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11 Jul 2021
Access to finance
Article
United Kingdom
Help for SMEs before LIBOR deadline
UK Finance provides more support resources for small and medium sized businesses for a smooth transition to alternative and more robust rates
4 Jul 2021
Access to finance
United Kingdom
Failed furlough claims
HMRC will only consider cases where a business has a reasonable excuse for missing the deadline
19 Jun 2021
Access to finance
Guides
United Kingdom
ACCA guide to... research and development grants
A research and development (R&D) grant can be an important element of funding the development of an innovative new product, service or process
30 Mar 2021
Access to finance
Article
United Kingdom
Frontline charities receive £750m in government cash
Charities across the UK will receive a £750m package of support to ensure they can continue their vital work
29 Mar 2021
Access to finance
Article
United Kingdom
Covid-19: any relief for landlords?
The government has issued non-statutory guidance for the private and social rented sectors
2 Feb 2021
Access to finance
Guides
United Kingdom
ACCA guide to... apprenticeship funding
Apprenticeships are a highly cost-effective way for employers to recruit and develop ambitious new talent to help realise business ambitions
2 Feb 2021
Access to finance
Factsheet
United Kingdom
Technical factsheet: apprenticeships in the finance function
Apprenticeships are a highly cost-effective way for you to recruit and develop ambitious new talent to help you
26 Oct 2020
Access to finance
Policy submission
United Kingdom
Reform to Prompt Payment Code
ACCA submitted a response to the Consultation on reform to the Prompt Payment Code to the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy on 16 October 2020
21 Oct 2020
Access to finance
Factsheet
United Kingdom
Technical factsheet: accounting for Covid-19 grants and reliefs
This technical factsheet, which was updated in October 2020, aims to address the accounting aspects of some of the grants and reliefs made available by the government due to Covid-19
24 Nov 2019
Access to finance
Guides
United Kingdom
Guide to... floating your company
Floating your company can be one of the most exciting experiences in your business life, but it can also be stressful, time-consuming and expensive
24 Nov 2019
Access to finance
Guides
United Kingdom
Guide to... importing finance
Many businesses find importing requires greater financial flexibility and reserves than buying from a UK supplier
19 Oct 2016
Access to finance
Report
Global
Global economic conditions survey report: Q3, 2016
The world’s largest quarterly survey of finance professionals highlights that in Q3 2016, despite a rise in key confidence indicators, conditions in the global economy remain subdued.
13 Oct 2016
Access to finance
Factsheet
United Kingdom
Technical factsheet: alternative forms of finance
This replaces factsheet 186 of the same name, which was updated in 2014. Over the past few years, some traditional forms of finance have become harder for companies, particularly SMEs, to access. This factsheet will consider the most prominent sources of alternative finance, their main features and the amounts that can be obtained.
9 Aug 2016
Access to finance
Report
Global
Meeting Users’ Information Needs: The Use and Usefulness of Integrated Reporting
The first study to directly poll the views of the users of financial information on integrated reporting, this research report explores how providers of financial capital perceive
20 Jul 2016
Access to finance
Report
Global
Global Economic Conditions Survey Report: Q2, 2016
The world’s largest quarterly survey of finance professionals highlights that in Q2 2016, declining income remained the biggest concern of businesses.
17 Mar 2016
Access to finance
Report
Global
Harnessing Potential: The Asia-Pacific Alternative Finance Benchmarking Report
The Asia-Pacific online alternative finance market grew 323% in 2015 to $102.8bn, according to the first comprehensive study of the Asia-Pacific online alternative finance market.
10 Dec 2015
Access to finance
Report
Global
The rise of peer-to-peer lending in China: An overview and survey case study
This report explores the rise of peer-to-peer lending in China to give SME communities and organisations around the world a better understanding of peer-to-peer lending.
9 Sep 2015
Access to finance
Video
Global
ACCA alternative finance conference 2015
Watch video presentations from our 3rd annual Alternative Finance Conference, which took place on 8 July 2015 at Barclays in Canary Wharf, London.
19 May 2015
Access to finance
Report
Global
Ending late payment
ACCA's review of the widespread problem of late payment, a life-threatening challenge for many businesses globally, has been published in a series of three reports.
24 Dec 2014
Access to finance
Video
Global
Financing futures: a quick overview
Manos Schizas discusses the Financing Futures project – a groundbreaking study of how small businesses might be financed in the far future.
24 Dec 2014
Access to finance
Video
Global
Ending late payment
Manos Schizas introduces ACCA’s research into trade credit and the search for ways of overcoming late payment.
23 Dec 2014
Access to finance
Report
Cyprus
Access to finance for SMEs in Cyprus: an update from ACCA
This paper presents new analytical and theoretical work performed by ACCA and proposes possible avenues for further research.
19 Nov 2014
Access to finance
Report
Global
The state of business finance
This set of three reports describe ACCA’s ambitious global investigation into the state of business finance.
18 Jun 2014
Access to finance
Video
Global
ACCA alternative finance conference 2014
In this video ACCA senior economic analyst Manos Schizas welcomes delegates to the 2nd ACCA Alternative Finance Conference.
18 Jun 2014
Access to finance
Video
United Kingdom
Alternative finance showcase: Money & Co
This presentation by chief lending officer Chris Lake and head of credit analysis Toby Furnivall, of Money & Co explains their business model and their offering to businesses and investors.
18 Jun 2014
Access to finance
Video
United Kingdom
Roundtable discussion: The future of access to finance
As part of the 2nd ACCA Alternative Finance Conference, Steve Edwards FCCA, chairs a roundtable discussion on the latest developments in business financing in the UK and beyond.
18 Jun 2014
Access to finance
Video
United Kingdom
Showcase Q&A: Challenging the challengers
In this video, a panel of representatives from new UK alternative finance providers take questions about their business models and their thoughts on the UK business financing landscape.
18 Jun 2014
Access to finance
Video
Global
Alternative finance showcase: Oaknorth
This presentation, by Richard Davies, CEO of Oaknorth, discusses their intended offering of lending and savings products for SMES and investors.
18 Jun 2014
Access to finance
Video
Global
Alternative finance showcase: The British Business Bank
Peter Wilson, managing director of The British Business Bank’s investment programme, explains the Bank’s structure and objectives, their activity to date, and what the future holds.
18 Jun 2014
Access to finance
Video
Global
Expert Q&A: Financing future business
In this video, a panel of experts discuss research findings on the future of business financing, and some of the more promising business models on the horizon.
18 Jun 2014
Access to finance
Video
Global
An introduction to reverse factoring and supply chain finance
Enrico Camerinelli, senior analyst at Aite Group discusses the business case for supply chain finance, including some findings on the potential size of the market for financial institutions.
18 Jun 2014
Access to finance
Video
Global
Banking on intangibles
Martin Brassell, CEO and co-founder of IP and intangibles consultancy Inngot. presents the findings of his firm’s far-reaching research for the UK Intellectual Property Office.
18 Jun 2014
Access to finance
Video
Global
The FCA’s approach to the regulation of crowdfunding
Jason Pope and Susan Cooper, both technical specialists with the Financial Conduct Authority, discuss oversight of the p2p and crowdfunding sector.
18 Jun 2014
Access to finance
Video
Global
An introduction to challenger banks and the emerging fin-tech sector
Ian Dowson FCCA discusses his research into the new emerging business models that promise to change the world of business financing.
12 Jun 2014
Access to finance
Report
Global
A study of the business case for supply chain finance
This report considers the business case for supply chain finance and provides a checklist of costs, risks and complications to be considered.
29 May 2014
Access to finance
Report
Global
Financing SMEs in Cyprus: no stone left unturned?
The report presents the findings of an independent study by RTD Talos into ways of improving SMEs’ access to finance in Cyprus, as well as ACCA’s response and policy recommendations.
2 May 2014
Access to finance
Video
Global
Payday loans - video
This video accompanies ACCA's report 'Payday Lending: Fixing a Broken Market' (ACCA May 2014). The report supports the ongoing work of the Competition Commission and the FCA, but it may also be of interest to consumer groups and, ultimately, to investors.
2 May 2014
Access to finance
Report
Global
Payday lending: fixing a broken market
This report analyses online payday lending business models and outlines a proposed framework to be used to determine the level for the cap on the cost of credit.
30 Apr 2014
Access to finance
Article
Global
ACCA's four inputs framework
ACCA produces research and thought leadership on a wide range of diverse topics, from micro-finance to the capital markets.
8 Apr 2014
Access to finance
Report
Global
The growth challenge
This report reviews the policy environment and support structures supporting SME growth in nine countries. It draws on the Virtuous Circle of Enterprise Growth framework and builds on a series of interviews with policymakers and SME advocates.
20 Jan 2014
Access to finance
Report
United Kingdom
E-invoicing adoption by UK SMEs: 2012–13 estimates
This report updates and expands ACCA’s 2012 estimates of e-invoicing adoption among UK SMEs, and investigates the relationship between e-invoicing and SMEs’ access to finance.
3 Jan 2014
Access to finance
Report
Global
Financial education for entrepreneurs: what next?
This report considers how the global agenda on financial literacy, capability and education relates to entrepreneurs, and reviews the latest evidence on the effectiveness of such interventions.
6 Nov 2013
Access to finance
Report
Global
Connecting capital markets: the Nairobi Security Exchange Growth Enterprise Market Segment
This paper draws on interviews with Nairobi Security Exchange (NSE) officials as well as coverage in the African and international financial press to tell the story of the Growth Enterprise Market Segment (GEMS), the Nairobi-based board targeted at small and medium-sized enterprises. It is part of a series of ACCA case studies looking into the shared experiences of regulators, exchange operators, investors and listed firms in emerging capital markets.
1 Aug 2013
Access to finance
Report
Global
SMEs, financial reporting and trade credit: an international study
ACCA research report 133, by J. Collis and R. Jarvis.
18 Jun 2013
Access to finance
Video
Global
In safe hands: the future of financial services
Gill Ringland from SAMI Consulting discusses the findings of a scenario analysis project carried out by her firm and the Long Finance Forum of Futurists (L3F).
30 Apr 2013
Access to finance
Report
Global
Hedging FX risk: taking stock of the challenge for mid-caps and SMEs
The first output from ACCA's 2013 Trade Finance project is a research report produced in association with Kantox FX.
1 Mar 2013
Access to finance
Report
Global
Accountants for small businesses
ACCA, March 2013. Accountants for Small Business is a campaign aiming to raise awareness of the value of professional accountants in SMEs. This report is the centrepiece of the campaign, which will build partnerships between ACCA and business associations, government agencies, and service providers in order to provide practical resources and support for SMEs investing in internal finance functions.
1 Feb 2013
Access to finance
Report
Global
Drivers of change in the UK
Faye Chua, February 2013. This report outlines the UK-relevant findings from a global survey conducted in 2012 by ACCA and IMA across their membership on drivers of change for the accountancy profession. It presents the UK’s key drivers of change in the short, medium and long term for a variety of businesses. By identifying and exploring emerging trends, it can help accountants and business leaders prepare for an uncertain tomorrow.
1 Feb 2013
Access to finance
Report
Global
Drivers of change in the US
Faye Chua, February 2013. This report outlines the US-relevant findings from a global survey conducted in 2012 by ACCA and IMA across their membership on drivers of change for the accountancy profession. It presents the US’s key drivers of change in the short, medium and long term for a variety of businesses. By identifying and exploring emerging trends, it can help accountants and business leaders prepare for an uncertain tomorrow.
1 Feb 2013
Access to finance
Report
Global
Drivers of change in Asia-Pacific
Faye Chua, February 2013. This report outlines the Asia-Pacific-relevant findings from a global survey conducted in 2012 by ACCA and IMA across their membership on drivers of change for the accountancy profession. It presents Asia-Pacific’s key drivers of change in the short, medium and long term for a variety of businesses. By identifying and exploring emerging trends, it can help accountants and business leaders prepare for an uncertain tomorrow.
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