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Global charitable giving is down. In some countries, negative headlines have caused public trust in charities to waver. In others, there are still questions over how donations are used to help the causes they support. To help solve some of these issues, we look at effective impact measurement and the way it is communicated.

Given the slowing rate of economic growth, businesses across Asia Pacific (APAC) region have an appetite for automation. In this article we explore where that support is strongest, and why. We find that amid the rich opportunities, risks are present in the automation revolution. Businesses and policymakers should confront these challenges now, to avoid hampering future growth prospects.

There may be a storm brewing in some of the world’s largest economies as businesses come to terms with a skilled worker shortage. Are technology and mobility two options for businesses struggling to find talent?

The latest edition of Grant Thornton International publication “Navigating the changes to International Financial Reporting Standards: a briefing for Chief Financial Officers” is designed to give Chief Financial Officers a high-level awareness of recent changes that will affect companies’ future financial reporting.

"Blockchain is not the solution to everything," warns Wayne Pisani, head of financial services at Grant Thornton Malta. "Rather, it is typically part of a solution to a situation you might already have and are using multiple processes which you want to simplify."

The latest edition of 2018, begins with the amendment issued by the IASB on the “Definition of Material”. Subsequently, you can find articles related to the upcoming implementation of IFRS 16, regulators’ views on the implementation of IFRS 9 and IFRS 15, reverse factoring, as well as the implementation of IAS 29 in Argentina. Furthermore, you can find Grant Thornton’s latest editions on IFRS topical issues.

The question is no longer whether blockchain will disrupt the tax system, but how far, how fast and how to ensure your business is up to speed. Putting the hype aside, what does blockchain really mean for tax compliance and management within your business? What are the main risks and opportunities? How can you begin preparing for the shake-up ahead?

While some dynamic businesses are reaping the benefits from the introduction of enterprise management software applications, robotics, and advanced business intelligence tools, for others there is a significant risk of being left behind and even making costly strategic errors.

Whether it’s robotics, artificial intelligence or the cloud, advances in technology present a golden opportunity for the finance function. But what’s the best way to maximise potential gains: an enterprise-wide solution, or a more targeted approach?

Grant Thornton IFRS Newsletter is update on all things relating to International Financial Reporting Standards. It focuses on topical issues, provides comment and points of view and gives the readers a summary of all IFRS – related significant developments.

Grant Thornton IFRS Newsletter is update on all things relating to International Financial Reporting Standards. It focuses on topical issues, provides comment and points of view and gives the readers a summary of all IFRS – related significant developments.

Women in business: beyond policy to progress

Grant Thornton IFRS Newsletter is update on all things relating to International Financial Reporting Standards. It focuses on topical issues, provides comment and points of view and gives the readers a summary of all IFRS – related significant developments.

The latest edition of Grant Thornton International publication “Navigating the changes to International Financial Reporting Standards: a briefing for Chief Financial Officers” is designed to give Chief Financial Officers a high-level awareness of recent changes that will affect companies’ future financial reporting.

The recently issued Grant Thornton International publication “Navigating the changes to International Financial Reporting Standards: a briefing for Chief Financial Officers” is designed to give Chief Financial Officers a high-level awareness of recent changes to International Financial Reporting Standards that will affect companies’ future financial reporting.

‘Culture eats strategy’ has become accepted business wisdom. But is it possible for dynamic companies to maintain their unique culture and appeal as they expand and avoid the growing pains that affect so many firms?