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ACCA extends support of the Scottish Accountancy & Finance Award

ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) is pleased to announce continued support and sponsorship for the Scottish Accountancy & Finance Awards until at least 2020 …

Fair taxation of the digital economy is a global concern, says ACCA in its response to European Commission’s consultation

ACCA comments on future of taxation for the digital economy…

ACCA welcomes the start of the Bulgarian Presidency

ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) welcomes the start of the mandate of Bulgaria at the helm of the Council of the EU The global accountancy body notes Bulgaria’s priorities while acknowledging the significant challenges ahead, including Brexit negotiations…

Helen Brand receives an honorary degree from the University of Exeter

Helen Brand OBE, chief executive of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) received an honorary degree from the University of Exeter on Saturday 16 December Helen was recognised for her outstanding contribution to the global accountancy profession and the links she has helped establish between the university and the world’s leading professional accountancy body…

Be sure to avoid a January hangover for tax self-assessment, says ACCA

As the UK prepares for Christmas and the new year Chas Roy-Chowdhury, head of tax at ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) has offered a reminder to not leave tax self-assessment to late in January…

ACCA’s eighth virtual conference sees record online turnout

The beginning of December saw ACCA hold its epic three-day global virtual conference, Accounting for the Future…

Scottish Budget backs business and supports growth, says ACCA

Responding to today’s Scottish Budget outlined by the Finance Minister, Head of ACCA Scotland Craig Vickery says,…

National Economic Crime Centre is a welcome addition to the fight against economic crime, say leading accountancy bodies

The Consultative Committee of Accounting Bodies (CCAB) has welcomed this week’s launch of a nationwide anti-corruption strategy, including the formation of a National Economic Crime Centre, as an important first step in an integrated approach to financial crime…

CFOs risk losing relevance and global competitiveness if they do not embrace technology, says ACCA

Chief Financial Officers (CFOs) have an unprecedented opportunity as core contributors to the adoption of new technologies to drive business growth However if they don’t embrace this opportunity, they risk losing competitiveness and remaining relevant amid a fast-moving digital landscape, according to a new report by ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants)…

Leo Lee FCCA becomes ACCA’s President

New Council officers announced for 2017 / 18…