We launched the Deloitte Finance Benchmark survey with the aim of understanding the key opportunities for the finance function as businesses move to take advantage of a shift in the economic cycle.

We are issuing this further briefing to increase awareness as we believe the new requirements need more focus by boards in the corporate sector.

Welcome to the latest edition of our annual report insights report, ‘Providing a clear steer’.

Deloitte’s latest publication analyses the annual reports of 100 listed UK companies from multiple sectors.

The changes to the UK Corporate Governance Code and supporting guidance will apply for periods commencing on or after 1 October 2014.

We have seen innovative organisations use data in new ways to achieve a significant competitive advantage, in some cases acting as a disruptive force.

Annual report insights 2013 is a survey of 100 listed UK companies’ annual reports, with tools to help improve annual reports and ideas on how to meet the new narrative reporting and corporate governance requirements.

UK Accounting Plus is the UK-focused version of Deloitte’s hugely successful and long-established global accounting news and comment service, IAS Plus.

Sustained regulatory attention, a sharper focus on shareholder value and customer service, coupled with an ever more competitive and closely scrutinised market are paving the way for much needed transformational change.

Danny talks about the contributions Deloitte makes that promote the growth and well-being of local economy and wider community at large.

The 2012 Deloitte survey of annual reports 'Joined up writing' is a comprehensive survey of listed company annual reports.

2012 is a big year for the UK, with the Diamond Jubilee, the Olympic and Paralympic Games and the continuing economic challenges. For preparers of half-yearly financial statements, it should be a relatively quiet year with only one amended accounting standard to admire and to implement.

"Split and polish - Surveying half-yearly financial reporting" is the latest survey in the Deloitte corporate reporting series and covers current disclosure requirements and latest developments relevant to half-yearly financial reports.

Following feedback on the original ED (issued in June 2010) and further deliberations, the IASB issued a revised Exposure Draft on revenue recognition

The Deloitte survey of annual reporting is prepared by those who like to be current in fashion terms. As September 2011 saw the publication of the consultation paper, from the International Integrated Reporting Committee, advocating integrated reporting, so this year’s survey covers both the front half and the back half of the annual report in one publication.