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Analysis

Government accounts criticised by Public Accounts Committee

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

23 Apr 2013

The Bank of England

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

19 Apr 2013

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

Analysis

Britain's economy transformed under Thatcher

For better or worse, Margaret Thatcher's influence on the world of business continues to be felt

11 Apr 2013

Analysis

Van Saun tipped to join Citizens

RBS finance chief rumoured to be joining bank’s US arm ahead of flotation

04 Apr 2013

Analysis

Audit contract rules set for huge upheaval

A huge upheaval awaits companies and the audit profession following a report by the Competition Commission, writes Rachael Singh

27 Mar 2013

Analysis

AS2012: Early Christmas present for business as CT cut

UK businesses were handed a welcome early Christmas present after the chancellor announced an unexpected 1% cut to corporation tax in the Autumn Statement

05 Dec 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

Addressing the green agenda should not be a burden

Jan Chmiel looks at the opportunities for businesses beyond environmental reporting

13 Jul 2012

Analysis

Cable hands investors binding vote on executive pay

Government gives shareholders binding votes on pay and forces companies to make remuneration policies more transparent, writes Richard Crump

04 Jul 2012

Analysis

Sage and Microsoft account for luck

IT giants unite to produce cloud-based financial software for the mid-market, writes Rachael Singh

29 May 2012

Analysis

G20 to co-operate on tax avoidance

International efforts to combat tax avoidance by multinationals are underway, with the chancellor and OECD pledging action, writes Calum Fuller

23 Feb 2012

Analysis

HMV’s demise offers finance directors a salutary lesson

Retailer’s collapse could have been avoided if its business model kept pace with changing consumer habits, writes Richard Crump

23 Feb 2012

Analysis

Fraudsters pull rank

Research shows common notions about fraud are inaccurate, finds Tom Metcalf

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

Analysis

Bursting the bubble

Traditional forms of due diligence and value metrics have been outmoded in the latest dotcom fervour, writes Richard Crump

04 Jul 2011

Analysis

Migrant workers cap borders on madness

The government’s limit on non-EU migrant workers could be bad news for FDs who rely on a migrant workforce

20 May 2011

Analysis

FDs lambast Lords’ SME IFRS about-turn

The Lords says no to IFRS for SMEs, but our LinkedIn group sees no wisdom in a U-turn

15 Apr 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

Analysis

Japan earthquake forces businesses to rethink their global supply chains

Automotive and electronics manufacturers were particularly hit by the recent disaster

15 Apr 2011

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BoE policies impinge lending

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

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