Growing up in the tropical forest zone of Nigeria, Ayo Makanjuola FCCA could not have imagined his work would have taken him to the snow-covered mountains of Nova Scotia, Canada, let alone bear-hunting with the Mi’kmaq community of the Millbrook First Nation. But that is where he is now CFO, having also served as the director of finance for the Supporting Black Canadian Initiative. Read his story here.
We also interview the new CEO of IFAC, Lee White FCCA. The former CEO of Chartered Accountants ANZ went on to help establish the International Sustainability Standards Board and is a huge advocate for the accountancy profession. He says preconceptions that some people may have about accountants mean it’s time for accountants to shape the narrative. Read the interview.
Europe is not growing fast enough, so much so that there is now a gulf between it and the US. We look at why the US is outshining the eurozone, and what can be down to reinvigorate growth. The answer could be counterintuitive.
March saw the start of a range of celebrations of neurodiversity. While the benefits of a neurodiverse workforce are gradually being understood, we look at some simple adjustments that can be made in the workplace to create environments that benefit those on the autistic spectrum – and their employers.
Professionals are feeling the pinch, especially in Europe and Eurasia. We delve into the research to investigate how the cost of living impact on wages and stress in the workplace have become major concerns in ACCA’s Global Talent Trends 2024 survey.
Sustainability and its reporting is never off the agenda, and this month we look at the reaction to the issue in US politics, the guidelines being developed by the Taskforce on Nature-Related Financial Disclosures, and a report from ACCA about how to build ESG into deals due diligence.
Finally, the busy season for accountants continues apace. If you do get any downtime, we have some light reading on offer. We explore the concept of Swiftonomics as singer-songwriter superstar Taylor Swift, coming to the US and Europe in the near future, brings some financial sparkle to the Asia leg of her current tour. Find out the impact she can have on local economies.
