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This quality is the most important for accountants in the digital age, according to ACCA
An ACCA report has highlighted the need for accountants to have emotional, as well as professional, intelligence and the ability to develop new skills and working methods as we move further into the digital age.
UK retail sales fall ahead of year-end promotions – BDO
In a worrying sign ahead of the key end-of-year period for retailers, spending in British shops dropped by 2% year on year in September, with footfall also declining in the same period.
VW plans to sell electric Tesla rival for less than 20,000 euros – source
In an attempt to protect German manufacturing jobs and capitalising on the news that Tesla had cheated diesel emission tests, Volkswagen are planning to convert three of their factories to create electric cars.
M&S to air low-key Christmas ad in attempt to drive sales
It’s that time of year again…and Marks & Spencer are ringing in the start of the festive season with a parred back Christmas ad focusing on prices and products over cinematics.