Financial reporting best practices involve adherence to accounting principles, regulatory requirements, and industry standards. CFOs should stay informed about evolving accounting standards and regulatory changes. Regularly review updates from regulatory bodies such as the Financial Reporting Council (FRC) and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) to ensure compliance. Engage with industry associations and professional networks to stay abreast of best practices and emerging trends in financial reporting. By actively staying informed, CFOs can adapt their processes and policies to meet changing requirements. Regulatory compliance is a key aspect of financial reporting. How do CFOs navigate the landscape of regulatory requirements and ensure compliance within their organisations? Navigating the regulatory landscape requires a proactive and diligent approach. CFOs must develop a deep understanding of the relevant regulations, such as the Companies Act, UK GAAP, or IFRS, depending on the reporting framework. They collaborate with legal teams and auditors to interpret and apply the regulations correctly. Implementing strong internal controls, conducting regular compliance assessments, and engaging in external audits are essential steps to ensure compliance and mitigate potential risks. Compliance is an ongoing process. CFOs should establish a culture of compliance throughout the organization, emphasizing the importance of ethical practices, accuracy, and transparency in financial reporting. Training programs, internal communication, and regular compliance reviews help foster a compliance-conscious culture. By creating a framework that promotes adherence to regulations, CFOs establish a solid foundation for accurate and reliable financial reporting. https://www.fdcapital.co.uk/podcast/the-intricacies-of-financial-reporting-and-compliance-in-the-uk/ Tags Online Events Things To Do Online Online Seminars Online Business Seminars #financial #compliance #reporting #uk #intricacies
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An M&A specialist is a senior CFO with a proven track record of overseeing and implementing mergers and acquisitions. An M&A specialist is a senior CFO with a proven track record of overseeing and implementing mergers and acquisitions. They may be hired on a full-time basis and carry a full CFO workload or can be recruited on a part-time or interim basis to focus on a specific merger or acquisition. This flexibility is ideal for start-ups and SMEs who don’t have the budget to recruit a full external team to oversee an M&A or to hire a full-time CFO. The CFO is a link between both companies engaged in the M&A, acting as the eyes and ears for both the board and CEO. Their financial skills enable them to identify potential M&A opportunities and incorporate risk management into their strategy to get the most value out of their deal. Most companies evolve their approach to mergers and acquisitions organically, especially those who rely on an M&A specialist instead of having a dedicated team that works solely on M&A. The CFO is responsible for considering any potential acquisitions, crunching the numbers involved, and ensuring due diligence. They’ll be responsible for determining the value of a potential M&A and presenting it to the company’s board and leadership team to determine whether to make the purchase. An M&A specialist is responsible for gathering the data – including both positive and negative factors – to present an objective look at the other organisation and the potential value the acquisition could bring. CFOs will spend most of their time getting to grips with the numbers involved, long before presenting the M&A proposal to the board. This exercise also requires them to have real-time insight into their own company’s performance, value, and finances to paint a wider picture. An M&A specialist will take the critical steps of ensuring that the numbers presented to them are correct. CFOs who don’t specialise in M&As will still have the skill set required to oversee the process but may lack the efficiency and unique insight of an M&A specialist. Companies that are exploring the option of a merger or being acquired by another company may also decide to recruit an M&A specialist to prepare their accounting. The organisation will want to ensure they present the correct numbers to get the correct valuation and prevent any delays further in the process if incorrect numbers pop up. Getting on top of the data early can enable CFOs to plan accordingly. Most will want to provide extra time within their strategy for any potential hiccups along the way. Spending more time on the data early on can speed up the process while still ensuring due diligence is met. Visit our website to learn more https://www.fdcapital.co.uk/mergers-and-acquistions-specialist/ Tags Online Events Things To Do Online Online Networking Online Business Networking #finance #insights #cfo #mergers #acquisitions
ow would you like the folks you work with to describe you when you're not in the room? Like it or not, we all have a brand. We're all remembered and thought of based on the impressions we leave with those we share our working world with. That leaves each of us with a choice...do we want that brand to happen by chance, to hope for the best? OR. Do we want to explore our brand; define it and craft it? Do we want to get intentional about building ourselves a professional brand that is consistent and authentic.
Leading People through Change (Virtual) Research shows that 70% of change initiatives fail in large organizations. The largest factor contributing to this failure rate is leadership - the inability to plan and lead people through change. In many change situations, tremendous focus is put on strategy, processes, and systems, while the issue of changing people's behavior is assumed it will 'just happen'. In this interactive course, you will learn why the people side of change is crucial. We will begin by understanding why and how people resist change, and how important it is to become strong and effective change champions. Next, we will focus on critical change management practices - creating our vision of the future state, planning for acceptance in our change audience and stakeholders, mitigating threats, and capitalizing on opportunities. We will use metrics to plan, show progress, and confirm success. Lastly, we will focus on the need to reinforce and sustain change, and to prevent relapse to old ways and methods. What you will Learn At the end of this program, you will be able to: Realize the nature of change and describe how resistance manifests in people Compare prevalent change models and categorize their similarities Identify and rate the skills, traits, and behaviors of effective change champions Envision the future state and assess stakeholders Plan for change communication, training, and risks Evaluate change effectiveness using feedback and metrics Develop reinforcement practices for benefits and communication Getting Started Foundation Concepts What is Change? Resistance to Change Common Change Management Theories Becoming a Change Champion Plan Envisioning the future state Planning for people Change management plan Do Change communication Training Piloting Risks Study Feedback Metrics Variance analysis Act Benefits realization Change sustainment Reinforcement messaging and communications Summary and Next Steps
Have you heard of Q fever? Join this free informative session about the disease and how it impacts herds and flocks in the UK. We will share our findings and bring forward case information, where herds have been impacted by the disease and are now beginning to take control of the disease through a number of steps, including vaccination and biosecurity measures. Q Fever is a disease caused by infection with the bacterium Coxiella burnetii, which can infect cattle, goats, sheep and many other mammals. Studies on the UK cattle herd indicate that Q fever is highly prevalent. Q fever is zoonotic, with those people in direct contact with ruminants at most risk – This will be a great opportunity for those working with livestock or going onto farms, to get the answers to the many questions that this disease raises. Join us for a free webinar to explore the disease behind the “silent troublemaker” that is Coxiella burnetii. Find out how Q-Fever can affect your flock, cattle or goat herds, and some of the challenges with diagnosis and management. Your speakers We are delighted to be joined by our expert guest speakers to share their insights and experiences. Prof Jonathan Statham, MA VetMB DCHP FRCVS. Jonathan is Chief Executive at RAFT Solutions and Professor of Sustainable Livestock Health & Welfare at Harper and Keele Veterinary School, chairing the InSHAW research group there. He is a practicing independent farm veterinary surgeon, graduating from Cambridge University in 1996 and is a partner and chair of Bishopton Veterinary Group. Jonathan is a Fellow and Specialist of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons; in 2015 he was awarded the UK Dairy Vet of the year. He is Past-President of the British Cattle Veterinary Association (BCVA), has held a range of representative or policy linked roles and currently sits on the Veterinary Products Committee (VPC) of the VMD, the steering group of the Ruminant Health & Welfare Group and the EU ‘Q fever’ one health panel. He is chair of the Innovate UK Agriculture Sector Group and chair of the Defra Pathway Chairs Group. He is a Fellow of Askham Bryan College and chairs the Animal Health & Welfare Board for England at Defra. He has published widely in the field of sustainable food, herd health, precision livestock farming and breeding technologies. Current key industry roles; ~ Chair Animal Health & Welfare Board for England (AHWBE) ~ Fellow of Askham Bryan College ~ Veterinary Products Committee (VPC) of the Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD), ~ Chair Animal Health & Welfare Pathway Chairs Group ~ Member of the GB Ruminant Health & Welfare Steering Group ~ Chair of innovate UK Agriculture Sector Group ~ Member Industry Cattle Mobility Steering Group ~ Member Johnes Disease technical Group ~ Member of International Embryo Transfer Society, Past key industry roles; ~ Past-President of the British Cattle Veterinary Association (BCVA), ~ GB ‘Cattle Health & Welfare Group (CHAWG), ~ GB ‘Sheep Health & Welfare Group’ (SHAWG), ~ Veterinary Policy Group (VPG) of the British Veterinary Association (BVA), ~ Past Director of the Cattle Health Certification Standards (CHeCS), ~ Past-President of the Yorkshire Veterinary Society (BVA) ~ Served on the Veterinary Residues committees (VRC) of the Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD), ~ FarmSkills Steering Group Katherine Timms, BVetMed (Hons), MRCVS. Ruminant Veterinary Advisor, Ceva Animal Health Katherine grew up in Leicestershire and went to the Royal Veterinary College, graduating with honours in 2007 before working in mixed practices in the Midlands with dairy, beef and equine clients. Katherine has a busy home life being married to a beef and sheep farmer with three children and having an active involvement in rural life. Katherine joined Ceva Animal Health in 2014 as part of the technical team, covering the UK in the role of veterinary advisor for the ruminant part of the business. Registrations are open to vets, farmers, SQP’s and those in farm supporting roles. Time permitting, the webinar will finish with a brief Q&A session.
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Change Happens! Reframing uncertainty in a changing world Change is inevitable — but that doesn’t mean it’s easy. Whether it’s a corporate restructure, a company merger, or the long-lasting ripple effects of a global pandemic, workplace change can stir up uncertainty, anxiety, and resistance. Our Change Happens! workshop helps teams reframe how they view change — not as a threat, but as an opportunity for growth. This interactive, evidence-based session blends psychology with practical strategies, empowering participants to navigate uncertainty with confidence, resilience, and acceptance. Change happens — but how you respond is what defines the outcome. Let’s make it a positive one. Join us for a workshop that transforms uncertainty into opportunity, and equips your team with the tools to thrive in a changing world. Workshop outline: Spotting the Signs of Change Fatigue — Recognising emotional responses and their impact on wellbeing. The Power of Reframing and Acceptance — Practical strategies to shift your mindset from fear to flexibility, and embrace acceptance when change is unavoidable. Building Personal and Team Resilience — Coping techniques that support both individual and collective wellbeing. Creating Your Change Action Plan — Simple steps to manage uncertainty and stay proactive. 2-hour workshop packages At Mindmaps Wellbeing, we know that every business is unique, and no team is the same. That’s why we’ve developed our range of short, specialist wellbeing and mental health themed workshops—a fully flexible approach to workplace training. With our selection of engaging and impactful 2-hour workshops, you can build a programme that truly meets your organisation’s needs. Whether you’re looking to manage stress, challenge stigma, or avoid burnout, you choose the sessions that suit your team best. Our training courses and workshop collection Book multiple workshops on the same day to save Why Mindmaps Wellbeing? Mindmaps Wellbeing is the trusted training provider for businesses looking to enhance workplace mental health and employee wellbeing. Our training is designed and delivered by registered Mental Health Nurses, ensuring credibility, expertise, and real-world application. Focus on culture change – Our training goes beyond theory transfer, aiming to embed lasting behavioural shifts that foster a positive, mentally healthy workplace Flexible delivery options – We offer in-person, online, and hybrid training solutions to fit your organisation’s needs Proven impact and measurable results – Our training leads to improved employee engagement, productivity, and retention Engaging and actionable – All our courses include interactive activities, case studies, and real-world applications for immediate impact Contact us for more information.
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This one hour evening workshop will help you to start the process of thinking about what you want to do (e.g: major repairs, improved access, reordering to create flexible space, installing toilets or a kitchenette) and the initial steps to take towards developing it into a viable project. We'll also look at the different types of funders you might want to consider applying to for a grant. Please note numbers are limited to allow everyone a chance to tak and share their ideas.