A Perth accountant has been elected to the governing body of one of the world’s leading accountancy organisations, while another senior professional who started his career in Glasgow has become its Vice President.
Graham Parker, Director, Accounts and Business Advisory Services at Azets, has been elected to a three-year term on the council of ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants).
The council is currently made up of 47 members from 20 countries: a diverse group of senior professional accountants from every sector. Their knowledge, experience and global, cross-sector perspectives drive ACCA’s strategy and help it lead the profession.
A privilege and a responsibility
Graham Parker said: “Being elected to ACCA Council is both a privilege and a responsibility. I am keen to contribute to shaping the future of our profession and look forward to bringing perspectives gained from being part of the accountancy and business community in Scotland. ACCA has a unique role in supporting businesses of all sizes through high professional standards, innovation and talent development. I look forward to helping strengthen that impact for the benefit of members, employers and the wider economy.”
A Glasgow-trained Vice President
At the same time as Graham joined the council, Gary Kent was elected Vice President of the global accountancy body. Now a senior leader in Canadian regional government, Gary began his career in finance in Glasgow and earned a BA in Accountancy from Glasgow Caledonian University. He has served on ACCA’s council since 2022.
Susan Love, Strategic Engagement Lead at ACCA Scotland, said: “We know the depth of professional accountancy expertise in Scotland and I’m delighted to see that being put to great use by both Gary and Graham on a global stage.”
About ACCA
ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) is a global professional accountancy body. Founded in 1904, it supports a community of more than 266,100 members and 546,500 future members in 179 countries. Its qualifications, continuous learning and insights equip people with the business and finance expertise and ethical judgement to drive sustainable value in organisations and economies worldwide. Find out more at accaglobal.com.
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