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Feature

Looking to pilot the Cloud

By piloting accounting in the cloud you can clearly judge and understand both the financial and the operational benefits, says Julian Sayer

26 Jan 2012

FD and a robot

Opinion

Man versus machine

As we all face a bigger mountain of data day-on-day, sophisticated search engines could turn out to be a godsend

26 Jan 2012

Feature

Money to go

The emergence of the mobile wallet is a great opportunity for business - if they tackle the security risks head on, writes Nikolaos Zacharopoulos

26 Jan 2012

Opinion

Company killer

A degree of optimisation makes sense, but over-optimisation crushes people, departments and complete companies

06 Jan 2012

Opinion

Shaking it up

What is the role of the FD as he manages a business through a fundamental shake-up in its market?

06 Jan 2012

Feature

Spy hard

In many organisations, data leakage is a disaster waiting to happen, warns John Walker

06 Jan 2012

Opinion

EU data protection laws on horizon

Sweeping reforms to data protection legislation could cause significant pain to businesses that fall foul of the law, warns Grant Taylor

04 Jan 2012

Feature

Testing times

A far more scientific approach to business testing will more than pay dividends, argues Jim Manzi

05 Dec 2011

Opinion

IT wish list

Even though St Nick would struggle to fulfil an FD’s Christmas stocking, some IT wishes are not so far fetched at all

24 Nov 2011

Feature

When pain does not mean gain

Paul Marry looks at some of the top ERP headaches for finance directors in mid-size firms

11 Nov 2011

Opinion

Smart thinking

The potential of mobile smarts is unimaginable, and there is hardly a sector that will escape the benefits of using it

27 Oct 2011

Feature

Smart service

Customer service cost cutting strategies have damaged long-term revenue streams from customers. But adopting Smart Service could save money and boost returns, writes Jo Davies

26 Oct 2011

Feature

A clean bill of health

A health check can reveal the early warning signs of a floundering IT project and help you get it back on track, says Peter Osborne

10 Oct 2011

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

Feature

In defence of the cloud

It can cut IT costs, but it can also transform the relationship between the finance and IT functions. John Leese makes the case for cloud computing

30 Sep 2011

Feature

The bottom line on social media complaints

If ‘Social Media Bullies’ are attacking your bottom line, there are ways to deal with them without hurting your brand, your relationship with other customers or your business, says Andrew Mennie

30 Sep 2011

Opinion

Moving target

There are very big problems ahead for those who seek to tax the e-business domain, writes Peter Cochrane

27 Sep 2011

Web seminar

Fast Close and Financial Governance: Seeking a single version of the truth

Andy Blackstone, FD at M&C Saatchi, and Concentric Solutions' David Watscon join Financial Director & Oracle to discuss the close cycle

19 Sep 2011

Feature

Building brand value online

A website can add real brand value to your business. But unless you follow through with a great user experience, the cost to your business could be very high indeed, warns Archie Roboostoff

16 Sep 2011

Event

Web Seminar: Fast Close and Financial Governance

Our expert panel will explore what is required to meet tough reporting standards while reducing compliance costs

06 Sep 2011

Upcoming Events

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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

Man versus machine

As we all face a bigger mountain of data day-on-day, sophisticated search engines could turn out to be a godsend

FDs of the future

Finance directors should become more open-minded to employing non-graduate trainee accountants

Cleaning up the Act

The Bribery Act represents an opportunity for businesses to do better business, both at home and abroad, writes Bryn Edwards

Latest Analysis

Three days to pack

Changes to pre-pack administration rules are pleasing no-one, writes Rachael Singh

Acquisition strategy blamed for RSM Tenon's woes

CFO Adrian Gardner tells Accountancy Age that integration costs of Vantis and Bentley Jennison were more than expected

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