Issue 54 | Publications | Members

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Competence Framework for Corporate Governance
ACCA is helping its members acquire the skills to provide effective corporate governance, as Heather Morris explains.
The FD's Evolution
Richard Harbord explores how the role of a local authority director of finance has evolved.
A Slimmer Scotland
The Scottish Executive appears determined to introduce a more efficient and possibly streamlined public sector in Scotland. David Scott examines how this might be achieved.
Public Out, Private In
Why are so many senior public sector positions being filled by recruits from the private sector? Wht skills do such recruits require - and bring with them? What does it mean for the public sector as a whole? Paul Gosling sets out to find some answers.
Sustainable Communities
In 2003 the Government launched its three-year Communities Plan to promote and inspire urban regeneration. With the clock ticking Seamus Ward examines what progress has been made.
Every Child Matters
The public sector's approach to children has been forced to change significantly. Jill Wyatt finds out how those at the centre of these changes are coping.
Public Sector Pensions - Settlement in Sight?
Andy Wynne explains why much of the public sector is accepting raising the retirement age in return for the protection of pension provision.
A Closer Look
Could the Whitehall departments at the heart of central government soon be subjected to a form of CPA, wonders David Walker.

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