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
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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.
This session is aimed at vets new to the Welsh Government funded Animal Health and Welfare workshops programme, as well as those that have delivered workshops in the past but need a refresher session. It is one of the required steps for vets to become approved to deliver these workshops. Join us to learn about the modules that we offer and the format by which our workshops run. We will also provide some basic tips on how to run a successful workshop. Admin members of staff are also welcome to join us to learn about the functionality of the portal/site and the administrative work involved in running a workshop.
Session 0: Intro A quick, free, intro to the course so you know what you’re getting into! Includes couple of writing exercises to get you going.
Try Grow with this taster session! We've extracted a snippet of module 1 to give you a flavour for how our CPD programme works. Give it a try! Comprehensive, inclusive and accessible CPD for EAL teaching – designed for all educators. At FlashAcademy®, we believe in a whole-school approach to EAL teaching, empowering every educator to contribute to the success of multilingual learners. Our CPD programme provides: Practical knowledge and evidence-based strategies. Resources to reflect, refine, and grow your school’s EAL provision. Actionable tools designed by experienced teachers and EAL specialists who understand the challenges of teaching multilingual learners. With real-life context learning, you’ll gain the skills to deliver impactful teaching and help your EAL students thrive. About Grow with FlashAcademy® Developed in collaboration with EAL Inclusive, we have created a comprehensive CPD journey for educators. Whether you’re new to EAL or looking to refine your strategies, Grow with FlashAcademy® offers flexible, on-demand learning. What’s included? A blend of video lessons, interactive content and a downloadable reflection journal. On-demand access via Cademy so you can learn at your own pace. Expert virtual drop-in sessions to connect with EAL specialists and ask your questions. Modules designed for practical implementation in schools. Why Grow with FlashAcademy®? The challenge EAL coordinators and practitioners often highlight the growing gap in whole-school teaching support for EAL provision. With budget constraints shifting responsibility to classroom teachers, the need for accessible, high-quality CPD has never been greater. The solution Grow with FlashAcademy® bridges this gap by offering a blend of online training and expert-led support. Developed with insights from leading EAL experts, our programme addresses the challenges schools face today. We’re creating meaningful change to equip educators with the tools they need to succeed. Programme tiers We have created three tiers, you can purchase just one tier or a mix depending on your existing knowledge and requirements. Tier 1: Foundations of EAL pedagogy Tier 2: Advanced pedagogy and assessment (Coming in 2025) Tier 3: Whole-school systems and strategy (Coming in 2025) Each tier includes 6 modules (60–90 minutes each), providing over 18 hours of evidence-based CPD. How it works 1) Learn Complete each module at your own pace. We recommend completing two modules per term to allow time for the following steps. 2) Reflect Use the downloadable reflection journal to evaluate your learning and its impact. 3) Implement Trial strategies in your classroom. 4) Connect Join one live virtual drop-in session per tier to ask an EAL expert for advice and support. Meet the experts Our network of passionate EAL practitioners are ready to support your journey with actionable insights and proven strategies. These experts are an integral part of our mission to drive wider change in EAL provision. Speakers in this tier include: Anna Leaman, EAL Specialist and Director, EAL Inclusive. Anna is our programme leader, she'll be your guide throughout the programme. Chris Woodhams, Assistant Campus Principal, OneSchool Global. Soofia Amin, Assistant Head Teacher and Specialist Lead in Education for Multilingualism at Kensington Primary. Ready to get started? Enrol in Grow with FlashAcademy®. Start building your expertise and refining your school’s EAL action plan today.