Finance and Accounting 2040: Rise to the Future Together

The accounting profession is experiencing rapid change and uncertainty, from technological disruption to evolving regulations. In response, global stakeholders are embarking on a collaborative effort to co-create a shared vision for the profession in 2040. This initiative convenes practitioners from all sectors – public accounting, management accounting, government finance, not-for-profit, and beyond – to envision the profession’s future. Trained facilitators across the world lead interactive visioning sessions, called Future Forums, ensuring input from diverse thought leaders around the globe. The work of Futurist Dan Burrus influences these sessions with his methodology on “hard trends and opportunities,” grounding the conversation in predictable future certainties. The ultimate outcome will be a unifying 2040 vision for the finance and accounting profession, synthesized from worldwide contributions and ready to guide strategic decisions. #Rise2040 demonstrates the profession’s proactive stance in “making sense of a changing and complex world.”