As 2024 gets under way, what can we expect the coming months to bring? In our article, we look ahead to find out the opportunities, and the risks, for accountants. We hear from experts on job prospects, the impact of tech advances, and why creating a sustainable future will continue to focus hearts and minds.
The new year is also a time to reflect on our own futures. How do we feel about our careers and ambitions? Are we living our best lives? Is it time to work on ourselves? This month we have guidance on how to work with a coach, and how to make a good impression at interview. We also find out about regional salary prospects and the in-demand skills that organisations are looking for.
Our inspiring interview this month is with Maybank group CFO Khalijah Ismail FCCA, who talks about her career journey with Malaysia’s largest financial services group. Having spent over 30 years at Maybank, Khalijah has a wealth of experience and insight, including in frontline business that allows her to experience and learn new things.
This year also sees the Olympic and Paralympic Games land in Paris. Find out how the Big Four are involved in helping the events run smoothly. We also look at the rise of Asian esports as high-profile events elevate the region’s gaming sector and ask how accountants are playing a supporting role in finance and audit across esports’ ecosystem.
Meanwhile, columnist Errol Oh considers the impact of this year’s Financial Action Task Force review of Malaysia’s measures to prevent criminal abuse of its financial sector. And Vanessa Richards offers advice on how organisations can start preparing for the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures.
Finally, if your intention is to be better informed, not only is AB here to help, but our weekly bulletin AB Direct provides headlines from global media stories of relevance for finance professionals, as well as highlights of recently published AB features. Find out more.
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