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Global Economic Conditions Survey shows recovery in confidence in Q3 but also a ‘weak and precarious’ global economy

A global survey of more than 1,000 senior accountants reveals an improvement in optimism in Q3 after a torrid first half of the year which saw confidence at record lows Activity measures, such as orders, capital spending and employment, also improved in the latest survey but only modestly - they remain at low levels consistent with the global economy operating well below the pre-COVID-19 level into 2021 …

Expectations for CFOs are accelerating according to joint ACCA - IMA

Findings of “The CFO of the Future” report show that the global pandemic is changing the role of the CFO…

ACCA issues a response to the Chancellor’s economic update statement

ACCA’s head of UK, Claire Bennison says:…

ACCA launches global mentoring programme connecting its members and affiliates together

Following a successful pilot in six markets, ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) is launching a global rollout of its mentoring programme – connecting members and affiliates with each other …

Covid-19 and digitalisation – the two main pressures on tax systems worldwide, says ACCA

Longer-term factors, such as environmental change and public attitudes towards resource exploitation are also playing a role …

Finance teams must leave their comfort zone and champion big data and forward-looking analytics to remain relevant

Accountants and finance teams have an opportunity to lead their organisations to better business decisions driven by insights from analysis of big data, rather than following a familiar pattern of reporting on past events …

Statement from ACCA responding to the Redmond review of local audit

Maggie McGhee, executive director for governance at ACCA, who sat on the advisory committee for the review, said:…

ACCA’s response to CDP, CDSB, GRI, IIRC and SASB’s statement of intent to work together towards comprehensive corporate reporting

ACCA’s head of corporate reporting, Richard Martin, says:…

ACCA invites young finance professionals and students to take part in the 8th edition of the global Prize Ethics & Trust in Finance for a Sustainable Future

The essay competition, rewarded by USD 20,000 prize, invites 35s or younger to reimagine how financial institutions, together with their stakeholders, can balance the desire for growth, security and stability for the post-pandemic world The closing date for essay submission to the 8th edition is set to 31 of May 2021…

SMPs continue to be a lifeline for SMEs in a post-Covid world

SMEs (small medium-sized enterprises) are a fundamental pillar of the economy The World Bank estimates they make up 90 percent of businesses globally and more than 50 percent of employment worldwide Smaller accountancy firms, also known as small medium-sized practices (SMPs), are the most trusted advisers to the small business community – and provide a crucial lifeline to a sector vulnerable to business failure and poor governance…