Andrew Taslim FCCA really likes internal audit. It is, he says, about being a business partner rather than a policeman. A ‘people person’, Taslim adds that being a good communicator is part of the job, along with the ability to be agile and responsive. We hear from the head of internal audit at Blibli, an omnichannel commerce and lifestyle platform developed in Indonesia, on leading his team in the dynamic e-commerce space.
Improving transparency regarding those who control companies has been a talking point in corporate Malaysia following a recent update of the Companies Act. Columnist Errol Oh considers the need for compliance with the new rules and why being clear about beneficial ownership benefits everyone.
What does it mean to be an auditor today? And how might that role change in the future? We find out what audit firms need to consider when hiring and developing talent who will become the next generation of leaders.
In our CPD article, we ask how AI could change some of the tasks that accountants undertake, such as accounts preparation, and the risks as well as the gains that this might offer. We also delve into a new report from ACCA and CA ANZ on why accountants have everything to gain from the AI revolution and what measures finance functions need to take to remain responsive and relevant.
Elsewhere, we look at what to expect from working in data centre management, with insights from one FCCA on how she has progressed in this exciting industry. And our latest podcast series with business psychologist Jess Baker offers advice on how to build resilience and deal with pressure in the workplace.
This month also sees the launch of ACCA’s 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 around new technology, imperatives for sustainability, and the new skills needed in this fast-moving landscape. Register to attend live on 26-28 November or on demand.
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