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FD in a wheelchair by Bill McConkey

Opinion

Tough conditions provide FDs with well-earned scars

Tough economic conditions aren’t fun, but lessons learned will stand young finance personnel in good stead

23 Apr 2013

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Analysis

Integrated framework provides capital gains for reporting

In essence, the IIRC framework aims to create more concise reporting that better communicates to investors how the business creates value over time

18 Apr 2013

News

EC pushes for more environmental and social disclosure

Companies with more than 500 employees will need to disclose more information about environmental and social impact in annual reports

17 Apr 2013

News

Consultation launches on integrated reporting framework

A consultation on draft framework to integrate non-financial data into financial statements is launched through 15 events worldwide

16 Apr 2013

Feature

Minority report: Does anyone read audit committee reports?

Audit committees are under pressure to provide more detailed reports. Actually reading these reports seems to be of interest to just a small minority of shareholders, finds Andrew Sawers

27 Mar 2013

Interview

Interview: IASB chairman Hans Hoogervorst

Hans Hoogervorst tells Financial Director why revising the IASB’s conceptual framework is critical for the future of financial reporting

27 Mar 2013

News

Fujitsu secures £800m pensions boost from parent company

Fujitsu UK frees up £75m pa after chunk of pension liabilities dealt with by Japanese parent company

25 Mar 2013

Blog

Qu'est-ce que c'est? What leadership language do you speak?

Do you say the same things, in the same way, to everyone you speak to? Think about adapting, suggests Stuart Pickles

22 Mar 2013

Opinion

Converting to IFRS can feel like a navigating a labyrinth

FDs that have yet to convert to IFRS will have their work cut out on many fronts

30 Jan 2013

Analysis

The year of the green report

Requirements for green reporting are set to become more strict, but it could be an opportunity for FDs

30 Jan 2013

News

KPMG replaces PwC as Schroders auditor

KPMG wins Schroders audit, ending PwC's over 50 year tenure as the fund manager's auditor

09 Jan 2013

Opinion

AC reports should not be dismissed as mere compliance

Audit committee reports are a powerful tool for giving insight into the culture and integrity at the top of a company. More companies should provide one, writes James Roberts

03 Jan 2013

Opinion

Quotas are not the answer to boardroom diversity

Board appointments to fill quotas not based on merit could alienate established board members, warns Liz Murrall

08 Nov 2012

Interview

Interview: FRC head of codes and standards Melanie McLaren

The head of the FRC’s Codes and Standards Committee talks about the watchdog’s new structure and its strategic objectives

02 Nov 2012

Opinion

Confident accounting

Despite its name, confidence accounting doesn’t mean FDs have to be bullish about the numbers

25 Oct 2012

Opinion

Editor's letter: Not all high-street blues

A virtual pick-and-mix of content covered in the latest issues of FD - but mostly with a retail and leisure slant

25 Oct 2012

Opinion

Auditors should say more in financial reports

Steve Maslin explains why auditors should embrace stakeholder demands for greater auditor commentary in financial statements

22 Oct 2012

Blog

Power games - playing life and death in the sandpit

You might want to keep control of 'life or death' business decisions, but letting go is vital for leaders

19 Oct 2012

Analysis

Employee share rights: a question of give and take

A very mixed reception for George Osborne's plan to exchange employee rights for shares. Calum Fuller takes stock of reaction

19 Oct 2012

Analysis

Audit reporting rules could see duel accounting

Management assumptions will face public scrutiny from company auditors under new proposals from regulators, writes Richard Crump

30 Aug 2012

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Latest Opinion

IT interfaces heading for Star Trek future

Cars are becoming increasingly like KITT from Knight Rider. IT interfaces could go the same way

Tough conditions provide FDs with well-earned scars

Tough economic conditions aren’t fun, but lessons learned will stand young finance personnel in good stead

Timely assessment of IP is critical in M&A due diligence

Realisation of the significance of IP in an M&A valuation does not always mean that due diligence is being carried out consistently and effectively

Latest Analysis

BoE policies impinge lending

Think-tank claims Bank of England’s own policies are leading to a dearth of credit for small businesses, writes Richard Crump

Government accounts criticised by Public Accounts Committee

Public Accounts Committee says Whole of Government Accounts are “elaborate”, reports Kevin Reed

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