This section brings together the most up-to-date thought leadership, technical resources and professional guidance for ICAEW members in business. It also includes the more specialist information provided by ICAEW’s Business and Management Faculty.
Following the recent roundtable on strategy execution, Rick Payne takes a look at the key concerns for CFOs.
A business cannot become agile by adopting elements of its management philosophy here and there. Beth Ashmead Latham looks at the specific chain of activities that makes for a successful adoption of agility.
Subjecting your business to a financial health check can be transformative if recommendations are acted upon.
Innovation is key to improving productivity and efficiency. This report covers the subject with practical and interesting articles.
Managing suppliers is a core competency for every organisation, yet many don't take the time to develop these relationships. Padraig Floyd outlines a number of reasons why you should.
Finance professionals talk to Lauren Razavi about harnessing their company’s hidden depths for success.
Developing and enhancing your branding as a business can greatly enhance your market presence, especially on-line. This report covers the most important aspects of bear in mind when developing a brand strategy.
BPM is about how organisations define, assess and improve the delivery of their business goals.
Finance professionals are key in supporting their businesses through the coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis. Most will be urgently working through the issues and helping their businesses respond. This guide to financial management responds to member feedback and aims to help members consider the actions they may need to take.
Financial models are vital tools in modern business, but are highly susceptible to being ruined by their creators' bad habits. ICAEW decided to turn this situation around by developing a new code of practice.
The pros and cons of optimistic business forecasting.
Author Steve Wexler reflects on the importance of feedback, iteration and constant improvement when it comes to creating the best data visualisations.
Practical advice for those considering business partnering initiatives and those looking to improve their approach.
How does your finance function compare and how do you deal with the inherent tensions we highlight?
Digital transformation was the key theme during ICAEW’s Academy of Professional Development sponsored panel session at The CFO Agenda conference. Gathered speakers noted that while limbering up for artificial intelligence is essential, a business can’t run before it can walk.
Immersive technology is transforming the way we do business and disrupting industries, but there will be challenges ahead, warns Rich McEachran.
As UK business growth falters, senior economist at Deloitte, Debapratim De, outlines the reasons why and how it might bounce back.
As the trade war between the US and China escalates, is it a threat or an opportunity for global Britain?
The challenges of being a CFO at an airline.
Nick Pollit explores how businesses can effectively manage rapid growth.
When leaving a job, the chances of burning bridges are high. This is especially true for finance directors, particularly if their exit is abrupt or not planned well. Christian Doherty finds out the best way to leave a position.
Steven G Rogelberg advises on facilitating productive meetings in this extract from his book, The Surprising Science of Meetings.
Managing people is one of the most important skills needed to successfully navigate your way to the top of the corporate ladder. This report provides practical tips and advice on topics such as team management, dealing with difficult people and the effect of technology on recruitment.
James Reed says that if a CV hasn't hooked its reader within seven seconds, it will get rejected. Here are the secrets to an engaging, relevant job application.
Audit Committees are playing an increasingly critical corporate governance role in terms of their leadership on financial reporting, internal controls, risk management and the internal and external audit functions.
Succession planning for board members, both senior executives & NEDS – it’s an area that is often on the to do list but needs to be documented, shared and reviewed. A panel of respected board members and specialist advisors consider the current state of play and what organisations need to do to be on the front foot.
Excessive pay has been a growing source of public anger in recent years. Despite being snobbishly dismissed as populist prejudices, public perceptions of executive pay practices are largely accurate.
This practical guide outlines the eight steps to follow to conduct a successful internal audit of culture.
18 March 2020: with the coronavirus outbreak coming hot on the heels of Brexit and flooding, it is more vital than ever for businesses to put measures in place to deal with the consequences of late payments.
4 March 2020: regional debt funding is set to help small businesses reach their potential and plug gaps for others when larger lenders won’t say yes. But how does this affect businesses and their accountants? Chris Warmoll reports.
2 March 2020: Rachel Underhill, Business Strategy Manager at ICAEW, explores the new offering from the government to help businesses grow.
We join ICAEW’s Regional Industrial Strategy Manager, Rosalia Wood on the road and in the office on a typical working week.