Our main interview this month is with Atif Mirza FCCA, country head of finance for Airbus in Saudi Arabia, who was recently named as one of the kingdom’s top 50 CFOs. He talks about why it’s important for finance chiefs to ‘get out there’ and understand the business as a whole.
We also meet Yasora Kodagoda FCCA, head of commercial finance, South and Central Asia, for multinational plant-based food company Upfield. Based in Sri Lanka, she talks about why innovation and promotion of sustainable food options are important for the planet.
Elsewhere, we have articles on two aspects of business growth in India, one exploring its fintech ambitions and another on the recent rapid rise of women entrepreneurs who could, with the right policies, provide a boost to economic growth.
We also look at the implications of a new bankruptcy law in UAE, which came into force on 1 May and is set to provide a more supportive and user-friendly environment for struggling businesses.
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.
Also in June we published AB’s latest special edition, which focuses on the best routes into sought-after roles in particular niche industries. Hear advice from ACCA members who might inspire you to try something new. 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!
