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Chief financial officers and finance teams are now regarded as essential to building climate resilience through risk-based planning and sustainable ...

Confidence among chief financial officers, accountants, and finance professionals declined moderately in the third quarter of 2024, marking its lowest ...

KPMG in Singapore and the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants launched a pioneering learning ESG programme for the accountancy profession, ...

Accountants have a crucial role to play in terms of the concepts, principles, challenges and opportunities of nature-related reporting. The ...

Accountants are now facing a new era of ethical challenges, as a recent research by the Association of Chartered Certified ...

As the landscape of artificial intelligence adoption in accounting evolves, it is noted that there is no single approach being ...

As finance professionals continue to navigate around technological advancements, the considerations on how digitalisation can affect the function and the ...

The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants highlighted in a recent study the importance of digital literacy among finance professionals amid ...

The accountancy profession has a central role to play in driving and shaping the future of artificial intelligence use by ...

The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants says it is estimated that between 15-20% of the population are neurodivergent and organisations ...

Chief financial officers are becoming more optimistic regarding the economy, as a new ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) ...

According to the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, granted that it is estimated between 15–20% of the population are neurodivergent, ...

Given the advent of artificial intelligence and machine learning, the accounting profession faces challenges in talent as it continues to ...

As it is an undeniable reality that chief financial officers and finance professionals must face matters on sustainability and dedicate ample time ...

A high prevalence and deep concerns about the damaging impact of bribery and corruption on small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) ...

The finance function, including finance professionals and their roles, has been evolving to keep up with the changes in the market and ...

The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) identified the importance of knowing how to navigate the sustainability agenda among finance professionals in the road ...

Boardroom leadership, including chief financial officers, needs to manage artificial intelligence risks to drive trust, according to the Association of ...

Finance professionals and their roles have been evolving to keep up with the changes that have been happening here and there in ...

One of the five agendas that the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) identified for finance professionals to create a a better, fairer, and ...

The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) identified the importance of good ethics among finance professionals as one of the pathways to ...

Finance roles have long been evolving to keep up with the requisites imposed by the business world, be it regulatory ...

Economic confidence among chief financial officers declined moderately in the first quarter of 2024 and is slightly below its historical ...

Economic confidence among finance professionals hits highest level since the first quarter of 2023 , though cost concerns persist , according to ...

Remuneration ranks as the second most critical factor affecting talent attraction and retention in the audit profession across the majority ...

Work-life balance matters the most. In a recent joint survey by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants and the Chartered Accountants Australia and New ...

Embracing technology has been proven an imperative among firms to remain relevant in talent attraction and acquisition. This is among ...

An interest in sustainability reporting and assurance presents talent opportunities among audit professionals, but may imply a lack of clear ...

Despite concerted efforts, the accountancy profession is struggling to attract and retain talent, and at the same time is facing ...

Sustainability concerns are having a significant impact on investment and divestment processes, or in "the transactional workflow", the Association of ...

For many entrepreneurs, an initial public offering (IPO) represents a significant milestone or growth opportunity. The potential rewards can be ...

A strong diversity and inclusion culture is revealed to be a critical factor in deciding to work at an organisation. ...

Artificial intelligence is still on the threshold of business operations transformation, offering potential benefits for operational efficiency, cost savings, and ...

Chief financial officers step into the new year with strategies in mind for the benefit of their organisations as a ...

Cost pressures continue to ease according to accountants worldwide, but remain elevated by historical standards, said ACCA recently. The ACCA ...

Cost pressure amid global economic shifts has become a top concern for 58% of SMEs as they also face workforce ...

Providing support to an organisation's finance team is a must in intensifying the focus on risk management. In the Association ...

Building an effective risk culture and alignment to organisational objectives is a critical step on risk management, which can impact ...

Firms in Singapore need to produce plans for reducing their carbon emissions, according to a report from ACCA, IFAC and ...

As part of the journey to better sustainable reporting in 2024, a chief financial officer must understand how he or ...

As part of the process to better sustainable reporting which is tipped to become a vital topic in 2024, verification ...

The demand for sustainability reporting has been increasingly growing, driving actions by organisations for better business, according to the Association of ...

Finance leaders and professionals around the world are yet to concoct their plans on sustainability, according to a joint research ...

The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants qualification is gaining popularity in India, according to Helen Brand, the body's chief executive ...

https://youtu.be/eHND7xFhKd8 Accountants and other professionals involved in implementing sustainability reporting regularly face ethical dilemmas. The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants ...

In the face of the many advancements now in data and technology, it is undeniable that accountants are put in ...

Accountants remain the most trusted players in tax, according to a survey by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), ...

Accountants are optimistic about digital transformation, including artificial intelligence, according to a survey by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants ...

The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) and the Institute for Mergers, Acquisitions, and Alliances (IMAA) signed a strategic cooperation ...

Editor’s note: Lucia Real-Martin (pictured), Executive Director, Relationships at ACCA shed light on the challenges facing female finance professionals and ...

The sharp rebound in global confidence in the aftermath of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has ended, according to the latest ...

To become a value-adding CFO, one needs to adopt integrative thinking, said ACCA recently. CFOs need to change their mode ...

The accountancy and finance profession has a key role to play in driving a journey toward social equity while organisations ...

The CFO role continues to evolve, with the new generation of finance leaders driving a broader view of business performance ...

When it comes to R&D reporting, ACCA said there’s substantial room for improvement. According to a new research by ACCA ...

Risk culture has changed for the better, said ACCA recently when releasing results of a survey. According to the accountancy ...

Economic confidence rises as clear signs of business improvement emerge, said ACCA recently.While the accountancy body’s Q1 2023 Global Economic ...

The accounting talent crunch for employers might remain for the next couple of years. According to ACCA’s Global Talent Trends ...

ACCA and CFA Institute have launched a new climate finance course, the two organisations said recently. The launch comes as ...

One of the major challenges facing businesses today is increased costs, according to Global Economic Conditions Survey (GECS) by ACCA ...

While global business services models have evolved, matured and function successfully, they’re falling short of their value-adding potential, and in practice ...

Finance and sustainability are much more connected than previously thought. ACCA recently urged Malaysian firms to ensure that qualified finance ...

The latest internal control challenges include skilled staff shortage, technological advances, and the lack of executive emphasis, according to a ...

Finance and accounting professionals are worried about operating costs, said ACCA and IMA recently when releasing the latest edition of ...

ACCA announced recently that it will launch its new Global Business Services (GBS) Certificate in April. The global business services, ...

How can Asia Pacific finance professionals upskill and future-proof their career? ACCA launched the free new Career Navigator tool late ...

“Life challenges us, so that we become enlightened. And by recognizing our true intrinsic nature — our transcendent potential — ...

Economic confidence among finance and accounting professionals fell by 12 points in Q4 2021, due to the rapid spread of ...

Global economic recovery lost momentum in Q3 2021 though overall confidence and orders remained at high levels across regions, said ...

The fluctuating pandemic has changed many organisations when it comes to the perception of the finance function—the stronger appreciation for ...

Accountancy bodies including ACCA and Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ) recently urged professional accounts to make the ...

More than half of surveyed accountants (57%) had no knowledge of coding but many of them are interested in acquiring ...

The recovery of global confidence is swift and strong in Q2 of 2021 returning global activity to the pre-pandemic level ...

Leong Soo Yee (pictured), Executive Director, Markets, at ACCA weighs in. For FutureCFO's Female Leadership in Finance Series, Leong shared with ...

New G7 tax policies announced lately will face hurdles as the proposals are yet to be agreed by the G20 ...

Accountants have reservations about digital tools built for anti-fraud purpose, believing they are too expensive and irrelevant for smaller practices, ...

While some of the Gen Zers are already in the workforce, employers and senior executives such as CFOs need to ...

The global economy is bouncing back in terms of economic confidence, orders, employment and spending, said ACCA recently when releasing ...

CFOs need to co-pilot in new business models, lead in data governance and wear several hats, said ACCA recently when ...

More than 90% of finance leaders in Singapore view people as an organisation’s most important asset, said ACCA recently when ...

Global confidence in Q4 of 2020 stalled and remains fragile at the start of 2021, said ACCA and IMA (Institute ...

A global survey of 829 accountants and finance professionals reveals their deep concerns about social and environmental impact, with 90% ...

Global confidence improved significantly during Q3 of 2020 despite fears of a prolonged recession resulting from the current pandemic, said ...

It has been nine months since a virus has been labelled COVID-19 and measures to stop the spread of the ...

Data and digital transformations have increased exponentially in the workplace over the pandemic, with the role of and reliance on ...

Companies need to look beyond the financial imperative as economies around the world look to kickstart as a result of ...

The tough time facing many organisations would not go away quickly as the pandemic’s domino effect will continue to impact ...

This reports explains what Explainable artificial intelligence (XAI) is, why it matters to accountants, and how it works. Download

The coronavirus pandemic has specific implications for auditing firms, with the nature of the audit process needing engagement and direct ...

Global trends are transforming work and reshaping the future of the accountancy profession while the coronavirus pandemic is hitting the ...

Economic confidence has fallen by 13% to -45, representing a report low in the 11 year history of a research ...

The days of spreadsheets being the new technology for accountants are over and there is a fundamental need for accounting ...

The truth is talent is parity. The reality is that female CFOs outperform their male counterparts because they are held ...

There are three major long-term global economic issues, said ACCA, which recently published a related report together with the Institute ...

Economic crime costs the world $3.5 trillion per year and often sees countless people lose savings, jobs and sometimes much ...

Confidence across regions converged at low levels this quarter and the global index is at an eight-year low, according to ...

This report provides an overview of some of the various technologies that currently affect or are likely to affect the ...

Finance functions across many organisations are at a key point in theirdevelopment. They need to evolve to create the value ...

ACCA’s GECS (global economic confidence survey) indicates that global confidence index in Q2 fell slightly after the bounce in Q1. ...

The cyber threat is one of the most talked about issues that businesses face today. Yet the level of awareness ...

CFOs and finance leaders are aware of cyber security—almost 60% of those surveyed by ACCA rank it as the most ...

AI isn’t far away from being part of your daily work. According to a survey by ACCA in 111 countries, ...