Accountants for business

'Accountants for business' is ACCA's agenda championing finance professionals in all sectors as the true value creators across organisations; the promoters of sound business practices that drive great performance. In the wake of the global economic crisis, the value creation role is central to sustainable economic recovery.

Our campaign brings you up to date analysis and information on the critical issues shaping the value agenda. Learn more about the crucial role accountants and finance professionals are now playing to shape and support businesses, and the return to economic growth.

ACCA members' global salary survey

Accountants are optimistic about their career prospects. 61% of ACCA members in our survey enjoyed a salary increase in the past 12 months and 35% maintained their previous salary. Read more about how the value businesses are placing on accountants is paying dividends.

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Risk and Reward: Shared perspectives

A collection of essays from experts in the public and private sectors shows there are new lessons to be learned from the financial crisis, and assesses the role of ethical corporate behaviour in risk management and governance.

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2010 highlights

Key reports from ACCA's 2010 Research and Insights programme, including Hitting the notes: but what's the tune? and Where next for the global economy are brought to life through video, presentation and report summaries on our interactive platform.

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New Accountants for Business Global Forum

ACCA has launched the Accountants for Business Global Forum. The forum brings together experts from the public and private sectors, public practice and academia from around the world to further thinking on the issues that specifically impact the corporate sector. Richard Moat, former CFO and deputy CEO of Everything Everywhere chairs the forum.

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Maximising People Power

ACCA's new report with KPMG, Maximising People Power: Effective talent management in finance, uses case studies to demonstrate how crucial the training, development and retention of the finance function is to the success of an organisation, especially in the current economic climate.

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Research and opinion

Here you'll find ACCA's research and opinion on what's affecting individuals and the profession now, and insight into what the future could look like.

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