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Preparing for the Windows XP migration

Almost 40% of organisations are still using Windows XP with less than a year to go until support stops. Richard Pegden looks at the migration obstacles

21 May 2013

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Terrorism: understanding & mitigation

The recent attack in the Algerian desert served as a reminder that terrorism is an ever-present threat. Steve Coates discusses the risk management and insurance implications

03 May 2013

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In Your Business Series: The Declining Business

In the fifth of a series of articles looking at companies from every phase from start-up to exit/sale Gary Jesson looks at the declining business

03 May 2013

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Single payment area: priceless

The introduction of SEPA will affect all companies doing business with partners in the eurozone and sending or collecting payments in euros, finds Lesley Meall

23 Apr 2013

FDs in South Africa by Gary Waters

Infrastructure projects offer route into Africa

Although increasing levels of corruption and violence may prove unpalatable, South African infrastructure projects are tempting, writes Gavin Hinks

23 Apr 2013

George Osborne as a stall keeper

Taxing it to the competition: How tax competitive the UK really is

Britain has the most competitive corporation tax regime in the G20. But is it so attractive when other forms of taxation are increasing? asks Calum Fuller

23 Apr 2013

A Delorean going back to the audit future by Barry Downard

Local audits go back to the future

Will bringing the audit appointment process closer to local authorities cause independence problems? asks Peter Bateman

18 Apr 2013

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The evolution of reporting

Preparers of financial reports are increasingly expected to integrate non-financial information into statements, but how will this affect FDs? asks Rachael Singh

03 Apr 2013

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Don’t destroy value with M&A

Keep the acquisition team focused on both short-term and long-term value after the deal, experts tell Graham Jarvis

27 Mar 2013

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Minority report: Does anyone read audit committee reports?

Audit committees are under pressure to provide more detailed reports. Actually reading these reports seems to be of interest to just a small minority of shareholders, finds Andrew Sawers

27 Mar 2013

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Horsemeat scandal: The meat of the matter

The horsemeat scandal scandal has exposed the risks of relying on intricate supply chains, writes Gavin Hinks

27 Mar 2013

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Telco CFOs striking a balance between stakeholder interests

CFOs can learn a lot from the way peers in the telco sector balance conflicting stakeholder interests and manage investments in a capital intensive industry, writes Richard Crump

27 Mar 2013

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Corporate simplification projects made simple

Pinsent Mason's Paul Sutton explains how to carry out due diligence in corporate simplification projects

24 Mar 2013

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Age presents challenges for a changing workforce

Employers should use existing performance management systems to proactively address concerns with employees - regardless of age, writes Rebecca Harding-Hill and Elin Hannah

21 Mar 2013

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Cross-border crossed wires - improve your international discussions

Bob Dignen explains that dealing with international colleagues isn't the same as chatting to IT on the third floor

13 Mar 2013

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The Financial Director 2013 Audit Survey

The Financial Director audit survey shows the Big Four has maintained its stranglehold on the audit market. But for how long? asks Richard Crump

22 Feb 2013

In Your Business Series: Expanding businesses

In the fourth of a series of articles looking at companies from every phase from start-up to exit/sale Gary Jesson looks at the replicating business success

21 Feb 2013

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Please buy from me, Argentina

The burgeoning UK-Argentine business relationship has been thrown into jeopardy by a dramatic change in the attitude of Buenos Aires to imports, finds Gavin Hinks

21 Feb 2013

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IT budgeting – Greater than the sum of all parts

Modern enterprise IT is a complex beast turning IT billing into a lengthy and confusing process, writes Colin Rowland

15 Feb 2013

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Retail FDs facing online and overseas challenge

Retailers constantly hear of rivals making huge profits in emerging markets, but for many FDs it is less clear how to take advantage

30 Jan 2013

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IT interfaces heading for Star Trek future

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