ACCA: Being a professional
6 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago -ACCA students take exams, complete practical experience, and also complete our Ethics and Professional Skills module - proving that being a professional is VITAL for ACCA students throughout their careers
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Episode 5: SA Interviews: Sustainable change with Cambridge Design Partnership's James Harmer
October 12, 2021 00:00 - 17 minutes - 39.6 MBIn this episode we talk to the Planning and Innovation Strategy Leader at Cambridge Design Partnership, James Harmer, about the big changes occurring across all the major industries with regard to sustainability. We look at the circular economy and what it means for businesses, how different sectors can work together to combat the climate crisis, and how finance professionals can be at the forefront of the transformation that is needed.
Episode 4: SA Interviews: How can accountants help tackle the climate crisis? With Barbara Davidson
January 26, 2021 00:00 - 31 minutes - 21.5 MBClimate change is one of the hottest topics in business right now; at the recent World Economic Forum it was declared that the top five global risks were all linked to the environment. As consumers become more eco-conscious, "sustainability" has become a buzzword, and many companies say they are committed to reducing their "carbon footprint." But is enough being done by the finance world to stem the crisis, and what can accountants specifically do to contribute? Barbara Davidson is t...
Leading in the digital age
September 16, 2020 00:00 - 10 minutes - 7.31 MBThe modern era is a game-changer for business and promises to transform the role of leaders and the qualities demanded of them. This podcast looks at the attributes of leadership that have remained constant through time, and those that are distinctly relevant to the digital age.
PER: Nurture your digital quotient
September 16, 2020 00:00 - 5 minutes - 3.77 MBYour ability to constantly evolve your technology skills – your digital quotient – is a pivotal competency that will keep your career, indeed your profession, in the game. This podcast explores the notion of DQ and how it affects the path of the contemporary accountant.
SA Interviews: How can accountants help tackle the climate crisis? With Barbara Davidson
September 16, 2020 00:00 - 31 minutes - 21.5 MBClimate change is one of the hottest topics in business right now; at the recent World Economic Forum it was declared that the top five global risks were all linked to the environment. As consumers become more eco-conscious, "sustainability" has become a buzzword, and many companies say they are committed to reducing their "carbon footprint." But is enough being done by the finance world to stem the crisis, and what can accountants specifically do to contribute? Barbara Davidson is the for...
What does it mean to be an 'ethical professional'?
September 16, 2020 00:00 - 4 minutes - 3.32 MBEthical behaviour and professionalism are becoming even more important in this increasingly digital age. In fact, ACCA's Ethics and Professional Skills module is a core component to becoming an ACCA member. This podcast explores what it means to be an ethical professional.