Author Archives: Matt Smith

What could a Company Secretarial service do for my business?

Company secretarial services are an important component of business administration. Primarily concerned with corporate governance, effective administration and compliance with regulations, company secretarial services encompass a wide range of legal, ethical, and corporate responsibilities. Within the piece, we will highlight why company secretarial services are crucial and why engaging a specialist, like Isosceles, can be a shrewd move. Company Secretarial explained: The board, company and shareholders Whilst it is not … Continue reading →

What is the true cost of a finance director?

Once a CEO realises that the next person to be offered a seat on the board is a finance director, the first question is always, “How much will it cost me?” It’s sometimes difficult to calculate the true cost of a finance director. That’s why the answers to these questions are rarely as straightforward as revealing the going salary for such a role! In this blog we answer the most … Continue reading →

International expansion: What do I need to know?

International trade is an often-misunderstood area of a business’ operations but expanding into new global markets can provide companies with good opportunities to grow their customer or consumer base outside of their domestic markets, sometimes more easily and quickly.  In this blog, we explore the intricacies of international trade and present the risks and complexities for UK businesses looking to expand internationally. Written by:  Paul Jaftha, Associate iFD Estimated reading … Continue reading →

How does a graduate become a chartered accountant (ACA)?

Chartered accountants work in every part of the economy, providing advice and financial expertise that informs management teams of early-stage businesses and large organisations alike. In this blog, we explain the steps the graduate needs to take to become a chartered accountant and answer some of the most frequently asked questions. What does an ACA chartered accountant do? Chartered accountants are fully qualified accountants that take on a broad role. … Continue reading →

What’s the difference between CIMA, ACA and ACCA?  

For graduates pursuing a career in accounting, choosing the right professional designation is a crucial decision. Among the most respected options at CIMA (Chartered Institute of Management Accountants), ACA (Associate Chartered Accountant) and ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants), each offering a distinct pathway into the profession. At Isosceles, we specialise in supporting graduates through the CIMA qualification, which focuses on management accounting and strategic financial leadership. These are skills … Continue reading →

How does a graduate become a management accountant (CIMA)?

As a graduate studying to become a CIMA qualified management accountant, you will carry out the roles of finance professional, analyst, strategist, and risk manager simultaneously as you work your way through the graduate training scheme. The CIMA qualification prepares graduate trainee accountants for a career in business and finance and equips them with the latest tools and knowledge to make an impact. In this blog, we describe what the … Continue reading →

Flags for investment – is your business ready to fundraise?

Many businesses require investment at some stage, either to accelerate initial levels of growth, support expansion in the scaling phase or consolidate market position by funding new product introductions as it reaches maturity. However, investment comes with additional responsibilities; not only is the pressure on to justify the size of the injection but there are also the reporting needs of investors to consider too. In this blog, we highlight some … Continue reading →

Accountancy training: A conversation with CEO Mike O’Connell 

Last time, we sat down with Mike to chat about diversity and inclusion at Isosceles. In this week’s discussion, Mike explores the range of finance and accountancy training opportunities available to the team at Isosceles.    We are an ‘FD College’   “We commit to our teams that we are an ‘FD college’”, Mike asserts, “and provide the environment where you can feel confident investing your career, taking you from an early-stage graduate accountant with limited experience to a finance … Continue reading →

CFO First 100 Days: Strategies for a Successful Transition

In this blog, we outline the new CFO’s early priorities in their first 100 days; to make a positive impact and build a correctly prioritised plan. We also float the idea of hiring an experienced part-time finance director. The new CFO will naturally want to make their mark with a strong start, but there is a lot to do in the early day. Hiring a part-time FD will give some … Continue reading →

What does the private equity investment journey look like?

We were delighted to welcome Charles O’Riordan, Investment Manager of private equity investment firm Foresight Group and Jocelyn Morgan, former Director of Finance at Clubhouse Golf, to our recent iFD Community event. Isosceles Founder and former CEO, Mike O’Connell hosted this virtual ‘on the sofa’ event and asked Charles and Jocelyn to share their perspectives of their recent PE investment journey. Related article | Flags for investment – is your … Continue reading →

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