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Finance and Society in 21st Century China

Book excerpt: Finance and Society in 21st Century China

Junie Tong considers how far the modern economy is disconnected from Chinese culture and history, and questions the assumption that China has outgrown its reliance on its Western counterparts

24 Aug 2011

Smoking accountancy books

Cleaning up their act

Carbon accounting is still full of flaws, but mandatory reporting is now on the horizon, writes Elisabeth Jeffries

23 Aug 2011

An annual report

From accounting to accountability

As corporate reporting evolves, companies are now expected to discuss their long-term vision, business model and performance in financial and non-financial areas

17 Aug 2011

Passports with a  lot of stamps on them

Financial challenges for exporters

Nick Farmer, international tax partner at Menzies, looks at the risks associated with overseas expansion and how to manage and control the process

16 Aug 2011

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Facing up to increasing lifespans

Will your company pension fund still be paying out benefits for centuries to come, asks Emma Watkins?

15 Aug 2011

Apple iPad

A streamlined approach

Tablets can transform customer service and lead to more dynamic and collaborative working practices. Tony Virdi explains why business banks are jumping aboard the iPad bandwagon

29 Jul 2011

A dollar bill folded into an outsourcing lifeboat

Keeping the outsourcing lifeboat afloat

If you intend to join the risk-takers on the river of no return, there are a few things you need to do to ensure your journey doesn’t end in disaster, says Philip Lieberman

25 Jul 2011

CSR and a return on investment

Mutual benefit: investing in the social

Good CSR needn’t be a tug-of-war between cash and kindness, says Brenda Kowske, as new research shows that socially responsible organisations substantially outperform those that are not

11 Jul 2011

A road sign warning of career suicide ahead

The wrong move

In a brutal assessment, leadership expert Garrett O’Keeffe explores why becoming a CEO could be a disastrous career move for FDs

07 Jul 2011

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Creativity counts in corporate finance

Financial Director’s panel of experts consider the route map ahead for corporate finance from both traditional and alternative sources

07 Jul 2011

Caricature showing Dominique Strauss-Kahn in a police line-up

Stepping into the breach

FDs are often called upon to clear up other people’s mess, writes Janice Warman. What happens if your CEO has a DSK moment?

04 Jul 2011

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Cost of a bad rep

Companies are expected to report on less tangible assets, such as brands. But can FDs value how reputation impacts the bottom line? Peter Crush investigates

04 Jul 2011

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Shadow of the King

Appointing a CFO who can live up to the expectations set by a successful predecessor can be a hard task for boards, writes Richard Crump

30 Jun 2011

The cover of 'Women & The New Business Leadership' by Peninah Thomson

Book excerpt: Women and the New Business Leadership

Author Peninah Thomson argues that companies must respond appropriately when filling board vacancies or face compulsory measures

29 Jun 2011

Building managed office solutions

New lease of life: build a better property profile

The fall-out from a poor property acquisition can seriously impact a company’s balance sheet. But there are alternatives, says John Henniker-Gotley

10 Jun 2011

Ethics a route to business success

Values added: keeping ethics in your business plan

Company values should 'form the basis for all business decisions', says Ruth Spellman

10 Jun 2011

Football tactics drawn on a blackboard

Rise of the strategic FD

With the economy is still in recovery mode company boards turning to the finance function for their corporate leadership

10 Jun 2011

The cover of 'A Decade of Delusions' by Frank Martin

Book excerpt: A Decade of Delusions

A Decade of Delusions offers a glimpse into the real-time thought process of a successful investment manager

08 Jun 2011

A man and a woman sitting with their backs to each other after an argument

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

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More female FDs needed on company boards

Increasing the percentage of women at board level is as much about improving corporate boards as achieving social objectives

20 May 2011

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IT interfaces heading for Star Trek future

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