Recent global events have shown that the business world is now moving in a different direction. Nationalism and populism are gaining momentum. International trade is being affected by changes in trade deals, tax regulations and laws, and some businesses’ aspirations are shifting from globalisation to localisation.
Advances in technology are having a dramatic effect on the way we work and the way we live, altering the expectations of both consumers and workers. Artificial intelligence, robotics, the Internet of things and big data are infiltrating and embedding themselves within our businesses.
The political, financial and economic uncertainty will have a large and lasting effect on the middle market, and provide many businesses with unforeseen issues and challenges. However, at RSM these challenges translate to opportunities. Here, RSM’s expert contributors will offer their ideas and insight, proposing new perspectives as to how your business can not only survive these turbulent conditions, but thrive in them.
RSM's publishing board: Finding opportunity in change
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Recent global events have shown that the business world is now moving in a different direction. Nationalism and populism are gaining momentum. International trade is being affected by changes in trade deals, tax regulations and laws, and some businesses’ aspirations are shifting from globalisation to localisation.
Advances in technology are having a dramatic effect on the way we work and the way we live, altering the expectations of both consumers and workers. Artificial intelligence, robotics, the Internet of Things and big data are infiltrating and embedding themselves within our businesses.
The political, financial and economic uncertainty will have a large and lasting effect on the middle market, and provide many businesses with unforeseen issues and challenges. However, at RSM these challenges translate to opportunities. Here, RSM’s expert contributors will offer their ideas and insight, proposing new perspectives as to how your business can not only survive these turbulent conditions, but thrive in them.
Great minds don’t think alike
“If you want sparks you’ll need a little friction. And that means somehow orchestrating minds that have very little in common.” In this article, Jason Clarke discusses how leveraging diversity of thought can lead to more innovation and success for your business.
Changes to audit are about transparency, and transparency presents opportunity
In December 2019, Sir Donald Robson released a revolutionary report setting out a critical need for audit reform – one that embraces quality and restores trust.
In a post-pandemic environment, in which people want to know that the companies they interact with operate in a way that aligns with their moral outlook, Henk Heymans, Head of Audit at RSM South Africa, breaks down the report’s recommendations and explains why this is an exciting time for the audit profession.
Re-imagining what is possible in a ‘re-globalised’ world
As we enter into the ‘Roaring Twenties’, there is much change and uncertainty afoot and advanced and emerging market economies alike are still tracking their downward trajectories.
Harnessing the potential of Africa’s supply chain and logistics sector
It is estimated that by 2030, Africa will have a population of 1.7 billion with more than half of them residing in seven countries: Nigeria, Ethiopia, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Egypt, Tanzania, Kenya and South Africa.
