One of the funniest things I’ve heard in a while came from a very unexpected source – accountants not being known for their sense of humour – the ICAEW’s Chief Financial Officer Conference. One speaker got a bit too immersed in management-speak and bought the house down answering a...

It never ceases to amaze me how difficult it can be to get hold of simple, valuable information which – when put to good use – will create a dramatic improvement in the performance of a business.  The first step in most JMCL engagements is to obtain and review...