud computing back

FDs put security concerns around cloud computing over the cost of engaging with the super-hyped technology

24 Jan 2011

Opinion

Foglights needed for cloud computing drive

An FD mulls the pros and cons to work through before jumping on the cloud computing bandwagon

24 Jan 2011

Event

Join us at the 2010 Accountancy Age Awards

Recognising the cream of the UK in accounting, audit, insolvency and business recovery

17 Oct 2010

Analysis

Outsourcing data processing has its risks

Finance directors must arrange sound protection and reporting of company data processing even when it is outsourced

27 Sep 2010

Opinion

IT Strategy: Internet revolution fodder for new cyber threats

Few businesses can do without the internet, but ecommerce is widening the scope for reputational risk

26 Apr 2010

Opinion

IT Strategy: When consumer IT enters business, so does the risk of cyberattack

An array of portable communication nick-nacks and social media sources leave companies open to attack

22 Feb 2010

Opinion

IT strategy: Spy games – tackling malware

Businesses must take action to tackle ‘spear phishing’ and other malware-spreading viruses.

19 Oct 2009

Opinion

IT strategy: Web of intrigue – the internet's endless possibilities

The internet as we know it is already 24 years old. But we are only just beginning to explore its possibilities.

12 Sep 2009

Opinion

IT strategy: Window shopper – rather than upgrade to Vista, wait for its successor

Don't bother upgrading to the troublesome Vista – save cash and hassle by waiting for its simplified successor.

03 Jul 2009

Analysis

Green technology isn't delivering

Environmental technologies have yet to prove their financial worth, despite providers’ marketing gloss

16 Apr 2009

Opinion

IT strategy: Careless whisper – the dangers of sloppy data security

Old PCs can talk and you can’t be sure who’s listening. Make sure you wipe the data properly, or get a shotgun.

23 Feb 2009

Opinion

IT strategy: Breach bum

With data, tempers and reputations lost through human error or laziness, foolproof security is crucial.

26 Jan 2009

Opinion

IT strategy: Money pit

Instead of slashing headcount to gain short-term savings, look for waste hidden in your IT systems

22 Dec 2008

Opinion

IT strategy: Clouded vision

Is cloud computing pie in the sky, or a useful, if nebulous, concept for internet-based information management?

27 Oct 2008

Opinion

IT strategy: Trouble in store

With technology constantly changing, finding ways to store and access data beyond system lifetimes is vital.

21 Sep 2008

Analysis

Stepping into the breach

Many companies are still unaware their data is being compromised, let alone putting in measures to protect it

07 Jul 2008

Feature

Computers - the death of the trader

HAL-like computers are making share trading decisions – and a killing in the market. But FDs needn’t be afraid

12 Jul 2007

Opinion

IT strategy: Latent value

It’s the fast, robust and scalable technology platform that’s enticing suitors to pay over the odds for the LSE

23 Apr 2007

Upcoming Events

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8.30am, Thu 14 Jun 2012

Financial Director Summit 2012

The Financial Director Summit 2012 will provide a unique platform in which to share, compare and contrast experiences whilst learning and networking with peers

Latest Opinion

Cutting electronic systems down to size

To be more competitive, we need far less management in companies, government and our electronic systems

Acquisition booby traps

The acquisition trail is littered with potential pitfalls for the unwary finance director, but how do you avoid them?

Business' best friend

Finance people must be the critical friend of business, writes CIMA's John Windle

Latest Analysis

IAS 39 problems flare up again

Pirc is advising shareholders to vote against Barclays’ annual report. Richard Crump finds out why

The VAT trap

Companies could find their VAT costs creeping up unchecked with little or no strategy in place to address it

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