We have some interesting holiday reading for those taking the tablet to the beach this month.
The Fifa Women’s World Cup kicked off in July. Our analysis shows that despite a spat over broadcasting rights in several countries, this summer’s competition will see the biggest investment yet in the women’s international tournament.
We also have an interview with the finance director of Crosstown doughnuts, Maliha Ahmed ACCA, who reveals her passion for numbers and weakness for doughnuts.
In practice news, commentator Robert Bruce discusses the decision of BDO in the US to swap its partnership model for a corporate structure, and how this might impact the professional services sector.
As our fascination for AI continues, research shows that accounting professionals are optimistic, if still uncertain, about generative AI. While most agree that genAI can enhance their work, seven out of 10 are concerned about the risk to privacy, security and accuracy – which are, let’s face it, the hallmarks of a good accountancy professional.
For members in the public sector, we examine how standard setter the International Public Sector Accounting Standards Board is gearing up to develop sustainability standards based on those developed for corporates, focusing on governance, strategy, risk management, and metrics and targets.
For those reflecting on their careers as they take stock over the summer break, our article on interim finance roles explores what it takes to succeed in this hot area for recruitment.
Finally, if you’re looking to top up your CPD, you can earn units by reading about how being true to yourself is good for both your mental wellbeing and job satisfaction; and how wealth taxes risk undermining corporate decisions.
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