This month’s big interview is with Zimbabwean Sabas Olomi FCCA, whose finance career with NGO Médecins Sans Frontières has taken him across Africa and beyond, to countries affected by war, famine and natural disaster. Now trying an HQ role as interim director of finance for West and Central Africa based in Côte d’Ivoire, he explains the satisfactions of working for a life-saving organisation.
A new study from ACCA, CAANZ and IFAC on public trust in tax makes the point that people must have faith in the tax system for it to support a more sustainable future. In Nigeria, where elections earlier this year saw the inauguration of a new president, a committee has been set up to reform the tax system, chaired by Taiwo Oyedele FCCA. At 10.8%, Nigeria has one of the lowest collection rates in the world. Our columnist Okey Umeano FCCA looks at what’s behind the nation’s cultural antipathy towards tax and considers how this might be tackled.
Artificial intelligence (AI) has become part of our professional and personal lives, but a lack of clarity over its potential and how it might impact what humans do has raised concerns. This month, we look at the history of AI and what’s next, how addressing fears and security concerns can help harness AI’s potential, and what AI can do to support compliance.
Meanwhile, SMPs in Africa face continuing challenges, many caused by global geopolitical and economic factors beyond their control. In our article, we gauge the temperature of the sector and hear how senior partners from practices in Ghana, Zambia and Namibia are responding.
Elsewhere, you will find a Special Edition on small and medium practices. Essential reading for practitioners on the latest trends and developments, you can also earn CPD units by reading a selection of articles covering AI, talent management and sustainability.
Finally, registration for ACCA’s annual virtual conference, ‘Accounting for the Future’, is now open. Find out about the topics under discussion over the three days (with 21 CPD units on offer), and register to watch live on 21-23 November or on demand.
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