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Empowering Finance Professionals is Fundamental in Attaining Sustainable Development in Africa (By Alta Prinsloo)

In today’s world, finance and accounting professionals must stay updated with the latest industry trends, technologies, and regulatory changes

By Alta Prinsloo, Chief Executive Officer, Pan African Federation of Accountants (PAFA) The finance and accounting profession has undergone significant transformation over the years, coming from a primarily transactional and compliance-focused role to a strategic and analytical function that drives business growth, fosters compliance, embraces technology, and integrates sustainability principles…

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Accounting and Financial Professionals Must Lead Africa’s Transition to Sustainable Development

Several African governments have issued policies toward meeting their sustainability commitments underpinned by environmental, social and governance (ESG) considerations

Accountants must be fit to lead Africa’s inclusive sustainable growth and economic recovery ensuring the continent’s place in the global arena, says ACCA, (The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) (www.ACCAGlobal.com) as it readies for its annual conference held for the first time in South Africa. Hundreds of accounting professionals from…

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The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) gets ready to empower finance professionals for sustainable development at Africa convention

ACCA will bring together up to 1,000 distinguished ACCA members and business leaders from across the continent to hear from a range of leading experts

One of Africa’s most impactful discussion forums on sustainable and economic development will use their 2023 landmark event to focus on what sustainable development means for the accountancy professional. At their Africa Members’ Convention this December, ACCA will bring together up to 1,000 distinguished ACCA members and business leaders from…

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In the future, Risk will be embraced as a positive. Is your business ready?

A changing environment means even the best risk management may not remain adequate for long

How will digital, new technologies, the global economy, politics, legislation, cyber security, ethics, and even climate change impact business and the Finance department? How ready is your business to change how you think about Risk? How can your business and board better exploit the opportunity implicit in risk and uncertainty…

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In the future, Ethics will be a key differentiator. Is your business ready?

First step: read ACCA’s report Ethics and Trust in a Digital age, which will help explain where best to begin

How will digital, new technologies, the global economy, politics, legislation, cyber security, ethics, and even climate change impact business and the Finance department? How will the principles of ethics that have been taught and ingrained in professional accountants become a significant differentiator between firms of equal technical capability? How ready do…

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10 Key Drivers That Are Forcing Changes on Business Processes, People and Services

Technology – more than just Automation and AI – is already creating the most seismic impact on the Finance, Audit and Accountancy functions

A new initiative by ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) (www.ACCAGlobal.com) the global accountancy body, has highlighted 10 key drivers that are already changing business processes, people and services. The report also addresses how the finance function within those businesses will need to prepare and adapt to meet transformative…

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Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) Report: Many businesses are not ready for a future that will require new accountancy skills

ACCA’s body of research shows there are diverse emerging issues where technical and communication skills will be vital by 2020–25

The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) (www.ACCAGlobal.com) has launched a campaign - (https://bit.ly/2TB11TP) supported by one of the largest ever global studies across the profession - on the skills accountants need as they head into the next decade. ACCA’s body of research shows there are diverse emerging issues where…