The wind-up merchant

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Zeneca Group Gen Mgr of Finance Norman Lyle created controversy when he openly opposed the Swinson working party's proposals on the regulation of the accounting profession in the UK. The working party had recommended the establishment of a review board to oversee the profession's regulatory and disciplinary processes as well as the work of the Auditing Practices Board (APB). During the launch of these proposals Lyle, serving as vice president of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA), argued that they were far too complicated and would only confuse the public. CIMA's alternative proposals call for a simpler structure involving a review board but not the APB. Lyle's lack of concern over the controversy he has created is in keeping with his penchant for facing challenges head-on, a trait apparent throughout his career at ICI and later at Zeneca.

Biochemistry, Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences, Regulation, Licensing, and Inspection of Miscellaneous Commercial Sectors, Professional Organizations, Accounting Services Regulation, Professional Membership Assns, Officials and employees, Laws, regulations and rules, Biotechnology industry, Biotechnology industries, Accounting, Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Accounting services, Lyle, Norman, Professional associations, Accounting law, Chartered Institute of Management Accountants, Zeneca Ltd.

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A man of conscience

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Amnesty International UK Finance Dir Melvin Coleman claims that his job presents enormous challenges but also offers great rewards. He says that one of the most difficult aspects of his work is managing the income that the organization generates. Because Amnesty's income comes from donations, Coleman and his team have to deal with hundreds of thousands of small transactions. They must also be as transparent about these donations as possible because of the organization's high visibility. On the personal side, Coleman also claims that his job entails long work hours and a relatively small salary. However, despite these challenges, he contends that it is enriching to know that he has made a difference in people's lives and to witness other people courageously trying to right wrongs.

Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations, Nonprofit Institutions, Management, Finance, Chief financial officers, Nonprofit organizations, Amnesty International, Coleman, Melvin

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