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Making it personal: Published 17 Jun 2009
Bankruptcy is just one of the many options available for individuals to deal with unmanageable debt. This last factsheet in the global economic downturn series takes a close look at personal insolvency. More >

Government consults on employee shares schemes: Published 05 Jun 2009
The government’s consultation paper on employee share schemes is intended to provide certainty to employers and employees currently participating in employee share schemes. More >

Submission season is here: Published 04 Jun 2009
Executive remuneration and termination payments are key issues which the Institute has recently commented to government on. More >

Tools: discounted cash flow analysis: Published 21 May 2009
This factsheet expands on issue 3 in the series, highlighting the importance of beta and discount rates in detail. More >

Podcast: not-for-profit thought leadership paper: Published 08 May 2009
The Institute continues to provide tools and online resources to members through the use of podcasts - this week the Institute talks to Kerry Hicks, Head of Reporting, about the Institute's not-for-profit thought leadership paper. More >

International accountants committee: meeting highlights: Published 08 May 2009
Institute representatives participated in the International Federal of Accountants - Professional Accountants in Business (PAIB) Committee held in Hong Kong recently. More >

Climate change: new measures to CPRS: Published 08 May 2009
The Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme will now be phased in from 1 July 2011, and a new ambitious 25 per cent by 2020 target has been put on the table. This article examines the changes and how they affect members. More >

Tools: change management in tough times: Published 08 May 2009
In the context of the global economic downturn effective change management is paramount. More >

Tools: business valuation methodologies in the current economic climate: Published 27 Apr 2009
Factsheet seven from the global economic downturn series, advises on one of the most commonly used business valuation methodologies. More >

Tools: outstanding debts important given economic environment: Published 09 Apr 2009
Factsheet six from the global economic downturn series, advising members on the importance of monitoring outstanding debts. More >

Professional development: evolving role of the CFO: Published 02 Mar 2009
The Institute and KPMG’s CFO of the Future: The evolving role of the CFO survey reveals the role of the CFO has expanded due to taking on a more proactive role across the business. More >

Climate change and sustainability: Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme: Published 22 Dec 2008
The Institute has developed a summary of the government's eagerly awaited Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme white paper. More >

Lobbying: Institute working for small business: Published 18 Nov 2008
To represent the interests of small business, the Institute has been lobbying government on several fronts. More >

Global economic downturn: under pressure to massage the figures?: Published 17 Nov 2008
Help and guidance is available from the Institute. More >

Tools: dedicated dashboard developed for members in business: Published 21 Oct 2008
The Institute has launched a new web page dedicated to providing members in business with the most up-to-date and relevant resources. More >