With holidays in prospect, many of us will be keeping a close eye on the weather and not least the rainfall predictions, for fear of sudden changes upsetting plans.
For public water utility Uisce Éireann, monitoring natural resources and maintaining a high-quality supply are constant and business-critical issues. Colm D’Arcy FCCA, head of revenue and financial operations, tells AB how the organisation will be spending more than €10bn between now and 2029 to improve infrastructure.
There’s been a water sector in Ireland for over 300 years and, looking globally, raw materials – from gold and silver to wheat and chocolate – have been traded since ancient times. Lately, political and business pressures have put the price and availability of commodities under the spotlight, and we have tips on hedging strategies.
The threat of US tariffs on trade is another recent development demanding a business rethink. AB columnist Ian Guider argues that the shift in policy increases the push for Ireland to develop a more diversified economy by seeking new markets for Irish goods and using recent corporation tax windfalls to bolster indigenous businesses.
Tariff uncertainty is also providing a pipeline of work for consultancies, many of which are turning to accountants able to dispense expert advice on how to cope with protectionist barriers. ACCA has insights and resources available via its tariff web pages.
Constantly shifting policies and demands means that it is important for businesses to ensure that they build a shared sense of purpose among their staff. We have tips for organisations in all sectors on how to embed the values that matter, in order to retain the best talent, enhance their reputation and ultimately future-proof the business.
And if you want to improve your own prospects, there is a range of CPD-worthy articles to read.
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