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Professional accountants need to respond to the continually changing expectations of their organizations, the financial markets, and society. In addition, many accountants aspire to finance leadership roles, such as chief financial officer (CFO). As a result, they must fulfill their traditional responsibilities, while increasing their support of strategic and operational decision-making. Through education, life-long learning, and development, they must acquire the right mixture of skills, experiences, and attitudes, including leadership, strategy, business, management, and interpersonal skills. See the full overview.
Capacity Building in Context
by PAO Development Committee, IFAC | June 28, 2017
The IFAC Professional Accountancy Organization (PAO) Development Committee on what it takes to establish a PAO that is relevant, sustainable, and ready to adopt and implement international standards and best practices.
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The Ability to Anticipate Is a Necessary Leadership Skill for Accountants Moving Forward
Accountants must acquire the ability to anticipate change and recognize its opportunities, says Dan Griffiths, Director of Strategy Planning, Tanner Co.
by Dan Griffiths, Dan Griffiths, Director of Strategy Planning, Tanner Co. | May 30, 2016Adapting to Survive and Thrive in a World of Change
Since I started my career, the world has changed in astonishing ways. Smartphones have replaced landlines. Texts and emails have supplanted letters and telexes.
by Kevin Dancey, Past President and CEO, Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada | May 17, 2016
How Do Gen Y and Z Accountants Want to Learn?
Accountants from the younger generations have their own preferences and expectations for learning.
by Terri Smith, Senior Customized Learning Consultant, Business Learning Institute | May 4, 2016Digital Currencies: Where to from Here?
The most popular of the digital currencies, Bitcoin, was launched in 2008 by the mysterious “Satoshi Nakamoto” to provide an alternative payment system that was instantaneous, inexpensive, and secure. There is no doubt that Bitcoin is
by Lee White, Chief Executive Officer, Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand | May 3, 2016
Leadership Perspectives of Generations X and Y
Organizations must create the right environment for Generation X and Y leaders to flourish, says Dan Griffiths, Director of Strategy Planning, Tanner Co.
by Dan Griffiths, Dan Griffiths, Director of Strategy Planning, Tanner Co. | April 26, 2016News and Resources
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To Reduce Stress, Accountants Should Take a Breath
Accounting Web - October 14, 2016
ACCA Launches Innovations to Its Qualification to Shape the Future of Global Accountancy
Business Wire - October 12, 2016
Finance Professionals Meeting Today’s Business Challenges
IFAC - October 11, 2016
Will Artificial Intelligence and Cloud Accounting Replace the Accountants of Tomorrow?
Forbes - October 11, 2016
Salaries "to Jump by 2.9% in Finance and Accountancy"
Economia - October 11, 2016
EY Plans to Hire 15,200 in U.S. in FY 2017
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