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Intelligent Business Hub
How CFOs can drive big data and analytics within their organisations
A recent Grant Thornton survey of over 300 senior executives found that 89% believe the CFO of the future will require much stronger data analytics skills – and fully 75% plan to upgrade their personal data analytics skills in the coming year.
Human Capital Hub
AI will enhance the human workforce – not replace it
Artificial intelligence is a concept that remains much discussed but poorly understood. There are popular speakers who preach its potential, predicting that we will soon live in an automated world where human work is no longer necessary.
Tax Hub
Thailand’s New Transfer Pricing Law: Implications for Businesses in Thailand
In an ever-increasing integrated global economy, businesses have been establishing their footprints in various locations across the continents. These so-called “multi-national corporations” or “MNCs” have sophisticated supply chains and business platforms comprising of dozens, if not, hundreds of entities, all of which are directly or indirectly related to one another. Under this corporate umbrella, the affiliates would trade and transact with one another.
IFRS Hub
TFRS 9 Financial instruments
The Federation of Accounting Professions announced a new standard on accounting for financial instruments which application will be effective date on 1 January 2020. The new TFRS 9 is based on IFRS 9 issued by The International Accounting Standard Board which fundamentally rewrites the accounting rules for financial instruments.
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INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS REPORT (IBR) The road to prosperity? Infrastructure improvements driving ASEAN business outlook
South East Asia is a bright spot in the global economy. The outlook for the region is sustained, healthy growth of more than 5% per year between now and 2022.(i) Against this backdrop, business sentiment has hit a new high. We explore what is driving this positivity and find that infrastructure emerges as a source of real opportunity for ASEAN firms in the coming years. At the same time, however, concerns over climate change loom large. Greater cooperation will be key to overcoming these environmental risks.
Leadership Development The Keys to Becoming a High-Performance Organisation
In any competitive sphere, there is a natural tendency for different players to cluster towards the middle. Through a combination of traditional practice, human nature, common sense, imperfect foresight, talent competition and a host of other shared qualities, there may be little – particularly in mature industries – to separate one company from another at an organisational level.
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS REPORT (IBR) APAC businesses rally behind automation
Given the slowing rate of economic growth, businesses across Asia Pacific (APAC) region have an appetite for automation. In this article we explore where that support is strongest, and why. We find that amid the rich opportunities, risks are present in the automation revolution. Businesses and policymakers should confront these challenges now, to avoid hampering future growth prospects.
Change Management Finding the Way Forward: Change Management in Fast-Moving Times
Culture and technology around the world are rapidly progressing, and the only clear prediction we can make about the future is that change will continue to occur at every level of society. Most businesses have realised that they must follow these changes to keep up with the new world – and others have decided to actually become leaders and drive the change further forward.
Transfer Pricing Thailand’s New Transfer Pricing Law: Implications for Businesses in Thailand
In an ever-increasing integrated global economy, businesses have been establishing their footprints in various locations across the continents. These so-called “multi-national corporations” or “MNCs” have sophisticated supply chains and business platforms comprising of dozens, if not, hundreds of entities, all of which are directly or indirectly related to one another. Under this corporate umbrella, the affiliates would trade and transact with one another.
Talent Acquisition Management Every job interview is a test for your brand
When attending a job interview, it is essential to dress well, show up on time, demonstrate good humour and likability, and create a memorable experience for the person you are sitting down with. These simple concepts are well understood throughout the world of job-seekers – but often ignored by HR managers and/or hiring managers themselves.
Data Analytics How CFOs can drive big data and analytics within their organisations
A recent Grant Thornton survey of over 300 senior executives found that 89% believe the CFO of the future will require much stronger data analytics skills – and fully 75% plan to upgrade their personal data analytics skills in the coming year.
Economy China’s belt and road initiative veers off track
For a country with global ambitions, China has many of the key attributes needed to achieve its aspirations. But the essential lesson holds across world affairs just as surely as it applies to business, or to life in general.
IFRS Example Financial Statements 2018
Each year the requirements of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) change. New Standards and Amendments become effective and these determine the presentation of primary financial statements and accompanying disclosures. As a result companies face the challenge of updating their financial statements every year.
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