How familiar are you with the corporate reporting value chain?
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Do you know what your company's external reporting strategy is?
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Do you know what corporate information should be disclosed externally?
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Do you know what your stakeholders' information needs are?
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Do you know what material matters will guide disclosure in the company's reporting?
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Do you know if the company's data is accurate?
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Do you know what makes a good report structure?
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Do you know the five steps to writing a concise report?
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Do you know how to use strategic design to elevate content?
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Do you know how to maximise your company's digital reach?
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Do you know the five key steps in managing a reporting project?
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Do you know it can take three to five years to mature your reporting process and output?
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Do you know how GMF's end-to-end service offering can make your (reporting) life less stressful?
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External corporate reporting is more than just an annual integrated and sustainability report. It includes all information shared on the website and other communication mediums.
To develop a robust and responsive external reporting and disclosure strategy, consider these five tips:
Our experienced reporting strategists can assist in developing comprehensive external and internal reporting strategies that will address the needs of all your stakeholders.
Reporting and disclosures should ideally be guided by statutory requirements and globally accepted reporting standards and frameworks. In addition, consider these three tips:
Our skilled reporting strategists can provide training and onboarding for any reporting standard or framework, including The International <IR> Framework, JSE Listings Requirements, Companies Act, the King IV Code™, sustainability standards and others.
External reporting should add value and build trust among stakeholders. To understand their stakeholder's information needs, a company should design a robust stakeholder engagement process. Three benefits from such a process are:
Our expert reporting strategists can assist in identifying stakeholders, developing appropriate communication mechanisms and understanding their information needs.
Here are four tips for determining what material matters should guide a company's disclosure:
Our experienced reporting strategists can assist in determining financial, impact and double materiality.
There are many data points and pieces of information in any company, varying from granular operational data points to strategic KPIs. The data points that are disclosed externally will depend on the reporting standards and frameworks the company follows and the outcome of its materiality process.
Consider these five questions when evaluating the accuracy of data:
Our Value Added Services team can assist in recommending KPIs based on local and international standards and frameworks or benchmarking KPIs to peer reports.
A good report structure is strategic and logical. It enables readers to understand what they are reading and anticipate further information. A good structure helps a reader to find key information easily.
In addition, a good structure:
Our talented content creators can develop a tailored, fit-for-purpose report structure for your internal and external reports.
Nobody wants to read a 200-page report. A good report provides sufficient context while being concise, i.e., ensuring it is an 'easy' read, has a 'storyline' and is not cluttered by unnecessary granular detail or information.
The most important steps for a concise report are:
Our language experts can ensure your report is consistent in style and correct in grammar while retaining the company's "unique voice".
Strategic design can take your report to the next level. It can enhance a report's accessibility and readability in various ways. Consider these five tips from our designers:
Our creative designers and content creators collaborate to ensure impactful designs that elevate the accessibility and content of your reports and other stakeholder communication elements.
Your online presence is key to communicating efficiently with investors. There are several digital strategies that can help build trust and interest among the investment community.
Consider our top three tips:
Our digital experts ensure impactful user journeys to maximise your investment in reporting.
Managing a reporting project involves navigating complex tasks, responsibilities, and challenges. At the core of this process is gathering accurate and relevant information, which requires meticulous planning and coordination.
Our seasoned project managers remain calm under pressure as they guide you through the end-to-end reporting process.
Reporting, whether internal or external, takes time to improve. An internal project manager should work closely with content providers and focus on getting their buy-in. Request regular feedback from the target audience and demonstrate continuous improvement.
Here are five tips for building a mature reporting suite:
Our specialist teams can develop disclosure roadmaps and assist in implementing lessons learned to improve each year's reporting suite
Creating an effective reporting strategy, reports and disclosures is akin to a finch diligently building its nest – a process that requires precision, care, and a clear vision.
Each reporting cycle presents a fresh opportunity to refine and enhance your company's disclosure, much like how a finch meticulously assembles its nest twig by twig, nurtures its eggs, and patiently awaits the emergence of its fledglings.
GMF is committed to partnering with you in this intricate process over the long term. Just as a finch shapes its nest, we will collaborate with you to construct your reporting strategy with all its reports and disclosures. Our approach focuses on continuous improvement, ensuring that each year builds upon the previous to elevate your stakeholder engagement.
Our comprehensive one-stop reporting hub offers a spectrum of services tailored to assist you with the company's full reporting needs, whether you are starting out or a mature reporter.
Contact us to tailor an approach and curate services that suit your requirements.
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