Technology is a key theme this month. Our main interview is with Deirdre Hayes FCCA, CFO of Invert Robotics, who has built a career in tech-related roles. She says Ireland’s growing strength in this sector is due in part to the talent base’s international exposure, with all three businesses she has worked in since leaving practice having global connections.
We look at how advances in artificial intelligence continue to shape the future of the profession, including its application to accounts preparation allowing accountants to focus on verifying rather than constructing financial statements.
With the Budget just around the corner and an election widely expected before too long, Ireland’s reputation as a hub for tech companies and other multinationals is under scrutiny, as columnist Ian Guider explains when he examines the fallout from EU’s ruling on Apple’s €13bn-plus tax bill.
So, too, is the question of whether companies are treating people ethically, with human rights now placed at the centre of a new EU corporate sustainability directive.
In addition, we have updates on significant changes to the reporting requirements for charities, and a roundup of regulatory news.
Finally, 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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