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Regulation

Licence to audit

News

ICAS raises concerns over recognition of audit's worth

ICAS raised concerns that the benefit of audit to the economy is not fully recognised by the government

04 Jan 2012

Concept image of man with a bad taste in his mouth

Opinion

Tobin tax leaves a bad taste

The introduction of a Tobin Tax to fund the European budget would leave a bitter taste, warns Peter O’Kelly

27 Jul 2011

News

September date set for introduction of tougher takeover rules

Takeover Panel proposals will be unveiled by July

01 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

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

Opinion

Review of regulatory initiatives is urgently needed

If regulation remains principles-based, non-executive directors must create the culture to see it properly effected

20 May 2011

Feature

FDs look for more rewarding banking relationships

The past few years have produced a bumper crop of relationship failures between banks and finance directors

20 May 2011

News

Just seven percent ready for new lease accounting standards

Companies expecting huge cost in implementation and impact on debt-to-equity ratios

23 Feb 2011

News

Breaking up banks would be a mistake, says CBI chief

Structural reform should focus on establishing necessary capital buffers

04 Feb 2011

News

FDs should not 'drop their guard’ over Bribery Act

Training staff and stress-testing existing anti-bribery policies and procedures should not be put on hold

02 Feb 2011

News

Half of FDs unprepared for Bribery Act

Almost half of FDs polled by Financial Director do not have adequate procedures in place to prevent acts of bribery being carried out by employees

26 Jan 2011

News

VAT rise kicks in

VAT increases to 20 percent from 17.5 percent

04 Jan 2011

News

Bank of Ireland to seek own funds

The Bank of Ireland set to raise €2.2bn through its own efforts

29 Nov 2010

News

King 'excessively political' claims MPC's Posen

Mervyn King criticised for endorsing coalition government's plans to cut the budget deficit

26 Nov 2010

News

Inflation worries Bank of England's Weale

Policymaker calls for no change to monetary policy

15 Nov 2010

Event

Exploring the routes to growth in the UK Economy

Join our next 'Evening With' event and the debate on growth prospects for FDs in 2011

11 Nov 2010

News

MPs announce inquiry into Audit Commission abolition

MPs to investigate abolition of Audit Commission

11 Nov 2010

News

FRC chairman Hogg and ex-Tesco FD become business ambassadors

FRC alumni and former Tesco FD join the list of those tasked with promoting British business overseas

09 Nov 2010

News

Lloyd's of London FD on overhauling accounting transparency

Iconic insurance market FD tells Financial Director: "No one outside Lloyd's understood what our numbers meant"

09 Nov 2010

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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