Jacqueline Pang FCCA began planning her entrepreneurial journey while on a career break. As an accounting professional with experience working with financial institutions, she singled out regulatory technology as a sector where she could make an impact. In our interview, the co-founder of RegTech company Artius Global explains how she helps businesses make sense of complex regulation and why she is blazing a trail as a female tech entrepreneur.
Giving a voice to the 10 national professional accountancy organisations that make up the ASEAN Federation of Accountants (AFA) has been an honour for outgoing president Voravit Janthanakul. With Thailand seeing out its term at the end of this year before the presidency passes to another member state, Voravit talks about the importance of building connections and contributing to the development of accountancy in his home country and beyond.
A strong commitment to high-quality ESG standards is crucial if Vietnamese companies are to participate in the global value chain and international markets. But where does that leave local businesses that have yet to work on its sustainability agenda? In our article, we hear from experts on what Vietnam’s corporate sector needs to do to build trust and guarantee business integrity.
Artificial intelligence 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.
In our careers section, we have a CPD article on inspirational communication and how leaders can motivate employees to achieve great things. And, for those of you thinking of your next career move, we offer some tips on how to handle headhunters. We also get columnist Errol Oh's views on how our private lives enrich our roles in the workplace.
Elsewhere, a special edition on small and medium practices is out now. 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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