The Evolving Role of Accountants - From finance experts to sustainability & strategy leaders

CFO to Chief Value Officer: Redefining Business Success

For decades, CFOs have handled the role of managing the numbers, protecting the bottom line, and keeping investors happy. But as businesses face growing pressure around sustainability, technology, and stakeholder trust, their financial leadership has evolved. As pointed out by Garrett West, Director of International IT Managed Services Delivery Operations at Dell Technologies, in the “CFO to Chief Value Officer: Redefining Business Success” podcast by Singapore Business Review in partnership with ACCA, CFOs have stepped up and have gone beyond just being financial gatekeepers.

Finance Teams of the future: People, Technology & Data

In today’s digital-first world, AI, automation, and big data are redefining the finance profession. These technologies are transforming how teams work and shaping what it means to be future-ready. Walter Michael Escaño, FCCA and Information Technology Portfolio Manager – ASPAC & EMEA at Johnson & Johnson MedTech, discussed how finance teams can become future-ready and how technology and data are reshaping roles during the podcast “Finance Teams of the future: People, Technology & Data” with ACCA Singapore, in partnership with Singapore Business Review.

The Evolving Role of Accountants - From finance experts to sustainability & strategy leaders

In recent years, the accounting profession has undergone a significant transformation as businesses navigate the growing complexities of ESG expectations, sustainability regulations, and value-driven leadership. Finance professionals are now stepping up as strategic advisors, expanding their roles beyond traditional functions. Josette Soh FCCA, Sustainability & Emerging Assurance Partner at Deloitte Singapore, explored how accountants are taking on broader roles in strategy, sustainability, and social impact during "The Evolving Role of Accountants: From Finance to Strategy & Sustainability" podcast with ACCA Singapore, in partnership with Singapore Business Review.