Innovation, sustainability, and inclusion will be the focus for his year in office, according to the new CIMA President, Simon Bittlestone.
He said: “The world is ripe with opportunities for the accounting and finance profession to create sustainable value, innovate and be inclusive. Despite prevailing uncertainty in the world, these are exciting time for our profession and over the next year I intend to help accelerate and lead its continuous evolution to make the most of these opportunities.”
The 91st CIMA President said he will focus on fostering an inclusive profession “where anyone with the right aptitude and dedication has the opportunity to join the profession, seize opportunities for growth and build a fulfilling career.”
Bittlestone felt that generative AI and robotic process automation are also quickly revolutionising accounting and finance. He stressed CIMA will work on empowering accountancy professionals to cultivate a mindset, skills and knowledge they need to make the most of the possibilities they present.
