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The Pace of Digital Transformation

The Pace of Digital Transformation vs Client Readiness

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Introduction: The Transformation Mismatch

We are living through an era of profound technological acceleration. From AI-powered audit procedures to cloud-based advisory dashboards, the professional services industry is undergoing sweeping change. Mid-sized accountancy firms, including AGN members, are among those leading the charge—making bold investments in digital infrastructure, training, automation, and analytics to enhance client service and firm profitability. But there’s a problem...

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Private Equity

Private Equity -A New Era for Accounting Firms

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Private equity (PE) is fundamentally reshaping the accounting industry, offering growth, expansion, and competitive positioning, while introducing complex strategic considerations for firms navigating this transformation.

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Future of Accounting

The Future of Accounting – Insights from AGN NextGenners

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Our latest edition of Global Business Voice, The Future of Accounting, explores insights from the winning entry of the AGN 2024 ‘Road to Rome’ NextGen Challenge—AGN International’s flagship global competition aimed at fostering strategic thinking, collaboration, and innovation among early-career professionals.

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Foreign Direct Investments Hot Spots

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This business alert is designed to update AGN members and their clients with insights into the latest Foreign Direct Investments (FDI)- friendly regions and the specific incentives offered within each location.

By understanding the local incentives available in key regions like the United States, India, Vietnam, the UAE, and Brazil, members can better advise clients on how to navigate these environments, from tax advantages to sector-specific grants.

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AGN Impact Report

AGN Impact Report 2024

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As a leading international association, we empower firms worldwide to advance sustainability.

The AGN Impact Report highlights our commitment to accountability standards and responsible business practices within the global accounting community. Our focus on service evolution, technology, and talent development through the Member Agenda has been instrumental in helping members navigate today’s fast-changing business environment.

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Employer Branding

Importance of Employer Branding

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A case study examining the innovative staff policies of the highly successful member Q Concepts.

As we all know, the accountancy sector faces significant recruitment challenges, with many firms struggling to attract and retain qualified staff. Discover how employer branding is a critical strategy to overcome this challenge.

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Understanding Outsourcing Service Needs For and From Members

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AGN Global Business Voice: Practice Management

Through the second quarter of 2024, AGN surveyed its members on the important topic of outsourcing. The purpose of the research was to better understand the prevailing trends and attitudes towards the outsourcing of member accountancy services to other members and /or service providers.  

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The AGN Digital Maturity Diagnostic Tool

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AGN Global Business Voice: Practice Management

The digital era has revolutionized how businesses operate, compelling them to adopt digital technologies to remain competitive and relevant. The AGN Digital Maturity Diagnostic (DMDT) is an innovative tool designed to help organizations assess their digital maturity.

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Managing ESG for Private Equities and Their Portfolio Companies

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AGN Global Business Voice: Practice Management

In the attached GBV, Jonathan Schneider, founder of AGN’s resource partner, Gardenia Technologies, dives into some of the challenges that ESG regulation is presenting to Private Equity houses and their portfolios of investments.  The paper focuses on the carbon accounting challenge (of ESG Reporting) eg aggregating and presenting reliable Scope 1,2 and 3 data. 

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