Moving to the public sector has been a game-changer for Jin Jiaxin FCCA. After completing finance internships in private enterprise early in her career, she then shifted into the public sector, working for Guangdong’s provincial government as the financial department’s chief accountant. In her interview, she talks about overhauling Guangdong’s accounting system, and prioritising tax reform and digital finance.
Stanley Ho FCCA assumes the chairmanship of ACCA Hong Kong at what he describes as a pivotal time of growth and change for the profession. As ACCA celebrates 75 years in the Special Administrative Region next year, Ho highlights sustainability, artificial intelligence and talent development as key areas of focus during his tenure.
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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