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Finance professionals say their organisations must better prepare for anticipated AI disruption
Industry Stories

Finance professionals say their organisations must better prepare for anticipated AI disruption

The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) today unveiled findings from its Future-Ready Finance: Technology, Productivity, and Skills Survey, revealing a significant gap between finance professionals’ expectations of AI’s impact and their organisations’ readiness to adopt it. The survey of 1,446 senior finance and accounting leaders and managers paints a stark picture of organisational preparedness for […]

CIMA launches 2025 Cybersecurity Tool to help finance teams navigate risk, response, and remediation
Industry Stories

CIMA launches 2025 Cybersecurity Tool to help finance teams navigate risk, response, and remediation

The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) has launched the latest version of its CGMA Cybersecurity Tool, designed to help finance professionals tackle the growing threat of cyberattacks through robust risk management, response, and remediation strategies. As cyberattacks become more frequent, more sophisticated and costly – the average cost of a data breach is now […]

With business getting riskier, the CFO’s role is increasingly more crucial in corporate decision making
Career Coaching & Guidance

With business getting riskier, the CFO’s role is increasingly more crucial in corporate decision making

Having spoken with a number of senior level accounting and finance professionals over the years, I know that certain times or circumstances call for different leadership skills. So what abilities should young would-be executives equip themselves with as they eye companies, functions and jobs? What skills should they hone as they aim to advance their careers? Tough questions.

Filling the CFO job
Career Coaching & Guidance

Filling the CFO job

The role of chief financial officer (CFO) has evolved in recent years and now involves being a business leader and decision maker who can provide insights into both future performance projections and strategic planning, writes Marc Burrage.

Five key skills to hit the top
Career Coaching & Guidance

Five key skills to hit the top

Professionals who want to get to the top need to master five key skills. Business knowledge, staff development, communication and …