ACCA Global/North America Update | October 2026 | | |
Greetings from ACCA North America! We hope this newsletter finds you well.
We wish to remind you that the Global Annual General Meeting will be held virtually on November 5. Online and postal voting closes at 13:00 GMT on 22 October 2026.
We encourage you to update your contact details in your MyACCA Portal to reflect your most active email address and correct full address including the correct city, state/province, county, and zip code or postal code depending on the country you reside so you do not miss out on emails and relevant information. Also confirm on your MyACCA that your communication preference level "ACCA Communication" is set to "Yes" so can receive emails from ACCA.
Kindly note that the ACCA official communication channel is through the case management system on your MyACCA portal.
| | Upcoming Events + Member Activities | |
Tuesday, October 6, 2026
Vancouver Networking Event
ACCA North America is pleased to invite you to a complimentary networking event in Vancouver on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at BCIT Downtown Campus (Atrium - Room 825) from 5:30pm to 7:30pm PT. Attendance is limited to 50 guests, so register quickly!
We hope you can join us for an opportunity to meet and socialize with your fellow ACCA members and future members over light refreshments while building your personal network!
Jillian Couse, Head of ACCA North America, Michael Maji, Member Engagement Manager, and Kyle Urquhart, Business Relationships Manager – Education, will be in attendance and look forward to meeting you.
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Thursday, October 8, 2026
Winnipeg Networking Event
ACCA North America is pleased to invite you to a complimentary networking event in Winnipeg on Thursday, October 8, 2026 from 5:45pm to 7:45pm CT. Attendance is limited, so save your spot quickly!
We hope you can join us for an opportunity to meet and socialize with your fellow ACCA members and future members over light refreshments while building your personal network and having a little fun!
Kyle Urquhart, Business Relationships Manager – Education, and Dr. Oyekanmi Abioye, Chair, ACCA Canada Network Panel, will be in attendance and look forward to meeting you.
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Tuesday, October 13, 2026
Public Sector Connect: ACCA & IPAC Toronto Chapter Networking Evening
Join ACCA and the IPAC Toronto Chapter for an engaging networking event designed for professionals working across the public sector – or those thinking about making a move! This joint gathering offers ACCA and IPAC members the opportunity to connect with peers, exchange ideas, and expand their networks in a welcoming environment.
We will be joined by Sharon Barnes-Simmonds, CFO, Bereavement Authority of Ontario and ACCA Member Advocate, who will deliver a keynote address on building a leadership career in the public sector.
Enjoy appetizers and refreshments throughout the event, including lattes, matcha, and juice refreshers from Kasa Beverages.
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Thursday, October 22, 2026
ACCA Atlanta Chapter In-Person CPD/CPE Event on The AI-Enabled Finance Function
Amdie Teshome, ACCA Atlanta Chapter Head/Vice-Chair, ACCA USA Committee, and Urvi Patel, Deputy Chapter Head, ACCA Atlanta Chapter, invite all ACCA members and future members to attend an upcoming chapter in-person CPD/CPE session and networking event on Thursday, October 22.
Sree Pradhip, Founder & CEO of Pulsar Ventures, will explore Artificial Intelligence in general terms and in the context of accounting and finance. Participants will learn about AI and have a better understanding of the impact of AI on accounting and finance.
You can earn 1.0 ACCA CPD/NASBA CPE for participating in this session.
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Wednesday, October 28, 2026
ACCA Virtual Chapter Webinar on Translating International Experience for the U.S. Job Market
Yinka Ayeni, ACCA Virtual Chapter Head, and Ope Awokulehin, Deputy Chapter Head, invite all ACCA members and future members to attend an upcoming webinar on Translating International Experience for the U.S. Job Market.
Karina Roiuk-Yu, LLM, Esq., CEO at TTMS Global, will explore the steps to translate your International experience into an advantage for the U.S. Job Market. Participants will learn how to turn their experience into results, adapt their resume, develop interview strategies, and how to communicate their global advantage. Through practical examples, this session aims to provide insights into how to move from experience to advantage while navigating the US job market.
You can earn 1.0 ACCA CPD/NASBA CPE for participating in this session.
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Tuesday, November 24 to Thursday, November 26, 2026
Accounting for the Future
Join this year's Accounting for the Future conference themed Risk, resilience and reinvention, as ACCA brings together global leaders, innovators and forward-thinkers to help you turn complexity into opportunity.
Earn over to 21 units of free CPD by attending live or on demand.
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Friday, November 27, 2026
Virtual Public Sector Conference
Join our Virtual Public Sector Conference and explore our theme: Resilience in uncertain times.
Earn up to 4 units of free CPD and join a community committed to shaping a resilient future for public finance.
| | ACCA Careers: Employment Opportunities | |
The ACCA Virtual Skills Platform
The platform, part of the ACCA suite of Career Support Services, is designed to support both future members and members in developing the skills needed for the future. Download and access interactive flashcards on sustainable business, innovative technology, and future skills to stay ahead in a world shaped by AI and innovation. Strengthen your interview performance with our Interview Prep Video Series, featuring expert guidance and practical assignments.
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Current Opportunities
We can help you make your next big move with our fantastic search tools. There are thousands of opportunities in North America posted right now! Sign up for our free service, and get great jobs emailed to you through ACCA Careers. Set-up job alerts now →
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Accounting Manager, Real Estate Finance
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Commercial Credit Manager - Structured
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Mastering Sustainability Reporting
In today’s dynamic business landscape, organisations of all sizes and sectors need to prepare sustainability-related information. This course builds on ACCA’s well-received Sustainability Reporting Guide to navigate practitioners through the eight stages of the reporting cycle, equipping you to meet sustainability reporting demands effectively. Additionally, you can choose to explore the implementation requirements of the first two ISSB standards (IFRS S1, IFRS S2) and European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS) at pivotal points in the cycle.
| | | | ACCA Policy and Insights Resources | | On October 1, ACCA published our sectoral findings, Global Talent Trends 2026: Banking and financial services insights. This concise report presents sector-specific highlights from Global Talent Trends 2026, collecting compelling data, insights, and perspectives shared by 935 respondents from the banking and financial services sector. | | |
Explore the findings here: the link will be available today!
Do you want to contribute to Global Talent Trends 2027? Email julie.missimore@accaglobal.com to express interest.
Roundtables will be forming soon!
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