To mark Global Ethics Day this month, we delve into ACCA’s new report on the ethical challenges for professional accountants. As leaders navigate the growing complexity of doing business today, how important is it for an ethical culture to be embedded within an organisation?
October also saw the Budget, against a backdrop of a looming election and an unexpected tax windfall from the Apple settlement. AB has a snapshot of the key measures.
Our main interview is with Tim O’Mahony FCCA, who shifted his focus from working in consultancy to taking on the role of CEO of Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind, which provides assistance dogs and services that make a real difference to people’s lives.
We also take a look at the pros and cons of establishing employee ownership trusts, which have gained significant traction as a model for business succession, with a growing number of Northern Ireland-based companies looking at the option.
Keeping businesses stable means remaining vigilant about the potential for unexpected events, like the Crowdstrike outage of banking systems a few months ago. We have guidance for SMEs on ways to strengthen cashflow resilience and cybersecurity planning
And for a bit of light reading, we look at the world’s fastest-growing major cities and which are attracting the executive nomads.
Finally, a reminder about ACCA’s upcoming annual conference, Accounting for the Future. With the theme of ‘Embracing the disruption’, the three-day event looks at trends and developments affecting professional accountants around the world, including opportunities in new technology, imperatives for sustainability, and the skills needed in this fast-moving landscape. Register to attend live on 26-28 November or on demand.
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