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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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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.
by Rachel Sinha , Consultant, Global Accountancy Profession Support and Stathis Gould, Head of Professional Accountants in Business and Integrated Reporting, IFAC | February 21, 2017
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, 2017
Excelling in the New Business Arena
People are motivated by what they believe in, and look for their accountants and advisors to be on the same wavelength.
by Dan Morris, Senior Partner and Managing Director, Morris + D’Angelo | January 30, 2017
Accountants Must Become Lifelong Learners
We are never done learning—we are more fulsome professionals and people when we take advantage of the many opportunities available to learn.
by Jamie Casap, Chief Education Evangelist, Google | January 17, 2017
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, 2017News and Resources
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ICAEW Announces New Further Education Programme for CFOs
Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales - April 3, 2017Get The Latest. Sent twice monthly.
