ACCA Asia Pacific Dialogue 2024

The inaugural ACCA Asia Pacific Dialogue, held in Hanoi, Vietnam, on 28-29 May 2024, brought together over 700 attendees from 15 countries and 18 sectors to address the critical issues shaping the future of the region.

Consultation: Invest 2035: The UK's Modern Industrial Strategy

ACCA is supportive of what Government is seeking to achieve through the industrial strategy and look forward to reviewing the developed plans as they become available.

ACCA: Priorities for the EU 2024 – 2029

ACCA is pleased to present its policy recommendations for the EU 2024 – 2029 on Sustainability, AI and Talent

Market Demand for Professional Accountancy Services in Singapore

Singapore has cautiously reopened more sectors of its economy and has been living with the coronavirus successfully, relying on one of the world’s highest vaccination rates to keep hospitalisations low. This resilience and buoyancy will attract more companies to its shore. As these companies continue to face technological disruptions, pressures to expand overseas, rising costs and intensifying competition, they will need external advice to supplement their internal expertise.

Market Demand for Professional Accountancy Services in the Asia-Pacific

Report findings illustrate that the demand for professional accountancy services has not decreased. In fact, it is now required even more urgently to address the challenges posed by the pandemic, as well as to harness opportunities for business growth.

Isle of Man Financial Services Authority Discussion Paper - Funding Financial Regulation and Designated Business Oversight - DP20-01/T14

ACCA’s response to the Isle of Man Financial Services Authority discussion paper on Funding Financial Regulation and Designated Business Oversight - DP20-01/T14

'Accounting for human capital' webinar

As the European Commission is preparing its renewed sustainable finance strategy, including the revision of the Non-Financial Reporting Directive, ACCA and the Adecco Group are delighted to invite you to a Chatham House rule interactive webinar to brainstorm on 'Accounting for human capital'.

EU GREEN WEEK 2020 Virtual Conference: Incorporating Nature In The Heart Of Business Decision-Making And Disclosure

ACCA, Capitals Coalition and Deloitte are delighted to invite you to their joint session on Day 3 called “Incorporating Nature In The Heart Of Business Decision-Making And Disclosure”, on 22 October, from 12.00 till 13.00h CET.

Online Event - European Skills Agenda & Meaningful work for the digital professional

As part of the European Vocational Skills Week 2020, ACCA and EY are delighted to invite you to a lively discussion on European Skills Agenda & Meaningful work for the digital professional- what are the skills needed for successful green and digital transitions?

MoJ's non-contentious probate - Mandating online professional applications

ACCA’s response to the Ministry of Justice consultation on Non-Contentious Probate - Mandating online professional applications

Professional Services, Progression Pathways (Singapore)

This report aims to present the implications on possible approaches that SMPs can take to meet these changing demands and move up the value chain via two key pathways – business diversification and technology adoption.

Consultation by Isle of Man FSA - Fees 2020 (CP19-07/T14)

ACCA welcomes the opportunity to provide feedback on the proposed fees for 2020. We represent ACCA members and firms of accountants registered with the Authority to provide financial services in the Isle of Man. Our response to this consultation is informed by members’ input obtained from the ACCA Members’ Network in the Isle of Man.

Proposed Revisions to the Code to Promote the Role and Mindset Expected of Professional Accountants

ACCA welcomes the opportunity to comment on the proposals to revise the Code to promote the role and mindset expected of professional accountants.

Digitalisation, SDGs and the future of work: addressing tomorrow's skills and jobs challenges

ACCA, PwC, BSA | The Software Alliance and European Movement International welcome you to a thought-provoking discussion addressing tomorrow's skills and job challenges. This is a side event related to Finland’s Presidency of the Council of the European Union.

PSAB consultation on reviewing approach to IPSAS

ACCA welcomes the opportunity to comment on the consultation paper issued by PSAB on Reviewing PSAB’s Approach to International Public Sector Accounting Standards. The ACCA Public Sector Global Forum, staff experts and broader ACCA stakeholders have considered the matters raised and their views are represented in the following. The Public Sector Accounting Board (PSAB) has clearly undertaken a thorough review of the role of International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS). To read in full, please download the consultation response.

Statutory audit services: initial consultation on the Competition and Markets Authority recommendations

ACCA response to BEIS consultation on the CMA’s recommendations to improve audit quality, competition and resilience in the statutory audit services market. These recommentions can be found on the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) final report published on 18 April 2019.

Event report: Collaborative economy and new business models’ challenges

ACCA, UEAPME and European Movement International are delighted to invite you to a lively panel discussion to discuss the main features of these new business models, the opportunities but also their limits, and how policymakers can support innovation while also protecting consumers, workers and communities.

Drivers of change and future skills in Kenya

This report is published by ICPAK and ACCA. It forms part of ACCA's research into the future of accountancy, the drivers of change in the profession and the skills that will be most needed in the future.

Invitation: Social Mobility – how can we increase opportunities through training and education?

To shift mentalities we need everyone to be on board and with this in mind the ACCA, PwC, European Movement International and the European Youth Forum are delighted to invite you to a lively debate hosted by Martina Dlabajova, MEP, on how improving training and education can be critical factors for social mobility.

Generation Next: managing talent in the public sector

The fourth and final in a series of sector-specific Generation Next studies, this report explores the work preferences and career aspirations of the youngest professionals in the public sector, globally.

The value of NEDs in SMEs, report by UWE

ACCA is proud to be part in sponsoring The value of non-executive directors to small and medium size enterprises, including a gender perspective, a report by the University of West England.

Hong Kong's Automated Future – An RPA Guide for Finance Functions

KPMG China and ACCA Hong Kong joint report looking at the current state of automation technologies in Hong Kong, with a particular focus on RPA implementation within finance functions.

FinTech, Blockchain and ICO event Brussels 27 March 2018

ACCA and EY event FinTech, blockchain and Initial Coin Offerings (ICO): adapting to the changing landscape Press Club, 95 rue Froissart, Brussels 14.30pm-18.00pm, followed by a cocktail reception

Generation next: managing talent in large accountancy firms

The third in a series of sector specific studies, this report explores the work preferences and career aspirations of the youngest professionals in large accountancy firms.

Belt and road initiative event Brussels

ACCA and the EU-Asia Centre, the European Movement International (EMI) and UEAPME host a multi-stakeholder conference on 'The Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) : Reshaping the Global Value Chain', 30 January 2018.

ACCA consultation response library

A library of ACCA’S consultation responses and policy submissions from 2003 to 2017.

ACCA consultation response library

A library of ACCA’S consultation responses and policy submissions from 2003 to 2017.

ACCA response to UK government Smart Cities inquiry

Examining the potential benefits of a UK Government Strategy on Smart Cities. An inquiry issued by the All Party Parliamentary Group on Smart Cities (APPGSC).

The race for relevance - technology opportunities for the finance function

This report explores the opportunities and challenges that technology presents for the future CFO function in the face of extraordinary digital change impacting businesses. The report shares insights from leading executives across the world on the technologies changing the face of the finance function, and examines how finance can harness the explosion in digital capabilities to help drive long term corporate value.

Generation next: managing talent in SMPs

The second in a series of sector-specific 'Generation Next' studies, this report explores the work preferences and career aspirations of younger professionals in small and medium-sized practices, globally.

The economic benefits of the modern silk road: the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC)

ACCA and Pakistan-China institute study the opportunities and challenges the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) bring to Pakistan and professional accountants in the country.

The CFOs' guide to technology roadmapping

IMA and ACCA examine the use of industry Technology Roadmapping as a key tool for CFOs evaluating research and development projects.

Generation Next: managing talent in finance shared services

Insights into the work preferences and career aspirations of the youngest generation in finance and accounting shared services organisations.

50 drivers of change in the public sector

This report forms part of the ACCA Professional accountants – the future series and focuses exclusively on identifying the 50 drivers of change that are expected to have an impact on the public sector and how professional accountants will need to continue to play a pivotal role in the decade ahead.

Ethics and trust in a digital age

This report draws on the views of 10,000 members, students and business leaders globally to examine the challenges raised by new technologies. Through a range of case studies, and drawing on the principles of the International Ethical Standards Board for Accountants (IESBA), the report offers insight and guidance to professional accountants and auditors on issues from cyber-security to crypto-currencies.

The belt and road initiative

This report provides an overview of China’s ambitious Belt and Road (B&R) initiative, drawing from various sources internationally as well as from within China.

Emerging from the shadows the shadow economy to 2025

This study provides a comprehensive view of emerging shadow economy (SE) factors and possible evolution of the SE. In addition to the above, this research also considers the role of the accountancy profession around the world as the SE evolves.

Jobs of tomorrow: what educational skills do we need?

ACCA and PwC hosted a joint event looking at the shortage of skills needed for a healthy European Economy.

Divided we fall distributed we stand. The professional accountant’s guide to distributed ledgers and blockchain

This report explores the concept of distributed ledgers, often referred to as blockchain, with the aim of illuminating this area by exploring what a distributed ledger is, where it might have commercial applications and how it relates to accountancy and finance professionals.

Risks and opportunities of blockchain and distributed ledgers

Watch highlights from the ACCA and EY panel discussion on the risks and opportunities of blockchain and distributed ledger technology (BDLT).

Business models of the future: emerging value creation

This report examines six business models assessing their characteristics and the world in which they operate using the 'Full Stack' framework. The report also examines the role professional accountants play in start-ups and larger organisations seeking to learn from new business models.

ACCA consultation response library

A library of ACCA’S consultation responses and policy submissions from 2003 to 2016.

Smarter cities, simpler cities: Accounting for the city of the future - spotlight on India

This report explores what is meant by a 'smart city', smart city adoption globally and the role professional accountants play in the journey a city undertakes to becoming 'smart'.

Professional accountants - the future: generation next

The report shares insights on the work preferences and career aspirations of the youngest generation in accounting and finance today.

China's next 100 global giants 2016 edition

Two years on from the first global giants report, this report identifies the next generation of 100 fastest-emerging Chinese businesses that will be competing globally over the next three to five years.

FinTech - transforming finance

This report explores the transformation underway as a result of the continued expansion of FinTech and its ongoing impact across the financial services landscape.

Digital finance function: introduction

Introduction to the series jointly run by ACCA and PwC and exploring the challenges that digital disruption brings to the finance function.

Innovation and ERM: partners in managing the waves of disruption

A joint report with the Institute of Management Accountants (IMA) looking at how enterprise risk management (ERM) and innovation together can provide businesses with the tools to combat waves of disruption.

Professional accountants - the future: drivers of change and future skills

This global report brings an in-depth insight into the future of the profession - the drivers of change through to 2025

ACCA response to the IAASB consultation on Enhancing Audit Quality in the Public Interest

ACCA responds to the IAASB public consultation on Audit Quality

Future of audit

The idea of audit as a single, universal service that is the same for all types of entity anywhere in the world, is under unprecedented strain.

Complete finance professionals in India

This report looks at how Indian businesses are addressing skills gaps in their finance functions

Hiring an intern: ACCA’s best practice guide

Internships play an extremely important role in opening up the accountancy profession as a career path and attracting new talent to the industry.

The data revolution

This report draws attention to the radical change in the role of data in relation to the accountancy profession. It touches upon issues of data management, data governance and data lifecycle, and describes key current and future trends for a broad range of data-related activities.

The Global SMP Business Model Survey

The Global SMP Business Model Survey provides a unique insight into how the SMP business model is changing to adapt to a new reality.

SoMoClo technologies: transforming how and where business takes place

This report seeks to bring insight into the challenges and opportunities of SoMoClo for finance professionals, but, above all, encourage people around the world to experiment and discover even more exciting opportunities for themselves.

Cybersecurity - fighting crime's enfant terrible

The purpose of this report is to review the cyber-threat landscape, to discuss cybersecurity and its future trends and areas of concern, and to highlight particular areas that are likely to have direct impact on the future of accountancy.

China’s next 100 global giants

This report identifies 100 emerging businesses that are not yet well known outside China but will be competing globally over the next three to five years.

An introduction to ACCA’s technical policy work

This document outlines the work of ACCA on technical policy issues and details the main individual areas of focus.

Tomorrow's finance enterprise

This report seeks to answer the question, what are the key influences shaping the future role of the CFO and tomorrow’s finance enterprise?

Accountants and strategic leadership

This paper looks at the future of corporate reporting, following the introduction of the Integrated Reporting Framework from the IIRC.

Future of local audit – secondary legislation

Comments from ACCA to the Department for Communities and Local Government.

Big data: its power and perils

This report identifies the impacts of big data on the accountancy and finance professions in the coming five to ten years.

Chairs of regulatory bodies

Comments from ACCA to the Legal Services Board.

IAESB: Proposed revised IES4, initial professional development - professional values, ethics, and attitudes (revised)

Comments from ACCA to the International Accounting Education Standards Board, October 2012

Digital Darwinism: thriving in the face of technology change

This report presents the top 10 technology trends that will have the potential to significantly reshape the business and accountancy landscape.

FRSSE 2015 amendments under UK GAAP framework

The new UK GAAP framework, mandatory from January 2015, does not dispense with the FRSSE

Technology trends: their impact on the global accountancy profession

This paper presents propositions which are based on available, established and emerging technologies, and the ways in which they could potentially impact on the profession over the next five to 10 years and beyond.

The future of finance talent

Deborah Kops and Jamie Lyon, April 2013. This report suggests a number of trends that could affect finance talent management in the future. It focuses particularly on the implications of further growth in shared services, outsourcing, the rise of global business services and their relationships with the retained finance organisation. These trends are intended to stimulate the debate on the future of talent management in global finance functions.

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 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: 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.

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.

The changing role of the CFO

This joint report with IMA discusses the future of the finance function, and in particular the future role of the CFO. Emerging challenges are identified in the areas of regulation, globalisation, technology, risk, transformation, stakeholder management strategy, reporting, talent and capability.

100 drivers of change for the global accountancy profession

This study identifies the drivers shaping the landscape for businesses and professional accountants over the next decade.

Closing the value gap: understanding the accountancy profession in the 21st century

This research asked the accountancy profession and the public about trust and public value. The findings reveal a profession keen to re-examine its future.

Confidence accounting: a proposal

A consultation to discuss the problem of uncertainty inherent in many of the values in a set of accounts.

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.

Hitting the notes, but what’s the tune?

ACCA and Deloitte, a leading professional services firm, have worked together on this joint report, exploring the current and anticipated future challenges in narrative reporting within annual reports.

The relevance and utility of leading accounting research

ACCA research report 120, by J. Unerman and B. O'Dwyer.

Financial shared services centres: opportunities and challenges for the accounting profession

Fahy, Cacciaguidi-Fahy and Currie, 2002. This report examines the experiences of multinational enterprises and public sector organisations which have established financial shared service centres (FSSCs) in the UK and Ireland. It reports the results of a postal survey of FSSCs, and contains seven case studies of organisations which have established FSSCs. Key issues explored include the emergence of FSSCs in Europe, the impact of an FSSC on strategic business units, and the implications of the FSSC 'phenomenon' for the development of the accounting profession. (RR-79)