Talent is difficult to find for accountancy firms. One of the most important actions the industry can take to improve this is putting energy into diversity and inclusion, according to research Institute of Management Accountants (IMA...
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CPA Ireland September 30, 2022
Delivering Sustainability Starts With an Integrated Mindset
IFAC recently issued a call-to-action titled Championing an Integrated Mindset to Drive Sustainable Value Creation encouraging business leaders to promote and enable an integrated mindset to drive trust and sustainable value creation. At its core, an integrated mindset is about improving...
TRENDS: The International Media on Arab Affairs September 19, 2022
Women complain of bias in accounting profession in MENA
In a diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) study in the MENA region’s accounting profession, 63 percent of women across each of the surveyed MENA regions report experiencing behaviors they perceive to be rooted in bias against people like them. 83 percent of respondents with a disability...
Basel Institute on Governance September 6, 2022
For the sake of sustainability, clear out corruption – here's how accountants can play a role
Economic crimes are significant obstacles to the UN Sustainable Development Goals, and professional accountants can play a pivotal role to clear a path. This guest blog by Kevin Dancey, CEO of the International...
The Financial Gazette August 19, 2022
Accountants crucial in post-Covid era
International Federation of Accountants president Alan Johnson says accounting practitioners should use their skills to boost decision-making in the public sector as economies emerge from the Covid-19 pandemic. This comes as most countries have eased Covid-19...
Accountant August 9, 2022
Diversity contributes to better future prospects for accountancy
A diverse, equal and inclusive organization makes it easier to attract and retain accounting talent. It also promotes innovation; companies with diverse teams are 45 percent more likely to increase their market share. ...
Accountant Week August 8, 2022
Women and minorities turn away from accountancy
Diverse and inclusive accountancy firms attract staff more easily, who also stay on longer. In addition, offices with diverse teams are 45 percent more likely to increase their market share. But for many offices, it doesn't go far enough. ...
Accounting Today May 12, 2022
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IPSASB plans sustainability reporting standard for public sector
The International Public Sector Accounting Standards Board opened a global consultation asking for input on a proposal for a sustainability reporting framework for the public sector, echoing recent moves in the private sector.
Accounting Today May 6, 2022
Accountants work on improving diversity
The accounting profession is undergoing a reexamination of its efforts to address the lack of diversity, not only in the U.S. but in other parts of the world.
Last month, the Institute of Management Accountants, the California Society of CPAs and the International Federation of Accountants...
Canadian Accountant April 30, 2022
IFAC report: Audit fees in Canada rise to seven-year high
Audit fees in Canada hit a seven-year high in 2020 despite pandemic lockdowns and business restrictions, according to ...
