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.
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.
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.
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.
Article by Brian Blood on the inaugural Financial Reporting for Economic Development Forum staged by the Confederation of Asian and Pacific Accountants (CAPA).
This paper explores the potential issues associated with divestment from fossil fuel companies, and collates the views and opinions expressed by ACCA’s Global Forum for Sustainability.
This paper explores the concept of ‘net positive’ natural capital ambitions, and collates the views and opinions expressed by ACCA’s Global Forum for Sustainability.
This report considers the challenges CFOs face by finance transformation and suggests a number of good practices that organisations can follow in transforming their finance operations.
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.
In this video, John Burbidge-King, the CEO of the consultancy Interchange, discusses how dedicated risk-management systems can help businesses to protect themselves against bribery risk.
The IASB has issued for comment ED/2014/1 Disclosure Initiative: Proposed amendments to IAS 1 Presentation of Financial Statements. It is open for comment until 23 July.
The drivers of audit quality: views from Australian CFOs
This report summarises the findings of an online survey conducted by ACCA and Macquarie University into the views of Australian CFOs about the drivers of audit quality. It forms part of a three-part project investigating perceptions of CFOs, auditors and company director’s.
How effective is your engagement letter in practice?
While the Court of Appeal’s ruling on Mehjoo v Harben Barker has provided re-assurance to the profession, what are the implications for your firm’s engagement letters?
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.
