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Record number of CFOs prioritising investment, data finds

Accountancy Today

Finance leaders are focused on growth, with a record 37% rating an increase in capital investment as a strong priority for their business in the next 12 months, according to Deloitte’s UK CFO Survey Q4 2021. The survey saw 85 chief financial officers (CFOs) participate, including CFOs of 21 FTSE 100 and 29 FTSE 250 companies.

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Beyond the numbers – accounting is still a great career for young talent

Future CFO

Last year, Finance Minister Lawrence Wong highlighted that the number of people pursuing accounting degrees has dropped by over 10 per cent over the past five years, and fewer accounting graduates go on to take up careers in the profession. Is the accounting profession losing its appeal? In fact, they can be heroes too.

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Accountancy profession faces declining number of entrants

Future CFO

Despite concerted efforts, the accountancy profession is struggling to attract and retain talent , and at the same time is facing declining number of entrants, a joint study by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants and the Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand finds. Invest in technologies to ease workloads.

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Record number of mid-market businesses expect increased profitability

Future CFO

A record number of mid-market businesses expect an increase in profitability despite a drop in optimism, said Grant Thornton recently when releasing its latest International Business Report (IBR). While these numbers have dropped, most have dropped marginally and still remain well above average since the IBR research began.

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The 8 Best Guaranteed Interest Investment Accounts

CFO News Room

Investing in a guaranteed interest account is a great way to secure your money, as there is very little risk. Guaranteed interest accounts provide reliable, consistent returns and can be used for short-term savings or to supplement other investments in your portfolio. What Does Guaranteed Return Mean?

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10 Quotes That Shaped My Investment Philosophy

Barry Ritholtz

Along those lines, here are in chronological order, the thinkers who have helped shape how I view the world view, including how I philosophically think about the economy, markets, and investing. 10 Quotes That Shaped My Investment Philosophy 1. Sturgeon’s law suggest 300,00 of them are not crap – and that number seems generous.

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17 Best Ways to Invest $2,000 to $3,000

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Having $2,000 to $3,000 to invest is a good feeling, but how you allocate those funds can impact your finances more than you might realize. Before you decide where to invest $2,000 to $3,000, think about when you’ll need the money. Before you decide where to invest $2,000 to $3,000, think about when you’ll need the money.