ACCA Industry Insights - June 2022
Survival Mode: 1 in 5 UK SMEs halt growth and investment as they navigate economic pressures
Research from ACCA UK and The CFN reveals continued economic pressure on SMEs is resulting in measures to increase financial resilience
One in five (20%) UK SMEs are being hampered in their growth and finance ambitions by their levels of existing financial pressures, reveals a monthly SME Recovery Tracker from?ACCA UK?(the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) and?The Corporate Finance Network?(CFN). This figure rises to 30% in London specifically with 25% predicted to not survive rising costs and rates over the next 12 months. Read the full story here
What do SMEs in Wales really need? Join our roundtable with the Small Business Commissioner
As part of her visit to Wales, ACCA is delighted to be hosting the Small Business Commissioner, Liz Barclay, for a round table discussion at Cardiff Business School on Friday 1 July.
The round table will be held from 9 - 10am, followed by a wider event until lunchtime with representatives invited from across the business community in Wales. At the round table we will be discussing the topics that matter to small businesses in Wales and attendees will have the chance to put questions to her.?
Digital Finance Function Awards - The winners
On Thursday 16 June The Digital Finance Function Awards took place in London and it was great to see so many ACCA members on the judging panel or nominated for awards. Special congratulations to:
ACCA Talking Series - Join others in your sector
The ACCA Talking Series is back! Join other ACCA members in your sector to talk about the challenges that are having an impact on business. Whether you are in retail, manufacturing, leisure hospitality and tourism or energy there is a discussion for you. Sign up here.
Lessons from Scottish Business
The collective mindset engendered by the school system in Scotland – and other warnings for business. Read the full story here.
CFO 4.0 Podcast featuring ACCA - Catch Up
Clive Webb from ACCA professional insights team joined Hannah Monro from CFO 4.0 on her podcast to talk about the increasing importance of understanding and communicating value in Finance. Watch the YouTube video below or tune in to the podcast whilst you are on the go.
GenCFO The Debate - Live in Leeds
On?Thursday 14th July at 6.30 pm, GENCFO will be hosting their first-ever Northern Debate at?The Maven, Leeds. Gemma Gathercole, Strategic Engagement Lead, ACCA will be joining the panel of experts to discuss the Governments levelling up initiative and what it means for finance and accounting.
ACCA members have access to free tickets, book your place here.
An Interview with
Each month AB Magazine interviews a member to share insights into business. This month they caught up with Cécile Parker FCCA, CFO of Vital Energi Group. Read the interview here: Brighter spark (accaglobal.com)
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