Tag Archives: ACCA

Business & Investments

Governments should grasp gender-responsive budgeting as an opportunity to address systemic gender disparities

Research highlighting progress on gender-responsive budgeting underlines how professional accountants are uniquely placed to play a central role in contributing to an inclusive society

Dubai, March 12, 2025: Gender-responsive budgeting (GRB) should be seen by policymakers and governments as a key tool for driving inclusive growth and systemic change. In new research, Gender-responsive budgeting: unlocking the potential, global accountancy body ACCA draws on the experience of professional accountants and leaders across Eastern Europe, Eurasia and the Middle East.

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Business & Investments

ACCA Report: Accountants’ role in AI adoption extends beyond traditional financial controls, professional judgement critical

Findings from the latest in ACCA’s series of AI Monitor reports, Risk and Responsibility, underscore the vital role of professional judgement in ensuring the successful adoption of artificial intelligence (AI). As organisations in the Middle East accelerate AI integration, accounting professionals are uniquely positioned to guide ethical and effective implementation, balancing innovation with robust governance.

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Business & Investments, Health Care

New ACCA research highlights need to break down silos in healthcare risk management

Study reveals the pivotal role of accountants in fostering resilience amid growing risks in the Middle East healthcare sector

Dubai, UAE; 9 January 2025: As healthcare systems in the Middle East prepare for unprecedented challenges, new research from the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) underscores the critical importance of integrated risk cultures. The findings, released ahead of Arab Health 2025 in Dubai, highlight the urgent need for collaboration across clinical, operational and financial functions to manage increasing risks effectively.

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Business & Investments

ACCA urges SMEs to take control of their finances before the year ends

From year-end budget reviews to sustainable strategies, ACCA offers actionable insights for SMEs to strengthen their financial health

Dubai, UAE; Wednesday 18 December 2024: The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) is calling on SMEs and individuals to take decisive action in reviewing and managing their finances as 2024 draws to a close. Against a backdrop of rising costs, fluctuating income, and increasing regulatory demands, conducting a robust year-end financial review is essential for maintaining resilience and positioning for success in 2025.

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Business & Investments

Embracing Ethics in Business for a Sustainable Future

As we mark Global Ethics Day 2024, the importance of ethics in the business world has never been greater and ethical practices are at the forefront of conversations across industries. Maintaining ethical integrity is crucial, and this is evident nowhere more than the Middle East, where rapid development continues to reshape landscapes.

Here, two distinguished industry leaders; Kush Ahuja, Head of Eurasia and Middle East at ACCA and Sam Achampong, Regional Director of CIPS Asia, Australasia, Middle East, and Africa, share their perspectives on the growing significance of ethics in business.

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