The Association of International Certified Professional Accountants (AICPA and CIMA) unveiled a profession-led initiative to actively shape the accountancy profession’s future.
The Rise2040: Shaping the Future of Finance and Accounting is seeking to to deliver a shared vision of how the profession will evolve amid technological advancement (artificial intelligence), data expansion, and increasing complexity.
AICPA & CIMA identifies five interconnected drivers shaping the accountancy profession’s future:
- Technology and data infrastructure
- Value model transformation
- Talent and workforce dynamics
- Regulatory and trust architecture
- Market and societal expectations
According to a press release, Rise2040 is designed as an ongoing platform, not a one-time report, which is built on structured foresight methodologies and AI-enabled analysis. It serves as a continuous system for capturing insights and translating them into action across the global profession.
The initiative is aimed to evolve through expanded engagement, deeper analysis, and practical tools to help firms, organisations, and professionals access and apply insights in real time.
