Rod Sims: Man of Reason

Rod Sims: Man of Reason

“The way we have gone about some reforms over the past four or five years has not been ideal,” he notes. “The lesson is do reform properly, not that it is too hard.” That means discussing the options and coming up with a consensus about the best way to move forward....
Shaping up for the future

Shaping up for the future

Developments in areas such as globalisation, digitisation and sustainability will pose challenges for accountants, as they are required to adapt their skills and compete in bigger markets. But, those developments also present a variety of new opportunities. The new...
Leaping the bank loan hurdles

Leaping the bank loan hurdles

The global financial crisis ushered in a new era of risk aversion at banks that calls for a more formal and systematic approach to getting a business loan. And it means that the role of the adviser is more important than ever. Most owners of small and medium...