Perspectives on the Finance Function Journey

The latest report, Perspectives on the Finance Function Journey from the IFAC Professional Accountants in Business (PAIB) Committee is now available.

Rethinking the value chain

Today, organisations’ value chains - the series of steps they take to deliver their products or services - include a multitude of business relationships which impact the bottom line.

Creating wider value through integrated reporting

Understand how businesses create value through non-financial measures, and how this helps to build relationships with stakeholders and improves strategic decision-making.

Changing competencies and mindsets

Learn about the importance of an evolving mindset and the implications for finance professionals in this future of finance research paper.

The changing shape of the finance function

Discover the evolving shape of the finance function in the digital age, as described by senior executives in this future of finance research paper.

Changing technology and finance

Learn about technologies that are changing the skills of finance professionals, as described by senior executives in this future of finance research paper.

The changing role and mandate of finance

The finance function has a mandate to go beyond its core accounting role, as described by senior finance executives in this future of finance research paper.

Go beyond disruption: the future of finance

To guide in a time of tumultuous change, the Association has undertaken a global analysis of how organisations are building the finance function of the future.

The Future of Finance: Research emerging themes

An introduction to the Future of Finance research, the methodology used and the common themes emerging from the first phase of interviews.

Technology – Improving local government performance: strategy, communication and cybersecurity

This briefing continues the investigation into how local governments can improve performance by using technology. It addresses the importance of implementing and communicating a digital strategy, while emphasising the role of cybersecurity.