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Optimism as small businesses start to get back to normal but financial support lagging behind

Small business owners are feeling upbeat about the prospect of trading getting back to normal but are still struggling with their mental health and finding financial support, according to a survey from ACCA UK (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) and The Corporate Finance Network (CFN)…

As Artificial Intelligence (AI) becomes more mainstream, environmental, social and governance (ESG) considerations are a key part of ensuring responsible adoption

While potentially offering tremendous benefit, the broad applicability of AI across society must be handled carefully and professional accountants have a key role to play …

Rethinking sustainable business

ACCA's chief executive Helen Brand, and president Mark Millar announce our new global campaign - 'Rethinking sustainable business'…

Culture is key to more women in the boardroom

ACCA chief executive calls for lasting change to correct anti-female bias at the top of business…

Pandemic pushes one in ten young people to change their career choice, says ACCA

A new poll commissioned by ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) suggests the Covid-19 pandemic has proved to be a time of career contemplation and change for young people …

Sustainability reporting standards need to be globally consistent and based on a common understanding of key concepts

Proposed changes to the IFRS Foundation’s Constitution to create an International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) to set sustainability standards are welcome, but more clarity is needed says ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants)…

Coding and the accountancy profession

Technology and digital skills are a core part of the accountant’s world Digital adoption is on the rise, and accountants are increasingly being asked to leverage digital to enhance the value they bring, says ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) in a new briefing paper called Coding: as a professional accountant, why you should be interested…

ACCA publishes its Report on Regulation

A robust regulatory framework is essential for the future of the profession and for public value, says ACCA …

Small businesses showing ambition to grow but struggling to obtain the right financial backing

SME owners are feeling more optimistic and are keen to invest in growth but are being frustrated by the mix of financial options open to them, according to a survey from ACCA UK (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) and The Corporate Finance Network (CFN)…

ACCA voluntarily publishes its gender and ethnicity pay gaps

ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants), has published its 2020 gender pay gap for its UK employees today It has also analysed its UK ethnicity pay gap for the first time …