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Question 1

What is the structure of Policy and Insights?

Answer 1

1. Policy Development
2. Sectors, Skills and Technology
3. Sustainable Business
4. Insights Support

Question 2

What is the structure of policy development?

Answer 2

APAC
EEMA/UK
India and Africa
China

Question 3

What is the structure of EEMA/UK?

Answer 3

1. Regional lead
2. Senior policy manager
3. Policy manager

Question 4

What are the key themes of *Accounting for a better world * which are supported by P&I research?

Answer 4

1. Sustainability
2. Social responsibility
3. Ethics
4. Climate action
5. Careers and talent
6. Inclusion

Question 5

Which research supports *Sustainability *?

Answer 5

1. Green finance
2. Green budgeting in the public sector

Question 6

Which P&I research supports *Social responsibility *?

Answer 6

1. Accounting for society’s values
2. Chief value officer: the important evolution of the CFO

Question 7

Which P&I research supports *ethics *?

Answer 7

1. Ethics considerations in the sustainability reporting era.

Question 8

Which P&I research supports climate action?

Answer 8

Just transition

Question 9

Which P&I research supports careers and talent?

Answer 9

1. Global talent trends 2024
2. The attractiveness and retention of staff in the audit profession

Question 10

Which P&I research supports inclusion?

Answer 10

Global Talent Trends 2024

Question 11

What is EEMA/UK’s forward plan for 2023/24?

Answer 11

1. Finance and cities of the future (Middle East)
2. Education policy: continually evolving skills needs (UK)
3. UK consortium (UK)

Question 12

How does P&I drive regional policy, while maximising global assets?

Answer 12

1. Regional P&I is the first port of call for support in the region.
2. Glocal: building on global
3. Bias to short, sharp pieces
4. Creating engagement with key local partners

Question 13

How would you drive ACCA’s influence and reputation with key partners?

Answer 13

1. Prioritise building strong relationships based on trust, transparency and mutual benefit.
2. Regular communication.
3. Collaboration on joint initiatives.
4. Focus on delivering value to all stakeholders.

Question 14

Can you provide examples of successful implementation of plans in the past?

Answer 14

Taking a strategic approach that involves:
- setting clear objectives
- identifying key stakeholders
- developing tailored solutions that meet their needs

Question 15

How do you stay up to date with industry trends and changes?

Answer 15

1. Read industry publications
2. Engage with peers through social networking
3. Engage with thought leaders