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Global economic confidence falls to lowest level in almost eight years in Q3 2019

A survey of more than 1,000 senior accountancy experts on economic conditions worldwide finds that global confidence in Q3 fell to its lowest level since 2011…

Creating value and driving sustainability, accountability and the digital agenda through Public Sector Innovation

ACCA leads the debate on Public Sector Innovation with EU experts at the European Court of Auditors and calls for more radical change …

Research shows benefits of multidisciplinary firm structure in producing high quality audits

A global alliance of accounting organisations has found that firms that offer both audit and non-audit services are best positioned to deliver robust and reliable assurance…

ACCA explores the power of ethics, trust and sustainability in its latest global initiative

ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) is highlighting the ‘power of ethics, trust and sustainability’ in its latest global project, launched today This global theme will showcase how digital advances, tightening regulation and changing consumer behaviour have introduced new ethical complexities to the ever-changing business world As a result, the need for the ethical leadership that professional accountants are best placed to deliver has never been greater…

ACCA celebrates twenty years in the Caribbean

ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) honoured its landmark anniversary in the Caribbean with members and partners at a celebratory gala…

ACCA UK signs Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with The Academy of Experts

ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) signed a MoU with The Academy of Experts (TAE) on 3 September 2019 …

ACCA forges the path for social and environmental value creation and calls for collective action by business, finance professionals and society

ACCA forges the path for social and environmental value creation and calls for collective action by business, finance professionals and society…

ACCA responds to Department for Business audit consultation

In response to BEIS’ initial consultation on recommendations by the Competition and Markets Authority, Maggie McGhee, ACCA’s executive director – governance, said:…

Public sector finance professionals seek a more radical future, finds global research – but challenges lie ahead

The public sector’s image as a place where little or no innovation happens is challenged in a global research report from ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants), Innovation in public finance The report reveals that 91% of public sector respondents said some kind of innovation was happening in their organisation, with slightly less - 90% - in the private sector claiming this was the case …

An accountancy world, stronger together – ACCA celebrates Connections Day

ACCA is celebrating its first Connections Day (Thursday 12 September), bringing together its members, future members, stakeholders and partners around the world with a host of events to highlight the importance of connectivity …