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News

Home Retail Group deficit soars

The Home Retail Group Pension Scheme has seen its accounting deficit jump from £7.5m to £115.3m over the last 12 months.

03 May 2012

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Analysis

IAS 39 problems flare up again

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

26 Apr 2012

News

Maths blunder sparks profit warning at SuperGroup

Outgoing FD discovered that a plus rather than a minus was used in the company accounts

22 Apr 2012

Analysis

The GAAR report: was it worth it?

Graham Aaronson’s report has been accused of creating uncertainty. But the real question is whether the exercise was worth it, writes Jaimie Kaffash

06 Jan 2012

News

PwC: VAT hike added 1% to level of prices in 2011

Positive economic effects from the VAT rise included a smaller budget deficit and a consequent reduction in long term interest rate

04 Jan 2012

Opinion

Public sector finances must go global

The strength of government accounts is just one reason why investors love Britain, writes Alan Edwards. So shouldn't we push for a global public financial management profession?

29 Nov 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

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

Cleaning up their act

Carbon accounting is still full of flaws, but mandatory reporting is now on the horizon, writes Elisabeth Jeffries

23 Aug 2011

Feature

From accounting to accountability

As corporate reporting evolves, companies are now expected to discuss their long-term vision, business model and performance in financial and non-financial areas

17 Aug 2011

Opinion

Smoke and mirrors

The spat between Barclays and PIRC raises questions over whether banks’ accounting methods are fit for purpose

07 Jul 2011

Analysis

Extended remit: KPMG's audit model

KPMG has pushed the boundaries of what an audit can do with its Rentokil model. But, asks Rose Orlik, will the watchdogs give it the all-clear or kill it off?

05 Jul 2011

News

New pension standard 'could cost companies £10bn'

A new pension accounting standard may have huge cost implications but should boost transparency

17 Jun 2011

Opinion

Don't expect FDs to conform to stereotypes

There is a greater tendency to typecast finance directors than any other career. This creates a host of problems

20 May 2011

Opinion

Audit committee chairman first port of call for FDs

A good audit committee chairman is of real value to a finance director through good times and bad

20 May 2011

Blog

Business Matters: Is it the right time to transform financial reporting?

Tim Ward has a few concerns about ditching UK GAAP for a new financial reporting framework based on IFRS

17 May 2011

Analysis

Economic Affairs Committee's IFRS ruling divides opinion

Many FDs welcome the Lords’ recommendation that SMEs stick with UK rules

15 Apr 2011

Opinion

From the blog: would a five-quarter year make the FD's life easier?

The FD Centre's Matthew Howes ponders why accounting life is dominated by the calendar

23 Feb 2011

Analysis

iXBRL tax and accounts filing system nears

The iXBRL tax and accounts filing system will be implemented from 1 April. But is anyone ready for it?

18 Feb 2011

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

Business' best friend

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

Cutting electronic systems down to size

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

Markets are too addicted to repeated doses of cheap cash

Large injections of liquidity by the major central banks have played a key role in underpinning recent bouts of optimism, but danger is still lurking in the shadows

Latest Analysis

Practical implications of a GAAR

The lack of certainty may inhibit many arrangements which are currently felt to be part of everyday planning, writes Owen Clutton

IAS 39 problems flare up again

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

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