People should be empowered to innovate and perform critical decision making, which means they are driving long-term strategies that maximise enterprise value. Common Shortfalls Excessive key-man risk Lack of
A process should standardise and expediate regularly required operations, which means minimal resources are expended as people and systems interact to realise consistent outcomes. Common Shortfalls Key-man risk in
The deadline for transitioning from the UK IBOR rate (LIBOR) to Risk-Free-Rates (RFRs) is fast approaching, with the process due to complete at the end of 2021 and no sign
Systems should empower people to effectively perform clearly defined processes, which means that time spent innovating and making valuable strategic decisions is maximised. Common Shortfalls Expensive, committed technology licenses
Not since the global financial crisis (GFC) have we seen this level of disruption to the economy and volatility in financial markets. Hedge accounting programs are directly impacted in several
Policies should govern the roles and responsibilities of an organisation’s people and processes, which means expectations for risk mitigation are prescriptive, appropriate and consistently meaningful. Common Shortfalls No
CFO’s need to be well-armed when refinancing company debt. We often see the CFO win the ‘visible’ fight but lose the ‘invisible’ one. If you are not armed with a comprehensive
An important aspect of the role of the CFO is to stay abreast of changes and updates made by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB). The IASB have recently issued IFRS 9
Accounting for FX Forward Contracts and the benefits of hedge accounting
At what point should a business implement a hedge accounting program? Here are six of the most common opportunities: 1. Upcoming M&A A major deal could trigger the need for
With financial year-ends approaching, company directors will soon be presenting annual reports of the company they manage on behalf of their shareholders. Many readers of financial statements go straight to
Advancements in technology have certainly changed the landscape across the majority of business functions and the treasury function is no exception. This post is not about discussing the benefits of