Finance teams have just five years to transform or risk becoming irrelevant, according to a new report by ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) and Chartered Accountants ANZ in association with PwC. The report, Finance evolution: Thriving in the next decade, stresses the vital role finance teams play in building sustainable businesses and urges…
In a comprehensive survey, ACCA’s Global Talent Trends 2024 highlights a critical diversity and inclusion culture, AI’s role in the profession, and mental health concerns in the workplace, with an in-depth look at South Asia’s unique market dynamics. This wake-up call for employers comes in the biggest global talent survey across the accountancy profession, ACCA’s…
The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), successfully hosted its Pakistan Leadership Conference 2024 in Lahore, Karachi, and Islamabad. Themed “Being Bold: Managing Multiple Priorities – Climate, Talent, and Tech,” the conference gathered industry leaders, government officials, and finance professionals to address today’s dynamic business world. ACCA Director – Asia Pacific, Mr. Pulkit Abrol, graced…
New research from ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) highlights the pressing challenges and strategic innovation opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The study, SMEs: Business challenges and strategic innovation opportunities, reveals three main challenges: escalating costs, workforce and talent management, and the evolving ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) reporting agenda. The SME…