Digital transformation was the key theme during ICAEW’s Academy of Professional Development sponsored panel session at The CFO Agenda conference. Gathered speakers noted that while limbering up for artificial intelligence is essential, a business can’t run before it can walk.
Make the most of marketing
Tim Lennard explores what businesses can do to ensure return on their marketing investment.
The future of social care
In the past five years, 400 care homes have closed. With local authority social care spending slashed by half in just a decade, Peter Taylor-Whiffen asks how care providers can turn a profit – and help safeguard vulnerable residents.
How to fund your SME
Jon Scopes details the key lessons learned at an SME funding masterclass ran by the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund and ICAEW.
Key concerns for CFOs
Following the recent roundtable on strategy execution, Rick Payne takes a look at the key concerns for CFOs.
How to manage rapid growth
Nick Pollit explores how businesses can effectively manage rapid growth.
Getting out of your comfort zone
Nick Pye discusses the dangers of staying in your comfort zone and outlines why businesses should aim for the ‘STRETCH’ zone.
How climate affects accountants
Climate change is now higher up on the political agenda, but what does this mean for accountants and businesses? Rachel Underhill explains.