Technical resources

Technical factsheet: Managing performance

A well-managed workforce is generally a happier and more productive one. Managing performance is about recognising good performers and motivating them to stay and grow the business. It is also about addressing poor performance and helping people to improve.

Technical factsheet 192: Alternative dispute resolution (ADR)

The purpose of this factsheet is to provide guidance in respect of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) and the changes currently taking place in the UK.

Transformation challenges in finance

This report considers the challenges CFOs face by finance transformation and suggests a number of good practices that organisations can follow in transforming their finance operations.

Creating value through governance – towards a new accountability: a consultation

This consultation paper forms part of ACCA’s investigation into whether existing governance and risk management frameworks are ‘fit for purpose’. The consultation period closed 31 August 2014.

Accountants for small businesses

ACCA, March 2013. Accountants for Small Business is a campaign aiming to raise awareness of the value of professional accountants in SMEs. This report is the centrepiece of the campaign, which will build partnerships between ACCA and business associations, government agencies, and service providers in order to provide practical resources and support for SMEs investing in internal finance functions.

Drivers of change in the UK

Faye Chua, February 2013. This report outlines the UK-relevant findings from a global survey conducted in 2012 by ACCA and IMA across their membership on drivers of change for the accountancy profession. It presents the UK’s key drivers of change in the short, medium and long term for a variety of businesses. By identifying and exploring emerging trends, it can help accountants and business leaders prepare for an uncertain tomorrow.

Drivers of change in the US

Faye Chua, February 2013. This report outlines the US-relevant findings from a global survey conducted in 2012 by ACCA and IMA across their membership on drivers of change for the accountancy profession. It presents the US’s key drivers of change in the short, medium and long term for a variety of businesses. By identifying and exploring emerging trends, it can help accountants and business leaders prepare for an uncertain tomorrow.

Drivers of change in Asia-Pacific

Faye Chua, February 2013. This report outlines the Asia-Pacific-relevant findings from a global survey conducted in 2012 by ACCA and IMA across their membership on drivers of change for the accountancy profession. It presents Asia-Pacific’s key drivers of change in the short, medium and long term for a variety of businesses. By identifying and exploring emerging trends, it can help accountants and business leaders prepare for an uncertain tomorrow.

Drivers of change: global perspective

Faye Chua, February 2013. This report outlines the main findings of a survey recently conducted by ACCA and IMA across their membership on 100 drivers of change for the global accountancy profession. It presents the three critical drivers of change in the short, the medium and the long term for a variety of businesses. By identifying and exploring emerging trends, it can help accountants and business leaders prepare for an uncertain tomorrow.

The value creation model for business: 2010 and beyond

This report shares insights from more than 500 business leaders on the value professional accountants bring to organisations of all sizes and all sectors.