IFAC publishes the Global SMP Survey 2015
The report also includes a summary of the general ideas and key events in each region.
Among the findings highlight topics would include customers of audit firms and consulting firms have emerged as major challenges they face, being, in order of importance:
- 61% Economic uncertainty
- 58% Increased costs
- 54% Competition
- 51% Difficulties in getting financing
- 42% Policy Compliance
- 42% Keeping up with new technologies
- 35% attract and retain staff
- 17% Financial crimes