DIVERSIFYING MENASA ECONOMY WILL INCREASE DEMAND FOR FINANCIAL PROFESSIONALS

THE HIGHLY diverse and emerging markets of the Middle East, North Africa, and South Asia (MENASA) face major challenges in bringing financial services, accounting and auditing up to international standards. They are often lacking qualified professionals and sometimes overly reliant on expatriate expertise. However, the need to attract foreign direct investment (FDI), diversify economies and comply with global regulatory requirements is driving demand for locally trained qualified accountants and financial professionals.   Different challenges exist for the ...


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