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? We look at how an international ethics standard for sustainability assurance will be crucial in building public trust in companies’ non-financial reporting.
And we find out why greater scrutiny of companies’ tax arrangements has meant that businesses need to rethink how they conduct their tax affairs through an ethics lens.
Also on the topic of tax, we look at how technology is impacting taxation policies around the world.
In other technology news, we look at how digital tools and AI are transforming the business landscape for auditors – particularly those in smaller practices – flagging ACCA’s new playbook for practitioners.
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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