Earlier this year, the Re-defining finance for a sustainable world white paper, the latest iteration of AICPA & CIMA’s Future of Finance global research programme, was released, . The white paper highlights that the accounting and finance profession is unequivocally changing, moving away from traditional rules-based approaches and towards a more inclusive, expansive and value-creation mindset, writes Tariro Mutizwa, ACMA, CGMA, vice president – Africa at AICPA & CIMA, together as the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants.

Johannesburg-based Nkosana Dlamini, ACMA, CGMA is head of risk reporting and risk regulatory advisory at Absa Group, one of Africa’s largest diversified financial services groups.