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Light reading special edition December 2024
As the holiday season approaches, now is the ideal time for some light reading. From learning how micro-gains can add up to make a big difference to finding out who is the most profitable Marvel superhero, our special edition offers a compilation of articles to entertain and inform finance professionals. Let the countdown begin.
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November 2024 issue
Read a compilation of articles published in the last month, including an interview with Michelle Vance FCCA, CEO of Lily O’Brien’s, on how the company hits the sweet spot in the world of chocolate
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October 2024 issue
Read a compilation of articles published in the last month, including an interview with Tim O’Mahony FCCA, CEO of Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind, on swapping consultancy roles for a job with a sense of purpose
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September 2024 issue
Read a compilation of articles published in the last month, including an interview with Deirdre Hayes FCCA, who has built a career in the fast-changing world of tech companies
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August 2024 issue
Read a compilation of articles published in the last month, including an interview with ACCA Ireland chair Louise Johnston FCCA, finance director with NI’s Strategic Investment Board, on sharing and delivering transformation
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July 2024 issue
Read a compilation of articles published in the last month, including an interview with Martin Hannigan FCCA, Barnados’ director of finance, IT and governance, on making an impact
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June 2024 issue
Read a compilation of articles published in the last month including an interview with David Woodward FCCA, finance director at Savvi Credit Union, on the sector's transformation
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Career paths special edition June 2024
Thinking about what next? Our ‘specialise in’ articles, published regularly in AB, explore where your skills and experiences could take you. We find out the best routes into sought-after roles and hear from ACCA members on what they think about working for niche industries. In this special edition, we’ve collated previously published articles offering advice that might inspire you to try something new. From fashion startups to social networks for gamers, your career pivot might just start here.
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May 2024 issue
Read a compilation of articles published in May, including an interview with Tim Whyte FCCA, COO and CFO of Choice Hotel Group, on how the hospitality sector is extending Ireland’s traditional warm welcome
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April 2024 issue
Read a compilation of articles published in April, including an interview with Helen Redmond FCCA, director of finance and support services at the Irish Heart Foundation, on working to improve the nation’s wellbeing
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March 2024 issue
Read a compilation of articles published in March, including an interview with Lucky O’Loughlin FCCA, finance director, UK and Benelux with Verve, the Live Agency, on her role in the experiential marketing company creating memorable moments
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February 2024 issue
Read a compilation of articles published in February, including an in-depth look at how businesses are balancing AI’s benefits with concerns around privacy
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January 2024 issue
Read a compilation of articles published in January, including an interview with Kevin Higgins FCCA, on the challenges and rewards as CFO of online wellbeing start-ups
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AI special edition March 2024
Learn about key developments in artificial intelligence as it is being applied by businesses – and specifically the finance function. From large language models to supply chain management, from audit and tax to compliance, its applications seem vast and varied. But as our coverage reveals, while some finance professionals are excited about its potential, many are cautious in their approach to investment and adoption, wary of security issues and other risks.
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