Around the world, most countries that experienced the inflation spike of 2021 have seen it fall back to normal levels, but many in Africa seem still to be grappling with this pressing issue. Okey Umeano FCCA looks at how central banks in Egypt, Ghana and Nigeria are responding.
Our main interview this month is with Susanne Swaniker-Tettey FCCA, who has relocated from Botswana to the UK to be global financial controller of De Beers Group. Despite Anglo American’s recent announcement of its intention to sell off its diamond business as part of a major restructuring, Susanne is optimistic about the future.
For smaller businesses, we have articles exploring two recent ACCA reports, one showcasing the transformative roles that accountants play in the world of SMEs and a second looking at the importance of sustainability reporting by SMEs.
In our public sector section, accountants general from Africa compare notes on the progress of their preparations for the forthcoming sustainability disclosures standard set to be implemented by the International Public Sector Accounting Standards Board in 2025.
Also in June we published AB’s latest special edition, which focuses on the best routes into sought-after roles in particular niche industries. From fashion startups to social networks for gamers, your career pivot might just start here.
Finally, ACCA is celebrating the milestone of welcoming its 250,000th member this year. Explore this specially created map of all things ACCA!
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