There’s no better bread for a bacon sarnie than white sliced. I think this a universal truth. And this loaf is just what Brace’s Bakery does best. However, the trend for smashed avocado on sourdough is putting a spanner in its dough mixer. FD Leon James FCCA talks in his interview about how he is using his loaf to steer this 123-year-old family-owned business through the tough times.
Companies telling interesting stories through their annual accounts is the latest focus for our financial reporting coverage over coming months, starting with Disney. The profitability of its streaming service and numerous other ventures is laid bare by its disclosures of operating segments. Find out more.
In other reporting news, the EU has now published its ‘Omnibus’ reforms aimed at streamlining sustainability reporting. The process to review and revise a number of key directives on sustainability reporting and sustainability due diligence, among others, is designed to simplify the legislation. But there is also no doubt that the changes are intended to make the directives less onerous and compliance much cheaper.
As noise from across the pond on tariffs continues, we look at measures that can be taken to mitigate the risks. ACCA also has a bank of resources and insights for members to help navigate the currently choppy waters.
In audit news, we look at whether the government’s local audit reform strategy is going to ease the current pressures, and we explore additional steps that could be taken. As our columnist writes, ‘organisational change alone will not deliver simplification’.
Finally, in our wellbeing slot this month, Dr Rob Yeung asks if it is really possible to change ourselves – or if reinvention is just a comfortable myth.
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