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Agents of change

The partnership between a CEO and their FD is a critical one and has to be managed well by both parties

14 May 2012

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Wielding compliance as a weapon for growth

Any CFO who can find a way to cut through the red tape and deliver compliance, without spending a fortune on consultants, will be a hero in the eyes of the board

08 May 2012

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How fit is your board?

The boards of all FTSE 350 companies are now expected to conduct annual evaluation of their ‘fitness’, writes Helen Pitcher, chairman of IDDAS

02 May 2012

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Olympus scorched: Directors’ duties and conflicts of interest

Joe Bedford and Francesca Messina look at some practical lessons which can be learned as to how UK company directors can protect themselves from personal liability

02 May 2012

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International trade: Civets economies

Bored of Brics, the next emerging market wheeze is the Civets economies. What are they and how can FDs exploit them? Melanie Stern finds out

26 Apr 2012

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FTSE 100 FDs: Secret to their success

International qualifications and experience are more important than ever for those wanting to sit at the finance directors’ top table, finds Rachael Singh

26 Apr 2012

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Building for a recovery

It is easy to be glum about the construction sector but finance directors can see a glimmer of light at the end of the tunnel, finds Alex Hawkes

25 Apr 2012

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Limited visibility

The management accountant's visibility into the future has dropped from months to days, writes Simon Bittlestone

24 Apr 2012

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Emerging markets: Mind the working capital gap

As the centre of world trade shifts so will working capital, explains REL's Daniel Windaus

05 Apr 2012

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Battle-hardened FDs

Surviving a recession is essential for the CV of any established FD. Andrew Sawers asks the old guard whether the past prepared them for the present

02 Apr 2012

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Football's punctured finances

Following the administrations at Rangers and Portsmouth, Richard Crump ask two Premier League FDs how they are bringing discipline to the football madhouse

02 Apr 2012

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Danger for directors

Directors are increasingly being brought to account for individual failings. Richard Crump looks at how they are protecting themselves

29 Mar 2012

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Papering over the cracks

Europe may have edged closer to agreeing another Greek bailout package, but FDs are preparing for the country to leave the single currency, writes Phil Thornton

29 Mar 2012

Risk management

Turning risk into profit

Companies that apply the highest number of risk management practices can expect a much higher level of EBITDA, finds Martin Morris

29 Mar 2012

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Bringing business intelligence to life

LOC Consulting’s Richard Savery discusses how mobile technologies and data from internal and external sources can free BI from conventional constraints

28 Mar 2012

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Buying in bulk

Over £6bn of bulk annuity policies have been transacted in the last two years. But are they affordable, asks Nick Griggs

27 Mar 2012

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Outsourcing: Beyond cost savings

Businesses that consider outsourcing through the lens of cost reduction alone will miss benefits which could yield further contributions, writes Shan Ali

26 Mar 2012

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Spreadsheet risk: The devil is in the data

Companies have to accept that spreadsheets need to be used but they must know when and where they are being used, writes Ralph Baxter

26 Mar 2012

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PPF levy – Why pay more?

Changes to the Pension Protection Fund levy could result with employers paying more than their fair share, warns Nick Griggs

02 Mar 2012

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Sitting on property cash piles

Identifying capital allowances within commercial properties is extremely complex, so much so that even accountants only scratch the surface, writes Mark Tighe

28 Feb 2012

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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

Cutting electronic systems down to size

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

Acquisition booby traps

The acquisition trail is littered with potential pitfalls for the unwary finance director, but how do you avoid them?

Business' best friend

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

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