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Largest increase in economic confidence in history of global economic survey in Q1 2021

Global economic activity could return to pre-Covid level before end of this year …

Pass rates announced for ACCA’s first exam sitting for 2021

ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) announces the pass rates of its latest exam sitting for March 2021…

ACCA Pakistan and WWF-Pakistan to host the Earth Day Conversation 2021

ACCA Pakistan (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) and World Wide Fund for Nature-Pakistan (WWF-Pakistan) have joined hands to commemorate Earth Day 2021, to promote awareness about climate risks, shedding light on key environmental issues and concerns and inspiring collaborative action among citizens to address these challenges …

The role of public procurement in supporting SMEs towards sustainable recovery

At a joint ACCA, SMEunited and EBRD event, EU and global experts discussed obstacles faced by SMEs in accessing public procurement, the role of policy and decision-makers to reduce these barriers, and how governments can use public procurement as a strategic tool to foster sustainable and innovative growth They called for transparency, simplification of the process and professionalisation of the procurement function…

First ACCA student receives the newly launched Ummed Jain Scholarship

An ACCA student based in Nepal - Dikshya Lama - has been selected to receive the prestigious inaugural scholarship in memory of ACCA’s first Nepalese member…

‘The primary objective of UK audit reform must be to support high audit quality’ says ACCA

Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy’s audit white paper includes important steps in recognising the responsibilities of all of those within the ecosystem of company conduct, reporting and oversight …

Extractive industry companies fall short when telling the whole picture about climate risks in their annual reports

A detailed analysis of mining, oil and gas companies by ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) and the University of Glasgow Adam Smith Business School reveals the need for more clarity and depth in climate change related disclosures…

One in five small business owners struggling with mental health issues after a year of disruption

Small business owners are reporting a mental health and welfare crisis as they wage a constant battle to save their businesses, according to a survey from ACCA UK (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) and The Corporate Finance Network (CFN)…

Tim Kelland awarded ACCA Europe and the Americas Regional Advocate of the Year 2020

ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) has recognised Tim Kelland, Assistant Director, Finance Delivery Unit, NHS Wales, as its Regional Advocate of the Year Award for Europe and Americas for 2020…

Innovative project launched to support the accountancy profession in Ethiopia

ACCA (the Association of Chartered Accountant), in partnership with the Ethiopian regulator AABE (Accounting and Auditing Board of Ethiopia), has launched a project to support the development of the accountancy profession in EthiopiaThis work will be funded by the World Bank through a fund managed by the Ministry of Finance…