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Company culture: setting the right tone
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- 13 Mar 2023
Meet four experienced board members who all understand the power of a strong culture for any organisation to achieve its long-term goals.
Exam guides: the inside track on… Corporate Reporting, Strategic Business Management and Case Study
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- 07 Dec 2022
In the last of our series of guides, tutors share their insights on the Advanced Level Corporate Reporting, Strategic Business Management and Case Study exams.
Starting a £100m business from scratch: Guy Singh-Watson, Riverford
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- 05 Dec 2022
The second of four films showcasing board members’ stories and how they ensure a long-term focus for their companies.
Exam guides: the inside track on… Business Strategy and Technology, Financial Accounting and Reporting, and Business Planning
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- 07 Nov 2022
In the fourth of our series of guides, tutors share their insights on the Professional Level Business Strategy and Technology, Financial Accounting and Reporting, and Business Planning exams.
Navigating change to stay ahead
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- 07 Oct 2022
While all businesses may follow a set long-term strategy, they must be ready to navigate major change when the need arises, and then prepare again for further change in the future.
In it for the long haul
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- 07 Oct 2022
Businesses of any size require a set of long-term goals and a detailed plan for how to achieve them. Three very different companies share how they go about this.
Have you fallen into the expense management trap?
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- 21 Sep 2022
Snap a photo of the receipt and voila, it's registered in your accounting system. Businesses think their expense process is smooth – but how automatic is it really? There are digital products that streamline the management of expenses and travel receipts without accountants and employees having to change their way of working.
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Effective scenario planning
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- 13 Dec 2021
Own the unknowns and create order out of chaos
Climate risk is an “inescapable” part of chartered accountants’ remit
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- 01 Nov 2021
For those looking to future-proof their career, being able to embed climate change and wider sustainability issues into business strategy and planning, risk management, procurement and performance management is essential.
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What happens if we don't make net zero?
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- 11 Aug 2021
Looking at the potentially huge consequences for business
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The CFO and strategy
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- 11 Aug 2021
Rick Payne explores the CFO’s many roles in strategy, how to overcome barriers and define your approach.
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Turn your data into insights
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- 17 May 2021
Six key tips to make the most of your data
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Making a sustainable business strategy for all
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- 17 May 2021
Ensure your green agenda suits everyone
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What is open book management?
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- 17 May 2021
We look at the management style that gives everyone in the business a say
NAO adds to calls for a long-term strategy for adult social care
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- 12 Apr 2021
A National Audit Office report lays out the challenge for local authorities and central government on adult social care in the absence of a long-term funded plan.
Assessing the impact of COVID-19 on business strategy for company boards
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- 23 Feb 2021
How do you assess the full impact of COVID on your business? ICAEW’s six questions for company boards suggest what you should consider. Make sure you’re prepared for 2020 and 2021 year-end reporting.
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How to nurture strategic thinking
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- 11 Nov 2020
Siobhan Soraghan of Active Insight Consulting Limited explains the three main strategy questions that can be applied to individuals and organisations to enhance their strategic decision-making capabilities
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Casting a successful strategy
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- 15 Apr 2020
Radius Payment Group discuss their strategy.
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Industry in focus: Gambling
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- 16 Mar 2020
A look at one of the most controversial industries, gambling.
Stretch targets: Gymshark’s CFO on growth, mindset and strategy
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- 12 Feb 2020
12 February 2020: after a career in general practice, Philip Daw joined Gymshark, one of the UK’s most exciting brands, as CFO. He tells ICAEW Insights about the transition from practice to industry, dealing with the generation gap, and what his experience brings to the company.
Start-up survival and the role of chartered accountants
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- 27 Jan 2020
27 January 2020: Iain Wright, ICAEW’s Director for Business and Industrial Strategy, explains how accountants are essential to entrepreneurialism, business survival and growth.
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Key concerns for CFOs
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- 06 Aug 2019
Following the recent roundtable on strategy execution, Rick Payne takes a look at the key concerns for CFOs.
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How to manage rapid growth
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- 02 Aug 2019
Nick Pollit explores how businesses can effectively manage rapid growth.
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Choosing the right KPIs
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- 17 May 2018
Finance professionals talk to Lauren Razavi about harnessing their company’s hidden depths for success.
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How to survive a hostile takeover
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- 06 Feb 2017
Christian Doherty details some of the ways to ensure survival during every finance director’s nightmare: a hostile takeover.
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Resource Based View of the Firm
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- 25 Jan 2016
Do your internal resources give you a competitive advantage?
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PESTEL - what is it and how to apply it to your business strategy
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- 11 Dec 2015
Ensure your strategy takes into account the political, economic, societal, technological, environmental and legal context.
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Porter’s Five Forces
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- 09 Dec 2015
Explore the competitive landscape of your industry sector.
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Success Mapping
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- 02 Dec 2015
Systematically discuss how you will achieve your strategic objectives
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