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6、Tax,ACCAContentsIntroduction 4How can integrated thinking support SMEs?4What is integrated thinking?5Why integrated thinking and integrated reporting?6External benefits 6Internal benefits 6So why arent more SMEs embracing integrated thinking and integrated reporting?6How can we support SMEs along th