In the public eye
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The overhaul of the transparency, accountability and power structure of government departments and agencies in the UK begun in 2006 is slowly leading to a blurring of the lines between the traditional stereotypes of public and private sector workers as staff from both areas work more closely together to deliver public works. A foundation of reform is the move to elevate the importance of financial management in central government, although some financial professionals question whether these reforms in central government would impact negatively on finance professionals at the local level.
Publication Name: Accountancy
Subject: Business
ISSN: 0001-4664
Year: 2006
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Voluntary but not amateur
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The pressures and challenges faced by charity and voluntary sector, which are as organized as and professional as any other organization of similar size, are discussed. Charity organizations often bid against each other and private sector organizations and also have to demonstrate their efficiency and effectiveness in service delivery to become successful.
Publication Name: Accountancy
Subject: Business
ISSN: 0001-4664
Year: 2005
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Capital or income?
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A conceptual framework to measure business income reveals certain discrepancies regarding money capital maintenance. Relevant guidance needs to be provided so that businesses can determine the proportion of total gains represented by capital and income and avoid incorrect financial accounting.
Publication Name: Accountancy
Subject: Business
ISSN: 0001-4664
Year: 2007
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