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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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Women have the right instincts to be excellent accountants and leaders, says Kimberly Ellison-Tayler, Chair of the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) and Global Accounting Strategy Director at Oracle, in a new interview conducted during the AICPA...
by Kimberly N. Ellison-Taylor, Chair, American Institute of CPAs | March 3, 2017
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The technological evolution creates opportunities for all professional accountants to continually learn in the manner that suits their needs.
by Amy Vetter, Global Vice President, Education & Head of Accounting, Xero | March 2, 2017
Transforming IFAC PAIB Meetings for Strategic Impact
During 2016, the IFAC Professional Accountants in Business Committee completely changed its meeting structure, with both a positive reception from participants and increased impact overall.
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Generation Next
A new ACCA survey provides valuable insights into young professional accountants and the implications for employers.
by Jamie Lyon, Head of Corporate Sector, ACCA | February 2, 2017News and Resources
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