Advisory Publications

Finance Bill 2012

Technology Forum (Presentation slides)

Challenges for financial leaders: PwC CFO Pulse Survey

Finance Bill 2012 We analyse the key changes in the areas of business taxation, employment taxes and incentives, financial services, property and investment and indirect taxes.	February 2012
Technology Forum (Presentation slides)	February 2012
Challenges for financial leaders: PwC CFO Pulse Survey	February 2012
15th Annual Global CEO Survey Our 15th Annual Global CEO Survey, “Delivering results: Growth and value in a volatile world”, seeks to understand how businesses are preparing for growth in their priority markets. We spoke to 1,258 CEOs based in 60 countries, and carried out a further 38 in-depth CEO interviews. The survey explores CEO confidence in their company’s growth prospects, and how they’re building local capabilities and creating new stakeholder networks in new markets.	January 2012
Why CIOs need to be ahead of the game: Developing a cloud strategy in the public sector Cloud computing is leading a fundamental shift around how technology solutions are delivered to support business. This Canadian paper, which has a global relevance, explains what public sector CIO’s should consider when preparing for this dynamic business trend. This paper considers the concept, perceived barriers and benefits and develops a cloud computing strategy.	December 2011
Keeping watch: 2011 Irish economic crime report	December 2011
Growth beyond home: Taking advantage of opportunities in emerging markets Find out the key considerations and the options available for companies looking to expand into emerging markets.	December 2011
Promoting Irish brands in China What are the key considerations for food and drink companies looking to enter the chinese market?	December 2011
Making it happen: A roadmap for cities and local public services to achieve outcomes The most pressing challenge for many cities is how to turn visions into reality. While leadership is crucial to this implementation, this report explores four key areas where local governments are falling short: financing; standardisation through streamlining; implementation; and assessment and monitoring of frameworks. This report uses Dublin’s Innovation Festival as a case study demonstrating good practice across the capabilities needed to make things happen.	November 2011
Technologyforecast: Building sustainable companies How can enterprises advance on sustainability in the future? What role will information technology play? This issue of the Technology Forecast: Building sustainable companies, explores how sustainability can become an integral part of doing business and contribute to both corporate reputation and financial results. Articles include i) Sustainability: moving from compliance to leadership ii) Closing the loop on sustainability information and iii) The CIO’s next leadership opportunity: sustainability.	November 2011
Too big to share: Balancing efficiency and self-sufficiency	October 2011
How to see it coming: Linking risk and performance management 35% of the top 5,000 companies in the world regularly fail to make insightful decisions due to a lack of necessary information. Historical, inaccurate data can often impedes sound risk-informed decisions. We look at how you can create an information base that will give you the insights you need to see risks that are still on the horizon and provide you with the opportunity respond to them appropriately.	October 2011
Being smart about the risks you take Risks aren’t just about avoiding the downside; they’re also opportunities. If a business doesn’t take risks, it can’t grow. Companies with an appropriate and measured appetite for risk – i.e. those that can see beyond the risk to the opportunities they present – are much more likely to prosper.	October 2011
From crisis to opportunity What should you do if you are facing a crisis? As our 11th Annual CEO Survey shows, today’s operating environment is creating both new business opportunities and new risks. We look at how to respond, recover control and extract value from the situation, using it as an opportunity to make changes you’ve always wanted to make.	October 2011
Building a risk-aware culture for success Establishing a culture where the right people do the right thing at the right time is key to your ability to realise opportunities and minimise mistakes. Even when a company formally articulates its values, beliefs and practices, employees can unknowingly undermine them. We look at how to create a culture that really supports your business strategy, goals and risk appetite.	October 2011
Hands up! Who’s responsible for risk management? Many companies are spending significant amounts on risk management only to see it fail. We look at maximising the effectiveness of your investment in risk management and building a business in which risk management is integral to everything your employees do.	October 2011
Best placed to grow: European cities hotel forecast 2011 & 2012 This publication, ‘European cities hotel forecast’, provides an outlook for hotels trading across 17 European cities for 2011 and 2012. The publication forecasts which cities are best placed to grow in terms of occupancy and average daily room rates (ADRs). Different themes play out across the 17 cities as each city has its own unique characteristics, but most have bounced back from the downturn of 2008 and 2009 when some experienced declines in RevPAR of 20 per cent or more. Revenue per Available Room (RevPAR) in Dublin Hotels is expected to increase by 12.1% in 2011 and 5.5% for 2012.	October 2011
Annual corporate directory survey 2011 This survey represents the views of 834 corporate directors across the world. With an evolving corporate governance climate, this group face increased scrutiny from shareholders, regulators, politicians, the media, and other stakeholders. Their response is clear: they are serious about responding to this change and are already taking action to meet increased expectations.	October 2011
Resilient growth: Making the most of opportunities away from home To re-ignite growth in their businesses, CEO's of companies that aspire to be global leaders have their sights set on fast-growing emerging markets, which are expected to grow twice as fast as developed countries. This report by PwC identifies the risks that companies should look out for at each stage of the market lifecycle in order to craft their growth strategies in these emerging markets.	September 2011
Delusions of safety: The cyber savvy CEO - Getting to grips with today's growing cyber-threats With the evolution and ever-growing use of online services, organisations face an increasing risk of a cyber attack. In today’s world, a 15 year-old hacker might have a better understanding of security risks than a seasoned leader. Ultimately it is the responsibility of the CEO to have a comprehensive understanding of the threats on the Internet and this PwC report identifies six necessary steps to be a cyber-ready organisation.	September 2011
Maximising the value of internal audit: Who dares wins A key challenge facing internal auditors today is demonstrating the value they add to their organisations. How can you put a value on mishaps that didn’t happen because your internal audit function intervened? We look at internal audit functions who have effectively managed stakeholder expectations while maximising value for their organisations.	September 2011
2012 global state of information security survey This PwC security survey addresses the following questions: why are executives confident, and where have organisations made progress in addressing information security over the past year? What are the signs of vulnerability and weakness in security-related capabilities? Which priorities and opportunities should executives address now in order to prepare for the cyber threats ahead?	September 2011
The ever-changing global service provider industry As the outsourcing industry continues to mature, driving the commoditisation of services, service providers are taking steps to diversify their service offerings. The survey indicates that China, Latin America and Eastern Europe are emerging as new locations for outsourcing firms looking to diversify. Furthermore, as these providers are seeking new ways to expand, there is an expectation that mergers and acquisitions will increase over the next few years.	September 2011
Audit committee's role in countering cybercrime The security and integrity of your corporate data is no longer a responsibility that sits only in your IT department. Several leading companies have recently reported the attacks on sensitive intellectual property. We look at the role of the Audit Committee in responding to the increasing threat of online security breaches.	August 2011
Technologyforecast: Transforming collaboration with social tools In the latest issue of the Technologyforecast, we examine social technologies as the solution to electronic communications overload. The publication considers how social technologies can help eliminate communication chaos and instead help companies share knowledge more effectively. It also looks at how social technologies can dramatically impact the way people communicate and share information with each other. We also review the CIO's role in developing a social enterprise strategy and achieving the right balance around investment in this area.	August 2011
Global economic views This publication considers the state of the global economy in 2011 and the key opportunities and threats we face in the coming year. The world economy is slowing down as government and central bank policies are tightened and key developed markets go through a deleveraging process. Global growth is estimated to bounce back in 2012, as trade rebounds, consumer spending picks up and the economic uncertainty surrounding current events such as US debt negotiations, the Greek debt crisis, and the Japanese earthquake subsides.	July 2011
The evolution of global business services: Enhancing the benefits of shared services and outsourcing This article discusses the new approach of combined shared services and outsourcing. In today’s business environment, nine out of every ten enterprises have shared services and 97% manage outsourcing relationships. However, the majority of companies have yet to benefit from combining both of these into one integrated global business services framework. The publication offers insights on how to develop, structure and execute a global business services framework strategy.	July 2011
Navigating the risks of cloud computing (Cloud computing and the internal audit function) Companies are adopting cloud computing. The economics are too compelling to ignore: standardized IT processes at reduced costs can free up IT resources to focus on differentiating the business. Yet risk is elevated because a broad cloud implementation requires changes in processes, people, and systems.	May 2011
Cloud computing and the role of the CEO The chief executive can set the tone for cloud strategies to deliver competitive gains and grow the business. With a third of CEOs worldwide now convinced that their best growth prospects lie in creation of new products and services, innovation is rising in priority across all industries. According to the 2011 global PwC CEO Survey, 78% also expect their innovations to generate “significant” new revenue opportunities over the next three years.	May 2011
Cloud computing and the role of the CIO Cloud computing can deliver lower IT costs and increased efficiencies, but it also provides powerful new opportunities to drive business growth. Some companies, for instance, are using the cloud model to create new lines of business by partnering with external providers.	May 2011
Cloud computing and the role of the CFO Cloud computing models can impact cost structures and governance more than many appreciate. As a user of cloud services, the CFO should prepare to model new impacts on revenue, profits, and operating margins, as well as the risks of exposing services in the cloud.	May 2011
Audit committee effectiveness (executive summary) People expect more from Audit Committees today. We take a look best practice so that you can ensure your Audit Committee is meeting its expectations, from financial reporting and disclosure responsibilities to taking action when things go wrong. Please contact us to access the full report.	May 2011
Drifting or driving? Finance effectiveness benchmark study 2011 Our third annual finance effectiveness survey, outlines the findings from our benchmark analysis of 130 companies. The findings show that the majority of finance teams are spending more on finance this year. Which raises the question: are companies getting the benefits of this extra spending or is it simply an indication that firms are loosening the purse strings?	May 2011
New perspectives: PwC CEO Pulse Survey 2011 Our annual CEO Pulse Survey provides a snapshot of the views of over 180 business leaders on Ireland’s recent business environment. It also examines and explores their outlook on the current challenges and opportunities for corporate Ireland.	May 2011
Drifting or driving? Finance effectiveness benchmark study 2011 Our third annual finance effectiveness survey, outlines the findings from our benchmark analysis of 130 companies. The findings show that the majority of finance teams are spending more on finance this year. Which raises the question: are companies getting the benefits of this extra spending or is it simply an indication that firms are loosening the purse strings?	May 2011
Rethinking IT strategy: Can it enable a step change in communication service provider performance? This survey report, published by PwC and commissioned by Oracle, focusses on the current IT environment and associated budgets, the key drivers and challenges for change and future IT strategies specific to commerically off-the shelf vendors (COTS). The publication also discusses several big trends that will be on the agenda of the CIO in the coming years.	May 2011
Harnessing the power of crowdsourcing: Does your company stand out in a crowd? Innovation and managing talent are clear strategic focal points for CEOs today. Unlocking worker knowledge and creativity will be key to growth and crowdsourcing can help ignite ideas across your organization.	Summer 2011
10Minutes on doing deals in China This edition in the '10 minutes on..' series looks at the increase in M&A activity in China and how to be successful in this booming market. It explains the political, regulatory and cultural differences to be considered in this growing market and the type and volume of deals that are occurring.	May 2011
Making acquisitions transparent: Goodwill accounting in times of crisis	April 2011
Restructuring trends	March 2011
Clouds in the enterprise: Navigating the path to business advantage A fundamental change in business automation and new revenue opportunities. Businesses need a systematic plan for extracting maximum efficiency and agility from their IT infrastructure through cloud computing.	March 2011
2011 state of internal audit professional study Our 2011 State of Internal Audit Survey findings report that internal audit leaders can deliver huge value by helping Audit Committees and management teams to understand and adapt to today’s increasingly complex risk and dynamic business environment. Those who do not take this opportunity risk losing relevance.	March 2011
Technologyforecast: Decoding innovation's DNA In this issue of Technologyforecast: Decoding innovation's DNA, we focus on where innovation originates from: obscure genius or proven end-to-end processes? Articles include "Can innovation be disciplined without killing it?", "Powering the innovation life cycle" and "The strategic CIO's new role in innovation".	March 2011
10Minutes on information security The latest edition of PwC's '10 minutes on...' programme, identifies 10 key questions to help CEOs and IT Directors assess how well their company manages information security risks and where they can make improvements.	March 2011
Navigating the cloud Based on a survey of more than 50 cloud services providers in Germany, this report illustrates how cloud providers are meeting the current demands of the market and provides an overview of the risks and challenges that cloud providers are facing and shows what they need to do to make the use of cloud services successful and profitable for their customers. While the survey is conducted solely among German cloud service providers, the challenges and opportunities explored are relevant the world over.	March 2011
FTSE 250: Realising ambitions for growth	March 2011
Assessing your green fraud risks A recent cyber attack on the world’s largest and most high profile emerging environmental markets - the European Union Emissions Trading Scheme - forced trading to be suspended. What fraud risks exist in the sustainability market? We start by looking at the background to the carbon markets (emissions trading, project based and voluntary). We examine the risks companies face when engaging in these markets, including reporting on them, and we consider the actions you can take to protect your business. We also look at potential new areas of green fraud risk.	February 2011
Gaining a competitive advantage	February 2011
Leading through change	January 2011
Technologyforecast: Unleashing enterprise mobility The latest edition of Technologyforecast: Unleashing enterprise mobility focuses on how smart phones provide new opportunities for organisations. Articles in this edition include: how enterprises can turn the popularity of smart handhelds to their advantage; how enterprises are dealing with the security issues attached to smart handhelds; and how CIO's can exert their leadership on the transition to mobile devices.	January 2011
Leading through change	January 2011
Sustainability yearbook 2011	January 2011
Insolvency in brief: A guide to insolvency terminology and procedure	November 2010
Lost in translation? Exploring the roots of miscommunication: strategies to ensure Information Security is on your Board’s agenda	October 2010
PwC CIO pulse survey 2010	September 2010
Internal Audit In Brief Newsletter - July 2010 This short newsletter has been prepared to give those with an interest in Internal Audit an insight into some of the topical issues we are seeing in the marketplace. The current issue focuses on 5 topical issues and provides a brief regulatory update which I hope you will find of interest.	July 2010
Fraud Alert	November 2009