The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants and the Institute of Management Accountants have released a study naming 100 factors that will create uncertainty for accountants in the future.
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“The research emphasizes that we are entering an increasingly uncertain world where almost every aspect of the economy, business, and the accountancy profession will be in a state of flux,” said IMA vice president of research Raef Lawson, Ph.D., CMA, CPA. “The drivers presented in this report highlight critical issues that will shape the global landscape.”
The report also offers some direction to help accountants face the 100 drivers, and a list of five imperatives for businesses and five for the accounting profession.
“The fact that these drivers of change have been identified by those working in accountancy clearly demonstrates the profession is willing and able to engage in long-term strategic thinking,” said Ewan Willars, director of policy at ACCA. “The key question is what do we do with these powerful insights?”