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2026 reports

Explore ACCA's 2026 policy and insights reports covering audit, finance transformation, public sector, SMEs, global economy and tax, skills and talent, sustainability and ESG, and AI and technology.

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Asia Pacific builds a sustainable future

This report explores how Asia Pacific can turn its lead in sustainability reporting into resilience across economy, environment and society.

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Global economic conditions survey

21st Oct 2026

Our global survey suggested that accountants remained cautious in Q3, but other indicators point to a resilient global economy

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Navigating ethics for trust

14th Oct 2026

AI is now a defining ethical issue for the accountancy profession - 61% rank the use of AI as their top ethical challenge.

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Measure what matters

25th Aug 2026

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) require practical and workable solutions for the increasing challenge of providing sustainability data.

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Bridging skills and data gaps for AI-enabled finance

14th Jul 2026

For finance teams to successfully become AI-enabled strategic providers of insight, skills and data gaps need to be bridged.

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The leadership behind reporting opportunities

24th Jun 2026

Corporate reporting often focuses on downside risks over opportunities, but this imbalance may limit investment and financing for innovation.

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SMP talent management

9th Jun 2026

Practical resources to help small and medium-sized practices attract, develop and retain the talent that underpins the resilience of small businesses.

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CFO leadership in globalisation

29th May 2026

This survey reveals how CFOs can navigate regulatory complexity, geopolitical risk and talent gaps as Chinese enterprises expand globally.

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Global talent trends

26th May 2026

The world’s largest annual survey of finance and accounting careers is now in its fourth year, exploring the latest trends and changes on AI, social impact and the world of work.

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Accelerating jurisdictional implementation of sustainability standards

7th May 2026

This report offers UK and China policymakers recommendations to advance high-quality sustainability disclosure and assurance standards.

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Accountants leading in a volatile world

27th Apr 2026

In a rapidly changing world, organisations rely on accountancy and finance professionals to provide strategic insight and support decision-making.

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Building future business

8th Apr 2026

If economic activity is supposed to benefit society, how do we seem to have ended up where the economic model which we have created seems so often to do the opposite?

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ISSA 5000: Demystifying the assurance of estimates

31st Mar 2026

This case study explores the assurance of estimates and forward-looking information to promote a consistent and proportionate approach.

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From number crunchers to storytellers

25th Mar 2026

A guide for early-career finance professionals, combining employer advice with insights from India’s leading stage actors to build communication skills.

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Neurodiversity in accountancy: navigating your career

17th Mar 2026

This report explores the changing narrative around neurodiversity and how employers can better support neurodivergent accountancy professionals.

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Sustainability reporting in Africa

13th Mar 2026

ACCA’s sustainability reporting journey aligns with PAFA’s efforts to advance adoption of international sustainability reporting standards in Africa.

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Sustainability reporting: working with estimates

25th Feb 2026

Data challenges hinder reliable sustainability reporting, making estimates essential when detailed data isn't available across the value chain.

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2026 Global economic outlook: Steady, but fragile global growth

29th Jan 2026

The global economy is set to grow in 2026, but uncertainty, fragmentation and financial risk are reshaping future planning.

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Career paths reimagined. The changing world of work

21st Jan 2026

Our latest report explores eight trends reshaping the world of work and why accountancy careers will become less linear and more flexible.

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