Leading global accountancy body ACCA is offering its members the chance to improve their skills and their chances of gaining valuable advisory work. 

ACCA is creating a strategic partnership with the Advisory Board Centre, the global professional body for the advisory sector. 

The partnership – which started in September – is designed to support members in building advisory skills and creating greater impact in organisations and communities worldwide. 

The collaboration brings together ACCA’s global expertise in professional development with the Advisory Board Centre’s internationally recognised research and frameworks for effective advisory boards. The partnership will provide ACCA members with new opportunities to expand their strategic influence, enhance their readiness for advisory roles, and unlock value for organisations of all sizes.

Lucia Real Martin, Executive Director-Relationships, ACCA said: ‘I welcome this partnership and urge ACCA members who are working – or aspire to work – in the advisory space to become involved in this initiative.

‘Finance professionals are trusted partners to business, and many are increasingly taking on advisory roles that shape the future of organisations. Our partnership with the Advisory Board Centre provides members with practical tools and connections to deepen their impact, and to contribute to sustainable value creation at a strategic level.’

Through this partnership, ACCA members will benefit from:

Specialised learning and insights on how advisory boards operate and add value.

Access to research and frameworks developed by the Advisory Board Centre for best-practice advisory engagements.

Opportunities to connect with a global community of advisors, business leaders, and organisations seeking strategic guidance.

The hub will serve as a trusted space for members to access curated content, thought leadership, practical tools, and networking opportunities tailored to the evolving landscape of advisory work. It will also offer a platform to share insights, build capability, and promote ethical and effective advisory engagement – ultimately supporting career development and enhancing value creation across sectors enhancing the advisory community.

Udo Doring, CEO and Executive Director, Advisory Board Centre, also welcomed the partnership. He said: ‘ACCA and the Advisory Board Centre can empower professionals to thrive in strategic advisory roles, while advancing the standards and impact of advisory practice globally.

‘The Advisory Board Centre is delighted to partner with ACCA to empower finance professionals globally. With their unique expertise, accountants can play a pivotal role in advisory boards – helping organisations navigate complexity, innovate, and grow responsibly.’

This partnership reflects ACCA’s commitment to supporting members in diversifying their careers and building influence at the highest levels of business, while also advancing the Advisory Board Centre’s mission to raise the standard of the global advisory sector.

See the work of the collaborative hub here.

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We are ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants), the only truly global professional accountancy body. Since we were founded in 1904, we’ve been breaking down barriers to the accountancy profession. Today we proudly support a diverse community of over 257,900 members and 530,100 future members in 180 countries.
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