Once again local government funds have been mishandled due to a lack of financial controls (“Ex-pool worker accused of theft 'in the six-figure range',” ThisWeek News article, Dec. 23 Dispatch). Hilliard financial management has failed to develop controls necessary to prevent theft related to cash
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The UKs accounting standards mean that 90% of private finance projects do not count towards public sector debt. Being effectively 'off balance sheet', ministers may choose to use private finance because it does not contribute to public sector debt, rather than it being any better value. The government
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We are seeking ambitious law, economics and accounting & finance professionals to teach on our undergraduate programmes. Successful candidates will take responsibility for one or more modules at GSM London and will report directly in to the Programme Leader. We are actively seeking Lecturers
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Jann Wenner is selling a stake in Rolling Stone magazine to Penske Media, but staying on board as editorial director. Penske Media owns Variety, Women's Wear Daily, IndieWire, and other titles.
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Cyril Ramaphosa, the newly elected leader of South Africa's ruling African National Congress, has a tenuous hold on power in the party after his allies fell short of securing outright control over its top leadership body. A lack of support from a clear majority of the 86 voting members of the ANC's National
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