Global business services (GBS) is transforming the finance organization by offering business-relevant and globally recognized qualifications. Founded in 1904, ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) is the global body for professional accountants, with a mission to offer qualifications that are relevant to businesses and individuals worldwide. The organization's core values of opportunity, diversity, innovation, integrity, and accountability align with the needs of employers in all sectors and ensure that its qualifications are open to people of all backgrounds. ACCA supports its 162,000 members and 428,000 students in 173 countries, helping them to develop successful careers in accounting and business. The organization's global program, Accountants for Business, champions the role of finance professionals in all sectors as true value creators in organizations. Through people, process, and professionalism, accountants are central to great performance.
