Technical resources

Talent equation

The new report launches ACCA’s global campaign examining talent management practices in today’s finance function. ‘Talent Equation: First Insights’ reveals the current state of play of finance talent globally.

Leadership fit for the 21st century

This new report examines the trend for mindfulness as the new “must have” for executives to support self-regulation, promote effective decision making and protect themselves from toxic stress.

Culture and channelling corporate behaviour

This series of four reports aims to assist boards in preparing to assess their corporate culture and in understanding how it can influence either functional or dysfunctional behaviour.

Technical factsheet 192: Alternative dispute resolution (ADR)

The purpose of this factsheet is to provide guidance in respect of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) and the changes currently taking place in the UK.

Culture and channelling corporate behaviour

Pauline Schu introduces findings from a one-year global study into corporate culture and the drivers of organisational behaviour.

Talent and capability in global finance functions

This report uses detailed case studies to present insights from leading organisations on the challenges, solutions and opportunities for talent management in today’s global finance function.

Talent management in a shared services world: 2012 survey

This report provides results from one of the largest-ever surveys on talent management practices across the global finance profession. It provides some simple data points on the current state of talent management activities from global finance functions that have adopted shared service centres. Over 1,200 finance functions with shared service centres responded to this survey.

Finance leaders on sourcing success

This report presents the results of a global survey of finance leaders on the aims and effectiveness of finance shared services and outsourcing programmes. It explores the initial drivers behind adopting finance shared services and outsourcing finance operations, considers how these are evolving, and the success of current approaches.

The e-professional: embracing learning technologies

ACCA, November 2011. This paper reviews how online approaches to learning and assessment are affecting professional development, and the impacts this is having on employers of finance professionals. It presents the world of the e-professional based on research among training and development experts, and it explores what the future of online learning and assessment may look like.

BHP guide to...pensions for employees

Major reform is sweeping through occupational pension provision and it affects every employer in the UK.

BHP guide to...pensions for business owners

Anyone setting up or running a company must be able to prioritise their time and resources, which might see pension planning pushed down the agenda. But creating a savings plan is one way to ensure a secure and comfortable retirement.