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Challenges in talent acquisition, cost management, and ESG reporting emerge as the three top hurdles for SMEs as we enter 2024 New research from ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) highlights the pressing challenges and strategic innovation opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The study, SMEs: Business challenges and strategic innovation opportunities, reveals three main challenges: escalating costs, workforce and talent management, and the evolving ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) reporting agenda. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gCu4wiWe #ACCA #ISDCPro #accanews #ISDC #WorkforceChallenges #costmanagement #sme

ACCA president Ayla Majid and chief executive Helen Brand share their warmest best wishes with members and future members everywhere... We’re delighted to share this message of goodwill with all our members and future members at this special time of year. It’s a moment to look back at the achievements and celebrations of the past year – and also to look ahead with excitement and anticipation to a new year. High on the list for 2025 is creating impact with a bolder new brand look. You might already have noticed that we’re looking different, with bigger fonts, brighter colours and refreshed imagery, and you’ll see much more in coming months as we roll out the changes. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/g5GCSv-H #ACCA #ISDCPro #accanews #ISDC #successfulyear

Global survey of healthcare risk and financial professionals highlights the need for integrated approaches to risk management to tackle emerging challenges The healthcare sector faces unprecedented risks, from skills shortages and cybersecurity threats to economic pressures and the unintended consequences of AI technologies. A new report by ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) underscores the growing recognition of the importance of a collaborative risk culture to navigate these complexities effectively. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gw8fym_a #ACCA #ISDCPro #accanews #ISDC #HealthcareRiskManagement #research #financialprofessionals

Happy 2025! Keep your spirit high and glowing throughout. Let the challenges of the year ahead fuel your growth and propel you toward greater achievements. #isdcpro #isdc #2025 #newyear2025 #newyear #HappyNewYear

May your holiday season be a symphony of joy, love, and laughter! Celebrate this festive time surrounded by those you hold dear. #Christmas #isdcpro #holidayseason #blessing #happiness

Agreement will further strengthen and extend cooperation between the two bodies Today The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) and ACCA announced the extension of their existing memorandum of understanding (MoU). This renewed agreement will further strengthen and extend cooperation between the two bodies, allowing them to continue working closely together to advance their respective professions globally. The MoU was signed by IIA President and CEO Anthony Pugliese, CIA, CPA, CGMA, CITP, and ACCA Chief Executive Helen Brand, OBE. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gNzEC5sY #ACCA #ISDCPro #accanews #ISDC #auditors #MoU #IIA #instituteofinternalauditors #MemorandumOfUnderstanding

Special report on banking by ACCA shows how the financial services industry needs to learn where risk governance went wrong in the run-up to the 2023 bank collapses. A new report by ACCA examines the impact of risk cultures in the banking industry and how financial institutions can learn from the failures of the likes of Credit Suisse and SVB. Part of ACCA's ongoing series of publications exploring what drives risk governance and cultures across different industries, "Risk cultures in banking: Where next?" sheds new light on the pressing need for the banking sector to adapt and innovate risk governance and culture. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/g_ytYV-H... #ACCA #ISDCPro #accanews #ISDC #riskgovernance #bankingindustry #SVB #FinancialInstitutions

Alliance plans to boost the ACCA NEDonBoard-certified community in the UK, equipping them to strengthen board best practices ACCA has chosen NEDonBoard, Institute of Board Members, as its preferred partner to empower ACCA members in non-executive roles, to equip them with skills to strengthen board practices and enhance the organisations they join. This partnership brings together two leading professional bodies, working jointly to build a strong community of board-ready ACCA members. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gmSK4NgX #ACCA #ISDCPro #accanews #ISDC #nedonboard #UK #ProfessionalBodies

Global accountancy body marks major milestone ACCA, the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, will mark a significant occasion this weekend as it celebrates 120 years since its creation. Founded in London by a group of eight accountants on 30 November 1904, it has since grown into a global network of more than 252,500 members and 526,000 future members across 180 countries. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gvwHsA3X #ACCA #ISDCPro #accanews #ISDC #120years #globalaccountancy #london

ACCA says the government’s growth agenda will only succeed if it forms meaningful partnership with the accountancy sector The government needs to work closely with the accountancy sector if it is to make a success of its number one mission – a growing economy. Accountancy is an undoubted success story for the UK economy. The sector contributed £98bn to the UK and Irish economies in 2022, exported £4bn of services in the same year and has a trade surplus of £4.9bn. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gF-V5TbT #ACCA #ISDCPro #accanews #ISDC #accountancyprofession #uk