2020

ACCA exams offered globally despite Covid-19 disruptions

ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) announces the pass rates of its latest exam sitting for September 2020…

ACCA and Green Finance Platform say green finance education crucial to economic recovery

At joint online event, global experts explore the increasing need for the finance sector to develop new capabilities through relevant education and training in green finance principles and practice …

Accountants ‘deeply concerned’ about building back better and social and environmental impacts

A global survey of 829 accountants and finance professionals reveals their deep concerns about social and environmental issues, with 90 per cent of respondents saying they want organisations to increase efforts to become more environmentally sustainable and make a more positive impact on society after the pandemic …

ACCA responds to the FRC’s Future of Corporate Reporting Discussion Paper

The FRC’s Future of Corporate Reporting Discussion Paper is a timely consultation, says ACCA …

Linking SDGs and green inclusive recovery post COVID-19 : measuring progress for better implementation

International and EU experts debated SDGs and sustainable recovery at an event jointly hosted by Eva Lindström, Member of the European Court of Auditors and ACCA during the EU Sustainable Development week…

‘It’s time to rethink business for a sustainable recovery’, says ACCA as it launches a new campaign for Quarter 3 2020

The accountancy profession’s role in building and maintaining a sustainable recovery in these challenging times is the focus for ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) over October, November and December 2020…

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 …