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Enron

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Feature

Enron: 10 years on

A decade after the collapse of Enron, has the corporate world really learned any lessons, or will we see more company collapses and scandals? asks Peter Bartram

06 Jan 2012

Michael Shields was formerly FD at James Fisher and Sons

Opinion

Form over substance in universal accounting standards

The arrival of International Financial Reporting Standards has only made finance directors’ jobs harder, says one retiring FD

27 Sep 2010

Analysis

Stephen Haddrill and his vision for the FRC

The new head of the Financial Reporting Council, Stephen Haddrill, wants people on the ground in Brussels rather than stepping in post-decision.

22 Dec 2009

Analysis

Auditor terms extended

Standard setter’s ethical standards overhaul provides flexibility to companies in times of upheaval or change.

19 Oct 2009

Feature

FD rewind – a retrospective look at 25 years of Financial Director

In this retrospective look at 25 years of Financial Director, editors past and present recount their experiences of the big issues and players of the day ­ and reveal what, if anything, has changed.

13 Sep 2009

Analysis

Banks in the line of fire as Walker Review calls for greater scrutiny of pay structures

It’s open season on bankers again ­ with the government taking aim ­ as the Walker Review on banking regulation calls for greater scrutiny and disclosure of executive pay structures

25 Aug 2009

Feature

Five card trick: what to look for in today's FD

Independence, integrity and the strength to question decisions are some of the qualities the modern FD must possess. Being good with numbers also helps

23 Dec 2008

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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