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ESG Reporting: Why Businesses Should Stay the Course Despite EU’s Omnibus Proposal

The European Commission’s Omnibus Proposal aims to simplify sustainability reporting under the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD). By raising the reporting threshold to companies with over 1,000 employees, it significantly reduces the number of affected businesse

Azim Khan · 2 min read

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Navigating Sustainability Reporting: A Crucial Role for Finance Teams

In an era where environmental and social responsibility are at the forefront of corporate agendas, sustainability reporting has emerged as a key practice for organisations striving for transparency and accountability. Finance teams play a pivotal role in this paradigm shift, as t

Azim Khan · 2 min read

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Is it Time to Upgrade to Advanced Consolidation Software?

The landscape of financial consolidation is rapidly changing, with a significant shift towards next-generation cloud tools like CCH Tagetik. Legacy systems, once the backbone of financial consolidation processes in many organisations, are becoming increasingly outdated. This is p

Azim Khan · 2 min read

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FRS 102 Section 20 Leases: Group Finance Mechanics for 2026

Every UK GAAP group is now inside its first reporting year under the revised FRS 102 Section 20 on-balance-sheet lease model. This piece covers the group finance mechanics - lease register governance, monthly close integration, covenant recasts and transition adjustment - that must be working before December 2026 year ends.

AIS Consulting · 6 min read

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IFRS 18: The Consolidation System Work You Need Done Before December

IFRS 18 replaces IAS 1 for periods beginning on or after 1 January 2027, and your FY2026 figures are the comparatives. Here is what group reporting teams need to do inside their consolidation systems before the December 2026 close.

AIS Consulting · 6 min read

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