Tag: ACCA
Boards must improve tech knowledge as “adaptation is critical” for future
Boards must step up technology and innovation knowledge to govern their business, while the CFO must develop their role in IT risk management, says accounting body ACCA.
Businesses lack commitment to ethics, say UK and Irish workers
A lack of organisational commitment to ethics, and plenty of unethical behaviour from the boardroom to the shop floor, pervade UK and Irish business, finds new ACCA survey.
Ethical principles vital as digital age recasts business environment
The complexities and changing business environment associated with the digital age do not alter the importance of ethical principles, according to a major study of accountants. But that doesn’t mean it’s going to be easy.
Ex-Tech Data finance director banned from accounting membership
Former Tech Data Limited FD Philip James settles with the Financial Reporting Council, taking a £36,000 fine and exclusion from his accounting association over his conduct in relation to preparing company accounts.
Culture involves everyone, but begins with the board
Establishing a healthy corporate culture has never been more important, but many organisations struggle to get it right. ACCA has conducted research and developed a tool that can help.
Why the pay debate refuses to go away
Transparency, alignment and the impact on employees are all considerations when forming an approach to rising levels of executive pay.
Value creation the missing link in integrated reporting
Integrated reporting is gaining in popularity, but a review of recent reports reveals companies still need to link governance structures with value creation over time.