As this year draws to a close and we welcome 2024, the December issue of AB looks back on some of the big stories that made global news. In our 2023 in pictures feature, you’ll find a selection of striking imagery that captured the headlines.
We also highlight interviews with members over the past 12 months, showcasing the breadth of expertise, innovation and professionalism demonstrated by leading accounting professionals from ACCA’s global community. Among them are inspiring interviewees Lam Thi Ngoc Hao FCCA, head of markets at KPMG Vietnam, and Nepalese-born Dr Suresh Sharma FCCA, member of the Independent Audit Advisory Committee at the United Nations.
This month, we speak with accountant turned tech entrepreneur Linda Luu FCCA, who moved from her birthplace of Vietnam to Hong Kong as a child before settling in the UK. After a slew of experiences in finance and a move to Dubai in the United Arab Emirates, she has taken an exciting step as a start-up founder. She explains why her ‘acctech’ tool for mobile devices will empower small business owners.
We also hear from UK-based Hambledon Vineyard’s Joe Jeffers FCCA about his hands-on approach to managing the business of wine, and his involvement in the biggest deal in the sparkling wine producer’s history.
Elsewhere, we learn about some of the steps companies can take to address supply chain woes. And columnist Errol Oh looks at the importance of making research public in Malaysia following the Securities Commission’s launch of an online knowledge hub.
Our careers section has articles to help navigate the workplace and rethink your future moves, including a feature on women returners and how companies in Asia are supporting those rejoining the workforce after a career hiatus. Our CPD article this month considers how creative thinking can help you solve problems and get results.
And finally, for those of you looking to top up your learning and development, our CPD section has a range of articles offering units that count towards your continuing professional development.
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