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The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) and the European Accounting Association (EAA) have signed a memorandum of understanding to strengthen ties between academia and the accounting profession across Europe.
The agreement aims to align university research and teaching with the needs of the accounting and finance sector. It will focus on supporting professional upskilling, joint research, and student engagement, while helping to address the shortage of qualified accountants in Europe.
Under the partnership, EAA members will gain access to ACCA’s professional learning materials and thought leadership. The organisations will also collaborate on research projects, host joint events, and share best practice in curriculum design and teaching.
The agreement forms part of a broader effort to ensure academic institutions are equipped to meet the needs of a rapidly evolving profession, while reinforcing the link between research, education and practice in accounting and finance.
Caitriona Allis, head of Europe at ACCA, said: “Europe is facing a critical shortage of qualified accountants, and universities are on the front line of the solution. This partnership with EAA is about working with educators to develop the tools, insights and global perspectives to prepare students for the future of finance.
“By working together, we can make accounting education more dynamic, more connected to industry, and more attractive to the next generation.”
Araceli Mora, president of the EAA, added: “By working together, we can help universities adapt their programmes to emerging challenges, support faculty in developing new skills, and inspire the next generation of accounting and finance professionals.
“This collaboration underscores the EAA’s commitment to ensuring that academic insight continues to inform accounting practice, policy and education.”
