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Scottish accountants are demonstrating a notably positive stance towards Artificial Intelligence (AI), embracing the technology more readily and with less concern than their global counterparts, according to new data from the ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants). The 2025 Global Tal

ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) has called on the UK regulator to ensure that audit requirements for SMEs are proportionate, aligning with prevailing international standards. Responding to a consultation from the UK corporate governance regulator the Financial Reporting Cou

Amid mounting fiscal pressures and rising demands on public services, ACCA has called for a sharper focus on productivity and outcomes in the public sector as part of a transformational shift broadening the focus from cost-cutting and cost control. Published just ahead of the Scottish budget, the re

As part of Scottish Careers week, ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) is bringing together the country’s top accountancy student talent with key local employers.

As the UK's Labour government celebrates 100 days in office, ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) has urged the new government to stick to its priorities of putting economic growth at the heart of its agenda for the country. The accounting body also asks for more clarity on its

The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) has introduced a new Professional Diploma in Sustainability designed for finance professionals at all levels who are looking to gain a comprehensive understanding of sustainability and accreditation to prove it.

Global accountancy body ACCA has called for the Scottish Government to increase the threshold at which charities have to complete an audit, to relieve time and cost pressure on hard-pressed charities. ACCA highlighted some of the problems facing charities requiring an audit, with smaller charities p

ACCA has called on Kier Starmer's new government to prioritise financial and economic policies within its first 100 days in office. The global accounting body says the government should specifically focus on improving HMRC services, encouraging domestic and international investment, and supporting s

ACCA, the global accountancy body, has published its latest five-point policy plan. In ‘Accounting for a better world: An ACCA policy prospectus for the UK’, ACCA sets out clear goals and aims which will help the UK strengthen its position on sustainable business, global trade, AI, and t

The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) has released a comprehensive policy prospectus outlining a vision for a more robust and sustainable UK economy. In Accounting for a better world: An ACCA policy prospectus for the UK, ACCA sets out clear goals and aims which will help the UK

A new report from the Association of Chartered Accountants (ACCA) has revealed the pervasive impact of bribery and corruption on small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) worldwide.

Scotland has emerged as a global leader in hybrid working practices, with 71% of finance professionals adopting this approach, compared to the global average of 41%, according to ACCA. The global accountancy body recently conducted a study, shedding light on the state of the UK workplace for fi

Accountancy body ACCA has urged CEOs and CFOs to build trust in artificial intelligence (AI) by taking steps in their organisations to manage the associated risks. As AI plays a greater role in the accounting and financial reporting of businesses, CFOs and financial controllers will have to be confi

The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) has called on the Scottish Government to ensure work-based qualifications and training are placed at the centre of ongoing reform to Scotland’s skills system. In a letter sent to the minister for higher and further education, Graeme Dey

The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) has communicated pressing concerns to the Chancellor ahead of the Autumn Budget Statement, stressing the urgency for financial reforms to stimulate the UK economy. In a critical open letter, the ACCA pinpointed three core areas requiring imme