0. Globalization and the accounting profession
Peter Doubleday Ernst & Young

1. Agenda Why is globalization important to the profession
How does it impact us?
People
Quality
Growth
My own experience

2. Why is globalization important to the profession?
Understanding the business challenge
Rapid growth markets
One size does not fit all markets
Policy is more important and less predictable
Good people are hard to find
Understanding the profession’s challenge
It’s the same thing!!!!!
152,000 people, 695 offices, 140 countries
Combine deep local knowledge with global experience of serving multi-nationals
World is fast paced and connected by people, commerce, and innovation moving across borders at increased pace and changing patterns

3. People Inclusiveness Mobility Generations
People culture and high performing environment
We have never been more relevant
Career development
Developing a resume

4. Quality Quality in everything we do Accounting rules and disclosures
Regulation
US and overseas
Rotation and independence

5. Growth Understand the agenda and bring insights in a changing world
Investing in the developing world
Entrepreneurs and companies from fast-growth companies are now competing globally
Long term relationships and exceptional service are critical

6. Assurance | Tax | Transactions | Advisory About Ernst & Young
About Ernst & Young
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