Hybrid working has become a way of life in the post-Covid world. But for employers, there are a host of compliance and regulatory concerns to consider as employees move to a ‘work from anywhere’ model. Our article examines the issues to consider for businesses and their staff.
Adding new skills and refreshing existing expertise is important to grow your career. Our article on how to conduct a skills audit offers tips and resources on ways to add to the sum of your knowledge.
We take a look at how practitioners can add meditation services to their portfolio, offering help for business clients and a new line of work for the firm. Finding a middle way to resolve problems is a valuable skill, and when it comes to tackling commercial disputes, accountants’ professional knowledge can unlock new ways forward.
Accountants have played an important role on the front line in helping SMEs survive the challenges of the pandemic disruption. New research from ACCA and Grant Thornton has identified fresh challenges, notably rising costs across the supply chain, where support is needed for battling businesses. We also take an in-depth look at accounting issues within the credit union sector, currently facing a €94m shortfall in its defined benefit pension scheme.
Accountability is critical, and in one of our opinion pieces this month, Ian Guider analyses whether the switch to virtual AGMs, prompted by the pandemic, should be made permanent, as online meetings widen access for shareholders.
And in AB, we continue to offer access to a range of technical articles, including CPD, to support you in your career.
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