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Articles written By Jackie Bettington


Dr Jackie Bettington has over 25 years of experience as a board director, researcher, educator and consultant in the governance, information management and heritage. Her research focus is on understanding how director motivation and capability influence board and organisational performance. Jackie teaches governance, business law, ethics and social enterprise at both undergraduate and post-graduate levels.

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Director Financial Literacy

As a board director understanding financial statements is not just about fulfilling a role; it’s about proactive stewardship and ensuring your organisation’s success. If the complexity of financial duties seems overwhelming, know that you are not alone. Research from QUT indicates that even seasoned directors regularly engaging with financial statements can feel this pressure (Bettington, 2023). Director financial literacy is widely defined as ’the ability to read and understand the fundamental financial statements - balance sheet, income statement and statement of cash flows’.

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