| Lessons from change October 2009 In 2009, Ernst & Young held more than 40,000 meetings with senior executives around the globe. We asked them how the downturn was affecting their business, then gathered those insights into Lessons from change. Learn which eight strategic actions companies should focus on now.
Finance performance improvement starts with framework Amid signs of economic recovery, we suggest in The future of Finance (pdf, 248.8kb) that CFOs establish and implement a holistic framework that identifies weaknesses and potential improvements, and which helps enable Finance to be more effective, lower costs and help deliver more value to the bottom line. Interim management statements - achieving comparability in Europe? July 2009This document contains the findings of an Ernst & Young survey which assessed and analysed Interim Management Statements (IMS). The IMSs in the survey were issued by over 200 companies that formed part of the major indices of the four largest European stock exchanges in six countries (Belgium, The Netherlands, France, Germany, the UK and Spain). The paper is relevant for companies that have securities traded on stock exchanges within the European Union. The CFO in adversity: protecting the present, preparing for the future 21 July 2009It is an exhilarating and exhausting time to be a senior finance executive. Faced with the deepest downturn in a generation, CFOs must make certain that their companies survive the crisis without hampering their ability to grow when conditions improve. Although this downturn represents a significant challenge, it also provides opportunities for the CFOs’ business, including the opportunity to increase the profile of the finance department and advance their careers. Reporting in adversity - Financial reputation challenges for European companies 24 July 2009
Our latest research shows the market is still very difficult but that many companies are accelerating their initiatives either to secure additional cash or to shift their focus towards preparing for a more positive growth agenda. Clearly the crisis and the focus of management action will have major implications for how companies are reporting their financial performance. This report analyses recently filed reports ( 1mb) to see if there are any lessons for companies as their seek to protect or restore one of their most importance and fragile assets - their financial reputation. Ernst & Young's Financial Reporting Outlook 2009 Conference 15 May 2009 Ernst & Young's annual Financial Reporting Outlook conference, being held on Monday 16 November in London, brings together industry leaders from the financial reporting community. Investors, regulators, rating agencies, standard setters and the partners and staff of Ernst & Young member firms will share their views on financial reporting and regulatory change both in Europe and globally. Please click here for more details and to register for the event.
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| International GAAP® 2009 International GAAP® 2009 is the definitive guide to interpreting and implementing IFRS, written by financial reporting experts from Ernst & Young's International Financial Reporting Group. This new and essential volume of practical guidance and expert interpretation deals with every aspect of applying IFRS appropriately and effectively and explains the many significant amendments to IFRS that become effective in 2009.
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