The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) more than doubled the fines it issued against accountants last year following a series of high-profile auditing scandals, the Guardian reports.
More than ever before, corporate leadership teams have a responsibility to consider the broader societal implications of their actions. Regardless of size or sector, social responsibility is something that no organization can afford to ignore. Businesses must act in a way that is ethical, taking into account social, economic and environmental impact – not to mention the conservation of human rights.
Stakeholders: they can make or break your project. If you're leading an infrastructure programme, failure to get stakeholders on side can spell expensive delays. PAS 11007:2019, Stakeholder engagement for infrastructure projects – Specification, was sponsored by Kier Highways to help fill a gap in the market.
A working group set up by the UK Government has recommended significant changes to the way the property agent sector is regulated, including the creation of an industry watchdog.
The Government has published a draft Finance Bill that includes a new Digital Services Tax on large tech multinationals reflecting the value they derive from UK users.
