Elchin Ibadov FCCA is a great example of how a background in finance can pave the way to some of the biggest jobs in corporate life. As CEO of SOCAR Türkiye, he leads one of the largest industrial conglomerates in Türkiye – a holding company with businesses in industries ranging from oil refining, petrochemicals and natural gas to construction, insurance and fibre services. Not content with that, Ibadov also finds time to teach business masterclasses at universities in both Azerbaijan and Türkiye. Read the interview to find out more.
Germany’s world-leading auto industry has long been part of the nation’s brand, symbolising its engineering prowess, flair for design and attention to detail. Which makes the current troubles in the German sector particularly painful. Among a string of recent humiliations, Volkswagen faced labour strikes after revealing plans for the first domestic plant closures in its 87-year history. The sector’s troubles are also having a knock-on effect on the finance and consulting profession.
Staying in Europe, in an exclusive interview with Panos Prodromides, chair of the Committee of European Auditing Oversight Bodies, we hear about the pressing need for robust, EU-wide regulation of sustainability auditing. The Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive introduces new disclosure obligations and mandates companies to seek ‘limited’ assurance. Significantly, it also allows EU member states to permit ‘independent’ assurance providers to provide the checks. What does this mean for the financial auditing community?
Taking accountancy across the world, Bibitayo Abikoye FCCA tells us how her finance skills took her from Nigeria to Amazon’s US head office – it is a video well worth watching.
Finally, have you ever wondered how much international superstars rake in while in residence in Las Vegas? While we are waiting for the final figures from Adele’s two-year, 100-show run at Caesar’s Palace, we have the low-down on other acts, from Celine Dion to U2. Clearly a gamble worth taking.
