AI will reshape the accountancy profession by changing how tasks are completed at all levels. Leading global accountancy body, ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) says that as AI becomes more commonplace, new responsibilities and tasks will emerge for finance teams as they focus on improving controls and specifying the desired information outcomes from…
Global accountancy body ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) has announced a redesign of its gold standard ACCA Qualification focused on a redefinition of accountancy which is expanding and reshaping the role of the profession. The redesign reflects the increasing role of accountants in driving the widening value needed for business success, combining profitability…
ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) and the University of London have collaborated on the launch of a new BSc (Hons) Professional Accountancy programme. This innovative programme integrates studies for the ACCA Qualification with those for the University of London BSc (Hons) Professional Accountancy into one study route, meaning that students can achieve both…
ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) Pakistan has officially released its comprehensive Budget Proposal for the fiscal year 2025–26, presenting a well-rounded, reform-oriented roadmap to strengthen Pakistan’s taxation system and promote sustainable economic growth. This proposal reflects over a decade of engagement with Pakistan’s fiscal reform process and is informed by extensive consultation with…
Over half (52%) (Mainland China 38% / HK 28% / India 63% / Ireland 24% / England 32%/ Wales25% / Scotland 25% / Malaysia 46% / Singapore 37% / Africa 80% / Asia Pacific 50% / Caribbean 68% / Middle East 68% / Canada 56% / US 53% / Europe 22% the finance professionals surveyed…
The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) reinforced its commitment to advancing Pakistan’s business landscape through a strategic engagement with the Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OICCI). During her official visit to Pakistan, Helen Brand OBE, Chief Executive of ACCA, led a high-level meeting with M Abdul Aleem, CEO & Secretary General of…
A high-level delegation from the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), led by Chief Executive Helen Brand OBE, met with Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif in a landmark meeting today. The engagement reaffirmed ACCA’s commitment to supporting Pakistan in advancing youth skills, promoting transparency in governance, and driving sustainable economic growth. The meeting was attended…
Confidence among global accountants declined again in early 2025, although the fall was much less marked than in Q4 2024, according to the Q1 2025 Global Economic Conditions Survey (GECS). The survey from ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) and IMA® (Institute of Management Accountants) suggests that confidence remains at its lowest since Q2…
The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) successfully hosted Pakistan Leadership Conversation (PLC) 2025 in Lahore, convening industry leaders, policymakers, and finance professionals to explore key drivers of sustainable economic growth in an evolving global landscape. Under the theme “From Surviving to Thriving: AI, Sustainability & Talent,” the conference examined how businesses and finance professionals…
The second edition of ACCA’s annual economic outlook examines the prospects and major risks for the global economy and key countries. The report, 2025 Global Economic Outlook: A highly uncertain world, includes an exclusive interview with economist Charles Goodhart, highlights key events in 2025, examines three trends to watch closely, and interviews chief financial officers…