ACCA: Technical articles

This podcast explores a number of themes within the field of corporate social responsibility (CSR). It begins by defining what is meant by CSR and strategic CSR, and then addresses the ethical question of whether CSR should be strategic.

This podcast explains that effective corporate governance has both internal and external drivers. It briefly introduces agency theory and the agency problem,
then compares ‘rules’ versus ‘principles’ based codes and the implementation of governance within organisations. The important links between corporate governance and corporate culture and values are also highlighted.

In this podcast we present three of the most powerful, scientifically-proven approaches you can use to make the most of your studying and give yourself the best chances of exam success.

When answering an exam question, it is important to consider the question requirements carefully to make sure you understand exactly what is being asked.
In this podcast we look at the common question verbs used in exams. First we take each question requirement and then look at its actual meaning.

This podcast covers the five most important traits employers require from their ACCA trainees.

This podcast is useful to those candidates studying for P2, Corporate Reporting. It is structured in two parts: first, it considers what might be included as the capital of a company and, second, why this distinction is important for the analysis of financial information.

An internship is not a ticket to a job, but play your cards right and you could be offered a graduate position at the end of it. In this podcast we explore ways to make the most of the opportunity.

The ability to network successfully and maintain the working relationships you create is vital. Here is some advice on networking both online and face to face.

Asking for more money is one of those work conversations many of us dread, but it needn’t be the case if you prepare. In this podcast we look at ways of tackling the payrise conversation.

In this podcast we take a look at the importance of contacts and the best ways to make and maintain them.