The Global Economic Conditions Survey Report for Q1, 2017, conducted by ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants), provides insights into the current state of the global economy. The report highlights that the global economy is expected to grow at a moderate pace in 2017, with the US and China leading the way. However, there are concerns about rising trade protectionism and geopolitical tensions, which could negatively impact economic growth.
ACCA, the global body for professional accountants, supports its 188,000 members and 480,000 students around the world, providing business-relevant, first-choice qualifications to those seeking a rewarding career in accountancy, finance, and management. The organization works through a network of 95 offices and centers and more than 7,110 Approved Employers worldwide, ensuring high standards of employee learning and development.
ACCA's core values of opportunity, diversity, innovation, integrity, and accountability align with the needs of employers in all sectors, ensuring that its range of qualifications prepares accountants for business. The organization seeks to open up the profession to people of all backgrounds and remove artificial barriers, innovating its qualifications and delivery to meet the diverse needs of trainee professionals and their employers.
In June 2016, ACCA formed a strategic alliance with Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ), representing the voice of 788,000 members and future professional accountants around the world. The alliance aims to provide a platform for collaboration and knowledge sharing, promoting the profession's continued growth and influence.
