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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.
The “Anticipatory Accountant” Takes the Lead
by Bhumi Jariwala, Editor, IFAC Global Knowledge Gateway and Eli R. Khazzam, Editor-in-Chief, IFAC Global Knowledge Gateway | January 3, 2017
The “Anticipatory Accountant” and demonstrating personal accountability in leadership were among the key themes discussed at Digital CPA in Las Vegas—the IFAC Global Knowledge Gateway team provides coverage of the speakers and trends.
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Improving Diversity and Inclusion
Organizations that embrace diversity and inclusion outperform those that don’t; as Joy Thomas, President and CEO of CPA Canada and an IFAC Board Member, puts it, “Not only is [diversity and inclusion] the right thing to do but it is a business...
by Joy Thomas, President & CEO, CPA Canada | January 17, 2017
Tangible Steps to Build Diversity & Inclusion
Organizations that want to be more diverse and inclusive need to consider their initial steps, including buy-in from senior leadership.
by Linda Mills, Director, Technical Accounting Activities, Institute of Management Accountants | January 3, 2017
Accountants and the Language of Innovation
The accounting profession must re-awaken its ability to innovate with new industries.
by Tom Hood, Executive Director & CEO, Maryland Institute of CPAs | December 13, 2016
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As the accountancy profession changes, so too does our idea of leadership development.
by Sarah Elliott, Executive Coach and Leadership Development Expert, Intend2Lead | December 13, 2016
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CPAcom has played a formative role in the technological revolution for the accountancy profession.
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The DNA of the CFO
EY - March 27, 2017
AAT Becomes First Accountancy Body to Sign Women in Finance Charter
AAT - March 22, 2017
Anton Colella: Leadership 4.0
ICAS - March 2, 2017
CPA Canada’s Joy Thomas Appointed to National Steering Committee on Financial Literacy
CPA Canada - March 1, 2017
Advancing Women in Leadership: Q&A
CPA Canada - February 14, 2017
5 Tech Predictions for Finance in 2017
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