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How CFOs can prepare for what lies ahead
- Article
- 26 Apr 2024
- ICAEW Insights
As non-financial data becomes more crucial to CFOs’ work, ICAEW has partnered on new research to support them in making changes for a fairer future.
CFOs must support CEOs’ focus on radical change
- Article
- 25 Mar 2024
- ICAEW Insights
At times of growth and a challenging economic outlook, finance’s agility and forecasting capabilities will be vital to a company’s ability to grow, PwC survey finds.
Hospitality in crisis: helping clients through the turmoil
- Article
- 27 Feb 2024
- ICAEW Insights
Economic strains have sparked a ‘bloodbath’ in hospitality, with scores of closures already this year. How can accountants help their clients weather the storm?
CFO confidence in cash-flow data remains low
- Article
- 14 Feb 2024
- ICAEW Insights
Organisations that haven’t automated their systems still struggle with real-time cash-flow visibility.
Profit warnings in 2023 exceed financial crisis peak
- Article
- 12 Feb 2024
- ICAEW Insights
There were 294 profit warnings from UK-listed companies last year, with high interest rates and wavering consumer and business confidence among the key drivers.
Public finances beat forecast amid tough economic landscape
- Article
- 23 Jan 2024
- ICAEW Insights
Year-to-date deficit of £119bn is £5bn lower than latest Office for Budget Responsibility forecast – but is still £11bn worse than this time last year.
Interest rates rise to 4% but shallower recession predicted
- Article
- 02 Feb 2023
- ICAEW Insights
The Bank of England announces 10th successive increase in borrowing costs – but forecasts that the expected UK recession will be shallower and shorter than previously expected.
How to get TCFD scenario analysis right
- Article
- 14 Dec 2022
- ICAEW Insights
With many of its underlying requirements open to interpretation, TCFD scenario analysis is a complex area for accountants to navigate. Here is an overview of the main guidance gaps, why they matter – and what companies should do to bridge them.
Ukraine crisis highlights need for scenario planning
- Article
- 24 Mar 2022
- ICAEW Insights
Uncertainty in business is rife – no more so than at the moment. But having formalised risk management processes in place allow you to better respond to changing circumstances.
Boards, strategic risk and dealing with uncertainty: looking at scenario planning
- Article
- 22 Mar 2022
- ICAEW Insights
Now more than ever boards need to prepare for strategic risks and look beyond short-term forecasts by using long-term scenario planning and risk modelling.
NAO January round-up: including good practice in public sector reporting
- Article
- 11 Feb 2022
- ICAEW Insights
Latest reports from the National Audit Office, including an interactive guide setting out good practice principles for annual reports, with examples from the public, private and charity sectors.
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Effective scenario planning
- Article
- 13 Dec 2021
- Siobhan Soraghan
Own the unknowns and create order out of chaos
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Is Excel still fit for purpose?
- Article
- 19 Oct 2021
- Michelle Perry
And if not, what are the alternatives?
Making sense of climate-related scenario analysis
- Article
- 09 Jun 2021
- ICAEW Insights
In line with its existing work on climate change, the FRC is running a Scenario Analysis Research Project and is seeking input from FTSE 350 companies.
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When is an accountant not an accountant?
- Article
- 17 Mar 2021
- Steve Benham
Accountants need to present the benefits they bring more directly
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The evolving role of the CFO
- Article
- 17 Mar 2021
- Gordon Stuart
Why FP&A is vital to the progressive CFO
Digital strategy in a post-COVID world: reimagining business and operational priorities for the future
- Article
- 08 Feb 2021
9 February 2021: The pandemic has brought with it a huge increase in the rate of change of digital adoption and businesses must not lose this momentum, writes Becky Shields, Head of Digital Transformation at Moore Kingston Smith.
Are you using the right tool for the job?
- Article
- 29 Dec 2020
- Rick Payne
In this brief guide we define several techniques and identify what they are best suited to achieve and some traps to avoid.
Using audit skills to help businesses in trouble
- Article
- 08 Dec 2020
8 December: In these uncertain economic times many organisations will be looking for support in restructuring their business. Ryan Grant, partner at BDO, says accountants looking for a new challenge can use their skills to make a difference and develop their career.
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Forecasting, done right
- Article
- 13 Nov 2020
- Nick Tiley
Use the right indicators for your forecast
Business spotlight: optimising the fundraising process for entrepreneurs
- Article
- 23 Sep 2020
- ICAEW Insights
Mountside Ventures managing partner Jonathan Hollis talks to ICAEW Insights about streamlining the fundraising process for startups
Five tips for effective scenario planning
- Article
- 09 Sep 2020
- Business and Management Faculty
This guide, created by the ICAEW Business and Management Faculty, shares five practical tips finance professionals may wish to consider when preparing forecasts and planning for the future.
Landsec: building a sustainable future for long-term growth
- Article
- 28 Jul 2020
29 July: Sustainability is now at the core of many business strategies. ICAEW talks to Landsec to find out why finance and sustainability teams make a perfect match
Fundraising? Don’t delay preparations
- Article
- 24 Jul 2020
24 July 2020: Holly Stiles is a Corporate Finance Partner at Grant Thornton Australia. She says companies planning to raise funds post-COVID should prepare well and do so quickly.
Cashflow modelling: good spreadsheet practice
- Article
- 14 Apr 2020
- ICAEW Insights
Cash flow forecasts are often prepared in Excel – but spreadsheets are notoriously error-prone. The ICAEW Tech Faculty shares insight on how to reduce errors in spreadsheets.
COVID-19: Support on negotiating time to pay
- Article
- 18 Mar 2020
- Anita Monteith
18 March 2020: as the Tax Faculty seeks further clarification from HMRC on the support for businesses which are having difficulty paying tax bills due to COVID-19, it shares useful tips on how to negotiate with HMRC.
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Getting your financial models right
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- 15 May 2019
- Business and Management Faculty
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.
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Making use of all your information
- Article
- 04 Feb 2019
- Matthew Leitch
How can we help accountants make use of all the information they generate?
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Do you forecast optimistically?
- Article
- 04 Feb 2019
- Andrew Don
The pros and cons of optimistic business forecasting.
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Probability management
- Article
- 22 Oct 2018
- Matthew Leitch
Matthew Leitch discusses the most interesting developments in forecasting and decision-making.
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