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CFOs see brighter economic prospects: survey

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Optimism in the economic outlook is far stronger in North America than in Europe and Asia, according to two accounting organizations.

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Why CFOs could unlock economic growth

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Finding enlightenment in Indian While attending last year’s International Federation of Accountants conference in India, Nicolaas van Wyk, CIBA’s CEO, came across an enlightening idea. “There were about 30 to 40 000 accountants, mostly from India. We want to move the focus of the CFO towards Africa. It was like a mantra.

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CFOs' economic confidence declines moderately in Q1

Future CFO

Economic confidence among chief financial officers declined moderately in the first quarter of 2024 and is slightly below its historical average, according to a recent study by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) and the Institute of Management Accountants (IMA).

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Stanley Black & Decker Names Fortune Brands Executive as CFO

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based company on Monday said Patrick Hallinan will become CFO, effective April 6. Mr. Hallinan will remain CFO at Fortune Brands until March 2. the previous CFO, was elevated to chief executive officer. Stanley Black & Decker Inc. appointed the chief financial officer of Fortune Brands Innovations Inc.

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Embracing changes in the accountancy profession

Future CFO

For the accountancy profession, transformation has always been a part of the process, let alone the manner of life. For Harding, the accountancy profession, through its history, has continually adapted and seized future opportunities. “A

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Beyond the numbers – accounting is still a great career for young talent

Future CFO

Last year, Finance Minister Lawrence Wong highlighted that the number of people pursuing accounting degrees has dropped by over 10 per cent over the past five years, and fewer accounting graduates go on to take up careers in the profession. Is the accounting profession losing its appeal? In fact, they can be heroes too.

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The evolving role of the CFO in 2023

Future CFO

The IDC InfoBrief, The Evolving Role of the CFO in 2023 , revealed that more than 80% of manufacturing and distribution organisations surveyed agreed that today’s economic uncertainty has "significantly" elevated the importance of the CFO in driving strategy and technology optimization initiatives.

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