Top of the classContinuing Professional Development (CPD) is a key component of the training of all employees, and the CFO is not exempt from this bracket. What are the benefits of CPD...
Healthy moneyAlthough the UAE is a leader by many measures, with only 14 percent of the country’s senior management positions held by women, in this sense it falls short. We...
Route to the topWith their strong financial acumen, risk management skills, and corporate governance experience, modern-day CFOs are emerging to become strategic leaders proficient in managing the business. But are these capabilities...
Effective communicationsCharged with fostering good relations and transparency within organisations, the CFO’s function as a communicator has become increasingly important. Today, having greater shareholder involvement also constitutes the finance chief’s...
In the eye of the shareholderSana Khater has been on a wining streak. ICAEW named her CFO of the year, and Forbes has tapped her as one of the region’s most powerful women. In...
The big shiftShiftIN is aptly named – their objective is to support businesses make a shift from within. Roberto Wyszkowski has seen a number of shifts in the C-suite. He lets...
Kerzner International appoints new CFOKerzner International Holdings Limited has recently appointed Saif Al Yaarubi has been appointed as the Chief Financial Officer for Kerzner International.
Emaar Properties records 12% growth in H1 2015Global property developer Emaar Properties PJSC recorded a net profit of AED 2.205 billion during the first six months of 2015 (January to June).
ICAEW suppports new UAE oil price deregulation policyThe Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales - ICAEW, has welcomed the new UAE oil price deregulation policy which aims to support the national economy.
Gartner ranks Deloitte as No. 1 global consulting firmFor the fifth consecutive year, Gartner has ranked Deloitte as the number one global consulting organisation based on 2014 market share revenue in their report Market Share Analysis: Consulting...
Middle East Accountancy & Finance Excellence AwardICAEW has announced the opening of nominations for the annual Middle East Accountancy & Finance Excellence Awards. The annual gala event is the only dedicated awards programme for recognising...
UAE Banks Federation announces year of achievementThe UAE Banks Federation, a professional body representing 50 member banks operating in the UAE, has released its annual report for 2014, detailing its priorities, achievements and activities undertaken...
Deloitte: Companies in MENA prioritises compliance riskA recent study by Deloitte highlighted various factors that are increasingly affecting compliance risk management among organisations.
Toshiba top executives resign amid accounting fraud scaTop executives, including the company's president, at electronics and industrial giant Toshiba resigned on Tuesday, July 21st after a committee reviewing its earnings said the company padded its operating...
Who has the power in your relationships?Blaise Jenner, Partner, Accounting Structuring, PwC, offers a comprehensive insight into accounting consolidation in deals.
Raising the barSaad Maniar, Managing Partner, Crowe Howarth, tells us why adopting international standards is key to the development of high accounting, auditing and ethical standards in the country.
Building an effective finance functionOver the past twenty years I have served in a variety of international CFO roles with two large multinational banks and a bank in the Middle East.
Ready for the futureAustin Rudman, Head of Financial Services, KPMG Lower Gulf, writes how CFOs can shape a future-proof strategy.
Recipe for successThe CFO role is complex and demanding. Aside from leading the finance function, the job entails effective engagement with other executives, understanding other departments, and ultimately, supporting the business...
First class financeFrom New York to Nairobi, Paris to Perth and Beijing to Buenos Aires, Emirates is internationally acclaimed as one of the world’s elite airlines – and one of its...
