The global bodies have entered into a strategic partnership, signing a MOU
Lahore, October 27, 2025: Leadership from ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified
Accountants) and AACSB International (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools
of Business) have entered into a strategic partnership to support business and
accounting and finance education, signing a three-year memorandum of
understanding (MOU) on October 17, 2025.
The global bodies will explore areas of common interest, producing research on
topics such as the future of work, graduate employability, and career paths, as well
as social impact.
Joint efforts will also include pursuing initiatives to support universities, examining
the impact of AI on the learning experience in the short to medium term, and
collaborating with key organizations to assess the future of accountancy education.
Helen Brand, Chief Executive, ACCA, said: ‘Accountancy is changing: accountants are
driving sustainability, promoting social value and dealing with new ethical
challenges, as well as enabling innovative technologies which are shaking up the
world of work.
‘Collaboration on equipping future generations for the opportunities and challenges
ahead has never been more important, and we very much look forward to working
with AACSB on this.’
Lily Bi, President and CEO of AACSB, said: ‘Business education is undergoing profound
transformation, and AACSB International is proud to partner with ACCA to help shape
the future. Together, we will strengthen the bridge between academia and the
business world, equipping learners with the knowledge, skills, and agility to thrive in a
rapidly evolving profession.’
Lucia Real-Martin, Executive Director – Relationships, ACCA, said: ‘This partnership
with AACSB will allow ACCA to deepen our support of accountancy education across
Asia. Our team looks forward to the upcoming years of impactful collaboration.’
Editor’s Note
See attached picture of Helen Brand and Lily Bi signing the MoU.