We aim to ensure that the views of our global membership are reflected in the world's media, and that issues of concern to finance professionals and the wider business community are raised with governments and regulators.
Working closely with ACCA technical experts; through the strong links we have with ACCA's technical advisory service, which is in daily contact with our members; and through feedback from our member and student networks structure, we aim to be fully aware of the key issues affecting the accountancy profession and the business community at local, regional, national and international levels.
The Public Affairs team exists to protect and enhance the reputation of ACCA with government, policy advisers, key civil servants and other political and business stakeholders. We aim to build positive relationships with key decision makers, and to influence and inform legislation and policy ensuring the best possible outcomes for ACCA's work.
The Media Relations team works to provide timely and useful comment to the world's media on key issues affecting not only the accounting profession, but business and personal finances. Our global network of offices engaged in communications ensures that every day of the year ACCA is offering wide ranging responsible advice or commentary on key issues on every continent.
We are currently campaigning on the following issues:
"ACCA believes that globalisation of business requires one set of reporting standards. We favour principles-based, not rules-based standards, which is why we support the worldwide implementation of IFRS."
"We believe that tax systems should be transparent, simplified, fair and certain."
"Complying with regulations affects SMEs disproportionately, which is why we urge governments and standard setters to ‘think small first'."