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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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Five Reasons Why the Finance Function Is Ready for Disruption
Many finance professionals underestimate the impact of technology on their jobs when there is actually no time to waste in sharpening technological competencies.
by Erik Kolthof, Senior Advisor, Senior Advisor, Accountants in Business, Royal Nederlandse Beroepsorganisatie van Accountants | July 31, 2017
Financial Management Reform in UK Government: Putting Finance at the Heart of Decision Making
Solid management information can help governments manage resources and make decisions that deliver value for money.
by Rebecca McCaffry, FCMA, CGMA, Associate Technical Director–Management Accounting, the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants | July 31, 2017
AICPA ENGAGE 2017
The people, key technology themes, and ideas from AICPA’s inaugural ENGAGE conference in Las Vegas, June 11-15, 2017.
by Bhumi Jariwala, Editor, IFAC Global Knowledge Gateway | June 29, 2017
Dutch Accountants in Business Develop Vision for the Future of Their Profession
Through an interactive session with its members, the Royal Nederlandse Beroepsorganisatie van Accountants is working with accountants in business to develop a vision for the future of their profession.
May 30, 2017
Disrupting the Accountancy Profession
The accountancy profession faces significant opportunities and risks from digital disruption and rapidly evolving technology.
by Stathis Gould, Head of Professional Accountants in Business and Integrated Reporting, IFAC | May 24, 2017News and Resources
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