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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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Businesses today need a cultural shift that gives employees the freedom to be creative and innovative in order to move forward.
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Entering the Workforce? Be Fearless!
As you enter the workforce, be a sponge and soak every opportunity up—don’t be afraid to take risks and innovate.
by April Day, President, Women’s Business Enterprise Alliance | March 6, 2018
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To be an effective business partner, you need business acumen, passion, an inquisitive nature, and interpersonal skills both inside the organization and outside of it—as well as integrity and trust.
by Steve McNally, IMA Global Board Member and Former Director & Controller, Supply Chain Finance, Campbell Soup Company | January 29, 2018
AICPA Chair: Incorporating Diversity in Thought & Leadership
Organizations need to be diverse in both thought and leadership in order to be successful and remain relevant.
by Kimberly Ellison-Taylor, Chair, AICPA | January 17, 2018
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Professional accountants can use their unique skills to anticipate the future.
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