This month marks the close of the Uefa Euro 2024 football tournament in Germany, and the start of the Olympic Games in Paris, so we couldn’t resist having a peek at the numbers behind the biggest sporting events on the planet. In our article on Paris 2024, we find out how much hosts have paid out to stage the Olympics, and whether returns they earned were worth it. And in our article on European football teams, we compare the revenues and wage costs of the ‘big five’ league clubs.

Our July interview is with Yang Beiyi ACCA, who is on a talent exchange to the local district government department in Wuhan. A key focus of her role is the implementation of a national climate investment and finance pilot programme. She explains why it is an exciting time for accountants as mainland China pivots to a low-carbon economy.

In our business section, we look at the significant growth in the electric vehicle (EV) industry in Asia, as mainland China makes decarbonising transport a major focus of its climate action plans. As early as 2030, almost one in three cars on the roads in China will be electric. In our CPD article, we look at how the EV market grown in China and the impact manufacturers have worldwide.

We continue our coverage of the impact of artificial intelligence in the workplace with an article on what the effects of automation will have on the different stages of the tax practitioner career pathway. We also find out what opportunities there are for accountants who are keen to develop a deep understanding of data and technology. And in our careers article on banking innovation, we hear from one FCCA who talks about his exciting role as a director in digital and customer proposition at a multinational bank.

And, if this month’s reading has inspired you to find out where your skills and experiences might take you, then take a look at our career paths special edition.

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