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Promoting the Public Face of ACCA
Colin Chin tells Jill Wyatt why he is looking forward to promoting the voice of ACCA through his work on the Public Sector Network Panel.
Why Networking Works
While many people baulk at the idea of networking, there is clear evidence that this valuable skill lies at the heart of many successful careers, believes Julia Middleton.
Measuring the Success of PSAs
David Walker examines whether public service agreements have yet broken down enough barriers to be judged a success.
Enterprising Journey for Public Monopolies
As the Government seeks to replace public monopolies with social enterprises, Paul Gosling examines the dangers lurking behind this transformation.
Planning for (Further) Efficiencies
Seamus Ward reports on the prospects for ‘Gershon II’ as the Government bids to make another round of efficiency savings across the public sector.
LITle Point in Scottish Government's Proposals?
ACCA is just one of several organisations that has expressed serious doubts about the Scottish Government’s proposals to introduce a local income tax, reports David Scott.
Sight - Insight - Foresight
Liz Meade reviews the lessons learned at a recent lecture that focused on auditing the public sector.
CPD Update - The Benefits of Work-Based Learning
It is widely accepted that individuals learn in different ways, and ACCA’s continuing professional development (CPD) programme recognises this. In fact, there is a wide range of different work-based activities which can count towards your CPD. Sara Llewellyn, ACCA’s Learning & Development Policy Manager, explains.
Saying 'No' Gracefully
How often do you come under pressure to say ‘yes’ when you know you are unlikely to be able to deliver? Tessa Simpson shows how you can say ‘no’ – gracefully.

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