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Syria’s Finance Minister: Country Ready For Return To Normalcy

Global Finance

With a doctorate in accounting and auditing from Frances Universite Paul Verlaine, trilingual in Arabic, French and English, Raouf returned home to teach at Damascus University. Currency reserves could be as low as $200 million. The pound returned to its former value of 13,000 to the dollar.

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Forecasting Future Fraud: Q&A With Joanne Horton Of Warwick Business School

Global Finance

The key benefit of Benfords law is that it doesnt matter what kind of firm it ispublic, private, what accounting policies it follows, what currency it operates in, whether its loss-making, whether its a growth company, highly leveraged or no leverage at allmakes absolutely no difference. But nothings impossible. are the shareholders.

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Playing It Smart with Idle Cash

CFO Talks

If youre operating in multiple currencies, dual-currency deposits or FX-hedged funds may be game-changers. Sets duration and counterparty limits Aligns investment decisions with your broader capital structure and debt strategy Think beyond the textbook. Treasury isnt immune from internal fraud or process failure.

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Lebanon On The Path To Reform

Global Finance

” Since the 2019 crash, the local currency has dropped 98% in value and most Lebanese cannot access their deposits. ” But the new governors immediate priority must be “to launch banking audits to get an accurate picture of assets and liabilities,” says Rizk.

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What is Account Reconciliation?

The Finance Weekly

This creates an audit trail and ensures transparency. Step 4 - Investigate and Adjust Once you’ve identified a discrepancy, dig deeper to understand the cause. Make any necessary adjustments to your records. Step 5 - Document Everything Keep a detailed log of discrepancies, adjustments, and resolutions. They might catch something you missed!

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Navigating Market Shifts: Practical Finance Strategies for South African Businesses

CFO Talks

In markets businesses face a mix of global influences, currency shifts, and regional economic trends that can impact everything from cash flow to expansion plans. Consider these tactics: Hedging : Using financial contracts to offset currency risk, especially if you work with foreign clients or suppliers.

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Future-proofing the finance infrastructure

Future CFO

Oleg Kozlov , head of internal audit at Modern Mills Company , discusses how CFOs traverse multi-jurisdictional finance challenges in 2025. Oleg Kozlov, head of internal audit, Modern Mills Company Addressing talent woes In dealing with talent woes, Kozlov recommends bringing a temporary support from an experienced global finance team. "I

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