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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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CFOs' economic confidence declines moderately in Q1

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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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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. The post Why CFOs could unlock economic growth appeared first on CFO Club Africa.

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1st Quarter 2024 Economic And Market Outlook: Potential Increased Volatility, Threats To Economic Growth, And Equity Markets

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Yet, by taking a measured look at factors driving economic activity and influencing behavior, advisors can help clients face risks they can't control and (hopefully) position themselves to take advantage of opportunities as they develop. Meanwhile, a smorgasbord of potential risks threatens economic growth's "soft landing" narrative.

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Embracing changes in the accountancy profession

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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

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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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Economic confidence dips among finance and accounting professionals in Q4 2021

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Economic confidence among finance and accounting professionals fell by 12 points in Q4 2021, due to the rapid spread of the Omicron Covid-19 strain, said ACCA recently when releasing a survey jointly conducted with the Institute of Management Accountants (IMA). Survey highlights.