Governance
New ACCA guide for company directors
New legislation which comes into effect in October will mean extensive new responsibilities and uncertainties for UK company directors, says ACCA.
 
Government regulators must be accountable, says FSB
The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has called on the Government to ensure that its regulations and regulatory bodies are transparent, accountable, consistent and act in a targeted and proportionate way.
 
Get to grips with climate change
Businesses have to improve considerably reporting on the impacts their operations and products have on climate change, a report published by ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) reveals.
 
New tool helps find green energy suppliers
You can now find the cheapest energy prices in your area, thanks to a new comparison tool from independent financial website, www.fairinvestment.co.uk.
 
New ethical standards review undertaken
A review of the ethical standards that auditors must follow is being undertaken by the Auditing Practices Board, the profession’s watchdog.
 
Managing supplier relationships
Creating, managing and developing relationships with suppliers is critical and can be the make or break of a good purchasing strategy.
 
Keeping up with carbon emission guidance
Companies are using at least 15 different methods to account for carbon credits and emissions-based allowances according to the International Emissions Trading Association.
 
New integrity standards needed
Ways to promote business integrity to help reduce the likelihood of business scandals, reputational damage and loss of confidence in markets and being explored by Britain’s accountants.
 
Protecting company intellectual property rights
Although large companies are knowledgeable about protecting their intellectual property rights, small businesses risk missing out on revenues from new technology and ideas, admits the UK government.
 
Clashes over Britain's enterprise ethos
The leaders of two of Britain’s business organisations have clashed over the state of the country’s enterprise ethos.
 
New guidance for government RIAs
Government departments have been given new guidance for compiling regulatory impact assessments before issuing new rules or regulations.
 
Valuing your customer relations
Do customers pass on by word-of-mouth their good experiences with a company? This is a frequently asked quetion and one which Rober Miller discusses in light of the 2004 State of National report.
 
How US governance rules impact UK companies
The threat of a huge fine or lengthy prison term, and possibly both, helps to concentrate the mind. These are the ultimate sanctions that finance directors and other executives face if they fall foul of some of the more onerous rules laid down in the US Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, known as Sox.
 
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