With thirty years of experience and technical know-how to draw on, Phan Vu Hoang FCCA is well equipped to advise and support the next generation of accountants in Vietnam. The Deloitte tax partner and ACCA Vietnam advocate of the year talks about his three decades working in practice, what drives him, and why advocacy is important to nurture the professional community.
Over in our practice section, we look at how some firms are offering IT audits and bespoke security solutions for clients to build their cyber defences. From navigating complex regulations around data privacy to implementing digital hygiene, the need for specialised support has never been greater. We also find out about regulatory compliance for organisations using artificial intelligence technologies and what that might mean for auditors, as the EU introduces its landmark AI Act.
Our columnist this month tackles the topic of audit oversight as the US considers shutting down its independent audit regulator, the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board. What does it mean when the world’s largest economy starts to potentially dial down its regulation of company audits? And will this trigger a deregulation drive?
ACCA’s Global Talent Trends Survey is the largest annual talent survey of accountancy professionals across the world, and sheds some insight on what staff want from their jobs and what they hope to achieve in their careers. In our article on the latest survey, we delve into some of the key findings and ask what leaders need to focus on.
We have more on the survey in our careers section, where we find out about the skills needed to fuel ambition. And there’s also a CPD article on how to become a true business partner and successful influencer. What skills do you need to expertly collaborate with all stakeholders?
Finally, we hear from ACCA president Ayla Majid on the future of accountancy in a fast-changing world as ACCA announces its new and forward-thinking qualification. Read what she has to say about advancing accountancy education and redefining the role of professional accountants in society.
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