The world's largest accounting and finance membership body, AICPA & CIMA, together as the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants, hosted members and industry leaders in Accra to discuss the future of finance and how accounting and finance professionals can accelerate and lead in a rapidly changing business environment.

Under the title “Future of Finance 2.0 Breakfast”, the hybrid event attracted accounting and finance professionals from across Ghana and the rest of Africa.

The event featured a prominent finance leader, Andrew Akoto, FCMA, CGMA, Country Manager at KPMG Ghana, who shared insights on how fast-paced technological advancements, the ever-evolving workplace, and the rising prominence of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) practices are reshaping financial strategies, enhancing decision-making, and driving operational efficiencies.

Tariro Mutizwa, ACMA, CGMA, Vice President – Africa at AICPA & CIMA, together as the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants, said, “The role of accounting and finance professionals is evolving.

"Therefore, as professionals, we must realise that our skills also need to be current for us to lead in the rapidly changing business world where competitive forces are constantly shifting. I am pleased to say that our Future of Finance 2.0 Breakfast precisely addressed the factors reshaping the profession, and challenged the audience to take on leadership roles as they support their organisations in navigating transformation and competition.”

Paul Aninakwah, ACMA, CGMA, Country Director for Ghana at AICPA & CIMA, together as the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants, added, "We are delighted to have hosted our members, candidates, partners, corporate leaders, and government representatives at the AICPA & CIMA Future of Finance 2.0 Breakfast.

"It was invigorating to witness participants engage in valuable discussions and network with their peers. From the insights gathered during this session, it is clear that accounting and finance professionals must embrace the future of finance and seize the opportunities it presents.

"We need to be prepared to accelerate and lead with confidence and effectively, and importantly, acquire the current skills necessary to navigate the tides of change, such as those offered by the CGMA Professional Qualification, which will able us to leverage the latest insights and technology."