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The role of the FD is ever evolving. The need for easy-to-access, bite-size information has never been greater. We have, therefore, created FD Intelligence to round up the key issues that should be on your agenda.

Executive pay levels are under scrutiny following the ‘Shareholder Spring’ and plans to give shareholders more say over remuneration rates. Read more on one potential solution…

FDI5: FD Interview Arif Kamal

Watch our video podcast or read our interview with Arif Kamal, Group FD of GL Hearn, who talks about his career, UK growth and more…

The UK and India have a special relationship but what are the opportunities when it comes to expanding your business into this new market. Read our final BRIC profile…

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Technical notes: 5 April 2012 checklist

13 Mar, 2012 | Posted by Grant Thornton
Categories: | Tags: tax, checklist, 5 april, year-end, guide

Technical notes: 5 April 2012 checklist

With the end of the tax year fast approaching, here is a checklist of all the tax issues you should be on top of.

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Technical notes: UK Bribery Act

13 Mar, 2012 | Posted by Grant Thornton
Categories: | Tags: bribery act, governance

Technical notes: UK Bribery Act

Although the Bribery Act has been in place for nearly a year now, some FDs continue to scratch their heads over how to protect themselves and their businesses. To make sure you don’t fall foul of the Bribery Act, view our top 10 tips for staying out of trouble.

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Technical notes: revenue recognition

13 Mar, 2012 | Posted by Grant Thornton
Categories: | Tags: revenue, recognition, ifrs, contracts, financial statements, risks and rewards, gaap

Technical notes: revenue recognition

Understanding the impact on your business of the IASB’s new revenue recognition proposals early can benefit you. Download the factsheet here.

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Economic Indicators: March 2012

13 Mar, 2012 | Posted by Grant Thornton
Categories: | Tags: economic indicators, composite leading indicators, index, ipd uk monthly property index, uk consumer confidence index, uk real estate investment index, uk consumer price index

Economic Indicators: March 2012

Check our quick round-up of movement across UK and global economic indicators and keep you up to date with the economic climate.

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Top women most likely to be HR or finance directors

08 Mar, 2012 | Posted by Grant Thornton
Categories: | Tags: fd, finance director, cfo, ibr, international business report, women, women in business, europe, report, statistics, iwd, international women's day, quotas, female

Top women most likely to be HR or finance directors

The number of women in senior management is on the rise in the UK and Europe at last – with higher percentages being employed as chief financial officers (CFOs), in other FD roles and as human resources (HR) directors.

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FDs’ Excellence Awards 2012 – your last chance to vote

23 Feb, 2012 | Posted by Grant Thornton
Categories: | Tags: finance director, fd, cfo, news, fds excellence awards, awards, nominations, deadline

Who is the best FD you know? Is it you? What about your favourite business bank, auditor or recruiter? Nominations for this year’s FDs Excellence Awards close next week (2 March) so if you’re a deadline junkie, now’s your chance to act. Here’s how…

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UK finance directors raise their voices

23 Feb, 2012 | Posted by Grant Thornton
Categories: | Tags: fd, cfo, finance director, news, research, opinion, survey, female fds, women in business, jim green, event

Insights from the ICAEW’s ‘Satisfaction Survey’ of 800 UK finance directors were released as part of yesterday’s ‘FDs Raise Their Voice’ day. Catch up on all the relevant links with our event roundup.

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Welcome to FD Intelligence email #2

23 Jan, 2012 | Posted by Grant Thornton
Categories: | Tags: francesca lagerberg, video

In the second issue of FD Intelligence, we cover the eurozone crisis, getting a foothold in the BRICs, acquisition pitfalls and a roundup of the autumn tax changes. Grant Thornton’s Francesca Lagerberg talks through these and other hot topics that should be on every finance director’s agenda.

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An FD’s checklist for surviving the eurozone crisis

23 Jan, 2012 | Posted by Grant Thornton
Categories: | Tags: eurozone, crisis, europe, eu, audits, supply chain, checks, due diligence, assurances, stability, profitability, allowances, tax, checklist

An FD’s checklist for surviving the eurozone crisis

Is your business as ready as it can be to protect itself against the financial crisis sweeping the eurozone? Review our 11-point checklist to be sure you have it covered…

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FD Interview: Tim Croston, Group FD, Nichols plc

23 Jan, 2012 | Posted by Grant Thornton
Categories: | Tags: tim croston, nichols, vimto, group fd, group finance director, interview, q&a, uk, food and beverage, drinks, grocery, career, auditors

Building a successful career after a false start, tackling low consumer confidence and escaping the pressure of work – Tim Croston talks FD Intelligence through his work as Group Finance Director for Vimto Soft Drinks Division, Nichols plc.

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