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University professor


What is a university professor and what do they do?

A professor is a senior academic member of staff who is responsible for leading on research within their area of expertise. They influence and impact developments in their subject area through a variety of ways including  publications and conferences.

Capabilities

While the accountancy profession offers diverse career options and paths, the core capabilities required to perform at the highest standards remain the same - irrespective of skill level or job role.

Collaboration Digital Drive Ethics Expertise Insight Sustainability
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Continuing professional development at ACCA

A commitment to life-long learning is a vital part of your ACCA membership; it unlocks the full potential of your career choices - and drives forward the profession.

We deliver a wide range of CPD resources tailored to different areas of expertise - and an ever-changing profession. Our, and your, commitment to quality CPD ensures you will have the most up-to-date skills to perform at the highest standard. 

So, get started (or restarted) and take a look at our curated list of the most relevant CPD resources to secure and succeed in this role.

units 4

Online course

The finance business partner

This course will enable you to:
 

  • understand the role of the finance business partner and how it differs from traditional transactional and management accounting
  • become a core part of management decision-making, using financial information to influence and shape outcomes
  • help your business interpret the internal and external environment through good information sources so that both financial and strategic targets can be achieved
  • identify and overcome the challenges involved with the finance function and finance business partnering
  • understand how best to implement a successful finance business partner approach that results in an effective and respected finance business partner role.
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units 2

Online course

Problem solving and decision making

The key to problem solving and decision making is thinking differently and looking at things from different angles. This interactive course will encourage your creative thinking skills and develop your problem solving. It will demonstrate how working as a team can help identify new ideas and solutions, and includes recommended models of best practice.

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How does the ACCA Qualification prepare you for this job role?

From a combination of exams, ethics and experience, the ACCA Qualification will boost your employability and performance at every stage of your career journey.

Here we have listed some elements of the ACCA Qualification that will help you perform at the highest standard in this job role.