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According to one estimate US$18 trillion will be added to the value of organisations by 2022. Digital transformation is one of the key phrases of the moment. How should the CFO approach this? How should we address the challenges of leading in this transformed world?

In this joint article between Alibaba Cloud and ACCA we explore the nature of digital transformation as it impacts organisations in general and, more specifically, the finance function. 

The advances in technology including 5G and the Internet of Things provide further opportunities to transform organisations.  Drawing on their experiences Alibaba Cloud provide insights into this developing world and how finance leaders need to approach it.

Being a leader in this transformed world requires us to reposition our skill sets.  The article explores the implications of this and how finance leaders should respond.