Thought Leadership

Experts demand end to illogical financial reporting rules
Almost three quarters of global and intangible value are not reflected in balance sheets.
Accountancy Business Economics
Prying with a purpose
How research helps you understand your business, your clients and your potential.
Business
Human rights in the modern business landscape
Globalisation has brought the issue of human rights around the world into sharp focus, and today's businesses need to play their part in driving up standards of welfare for all.
Business World news
Look inside – you might like what you see
How retention and advancement can improve gender balance in the workforce.
Business
Politics on the economic agenda
The irony of timing will not be lost on the author of the article ‘Politics remains rooted at the top of the economic agenda’ (in Finance Director, 18 April), which opened with ‘Foreign Exchange markets often reflect political fears, so the fact that none of the major currencies has moved dramatically this year is testament to the lack of big surprises.’
World news Economics
Is technological revolution good for business?
The Fourth Revolution is expected to yield a host of technological innovations but is this progress a good thing for business, or does it just increase risk?
Business World news
Does infrastructure hold secrets for the global economy?
Will investing in infrastructure further improve the global economy or is it just another pipedream?
Economics World news
Can accountancy be socially conscious?
The financial aspects of accountancy mean that it's a particularly difficult field for professionals to be ethically and morally conscious, as money is often the main driver and the way in which success is measured.
Accountancy Business Economics
Biggest global challenges for business
There are many challenges facing businesses around the world, but there are some that are more likely to affect companies than others.
Business Economics World news