ACCA and IMA to Collaborate on Futures-Related Research and Professional Reso...

　　ACCA and IMA to Collaborate on Futures-Related Research and Professional Resources
　　
　　Two of the world’s leading accounting bodies, ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) and IMA® (Institute of Management Accountants), today renewed their long-term commitment to their global strategic partnership with the announcement of a new multi-year 'signature' research programme, which will focus on futures-related topics.
　　
　　Beyond research reports, this new signature programme also includes the development of a broader suite of outputs, learning resources, joint events and enhanced digital engagement. ACCA and IMA’s interest in a futures-focused programme comes following the release of several well-received research reports, including 100 Drivers of Change, Big data: its power and perils, and Digital Darwinism: thriving in the face of technology change.
　　
　　'ACCA is pleased to announce the next step of its successful strategic partnership with IMA, which has already reaped huge dividends for CFOs, aspiring finance and accounting professionals, and the profession at large' said Helen Brand OBE, ACCA’s chief executive. 'CFOs and their teams need to stay ahead of trends in order to make effective business decisions, and this new programme intends to meet that need.'
　　
　　According to Helen Brand, futures research is an effective means of engaging senior leaders in business and finance, as well as academics and political decision-makers. Ms Brand adds: 'This is particularly important as accountancy undergoes substantial changes. Having a vision of the future role of the accountant in business is a fundamental part of influencing the future trajectory of the profession.'
　　
　　Jeff Thomson, CMA, CAE, IMA president and CEO said: 'IMA and ACCA have a shared commitment to serving the public interest and enhancing organisational capability, given the evolving and challenging role of the CFO team. There is a market demand for research that’s actionable for management accountants. We are pleased to take on that charge.'
　　
　　Planning is in progress for the first new study under the signature programme, which will offer predictive insights about the effects of social, mobile and cloud computing (SoMoClo). Future projects will include technology enablement, business intelligence, predictive analytics, and more.
　　
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