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Newsnight: From the web team: Friday 3 September 2010 Vince Cable warns banks over 'outrageous' bonuses 21 September 2010Last updated at 17:29 Vince Cable: "These [bonuses] are underwritten by the taxpayer, I think that's what sticks in people's throat." Banks could face more taxes if they pay out "outrageously large" bonuses, the business secretary has warned. Vince Cable said the government had to make the British economy safe and would not be "blackmailed" by banks threatening to leave the UK. He said there was a range of sanctions available from getting banks to give more details of bonuses, to taxing high profits or financial transactions. Ministers had been warned to expect a "very large bonus payout", he said. Mr Cable's comments followed a similar message from his party leader, and deputy PM, Nick Clegg, who said the government would not "stand idly by" if "offensive" bonuses were handed out. A bank levy set to raise £8bn over four years is due to start in January but Mr Cable and his party leader both suggested on Tuesday that the government could go further if necessary. Bumper bonuses

Grand Strategy Matrix MBA Tutorials Grand Strategy Matrix has emerged into a powerful tool in devising alternative strategies. This matrix is basically based on four important elements: These elements form a four quadrant matrix in which all organizations can be positioned in such a way that identification and selection of appropriate strategy becomes an easy task. Moreover, this matrix helps in adopting the best strategy based on the current growth and competitive state of the firm. A large scale firm segregated into many divisions can also plot its divisions in this four quadrant Grand Strategy Matrix for formulating the best strategy for each division. The key area of management is to suitably select the strategy cohesive with the firms’ market and competitive position. Broadly speaking four elements of the Grand Strategy Matrix can be described as two evaluative dimensions namely market growth and competitive position. Quadrant II Quadrant III Quadrant IV Be Sociable, Share here or comment below Rate this article:

Financial Ratios Financial Ratios General Information on Ratios When you pick up the published accounts of a company for the first time, it can be an intimidating experience as you are faced by page after page of numbers. Financial ratios provide you with the tools you need to interpret and understand such accounts. They are essential if you want to look in detail at a company's performance. As the financial reports of a business contain a wealth of financial information, it is important to consider why we are analyzing and interpreting the financial reports. Is the business profitable? There are 3 main categories of ratio: Profitability Ratios - these include the Return on Total Assets, Return on Capital Employed, Net Profit Margin and Net Asset Turnover and are used to assess how profitable the company is. Profitability Ratios - Explanation The absolute level of profit may provide an indication of the size of the business, but on it's own it says very little about company performance. Net Profit Margin

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Governance and trust in higher education - Studies in Higher Education The adoption of more corporate models of governance is a contemporary trend in higher education. In the early 2000s, the Australian Government legislated national governance protocols for universities, using the policy lever of financial sanctions. These more corporate‐style governance protocols followed similar changes in the UK, consistent with a historical pattern of Australia borrowing policy ‘on trust’ from its former colonial ruler. Keywords Related articles View all related articles Avoid UK Tax Problems By Knowing What Business Expenses Are Disallowed The costs of goods, materials or services purchased by a business which are for private use are not allowable for tax purposes. The disallowed element also applies to goods and materials bought for business use which are subsequently used for private use. Payments made by the business for none business work are not allowed. as a deduction from the tax bill A limited company can claim the wages and salaries of directors as a valid business expense. Pension contributions are an allowable personal expense which the small business owner would claim as tax deductible from the overall tax burden but not in the self employment accounts. Motoring costs are a specifically defined area of non business expenses. The cost of any non business premises or non business part of the premises is disallowed for tax claims. Repairs of non business parts and equipment are not allowed as claims against tax liabilities. Entertainment expenses of clients and suppliers are not allowed for tax purposes.