IFA Year in review: unprecedented uncertainty in a volatile environment
Verdict Staff January 26, 2021 (Last Updated January 26th, 2021 10:39)
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As a professional body with more than 2,500 members in public practice serving more than 750,000 businesses across the SME sector, the Institute of Financial Accountants has had a uniquely frontline view of the industry in the last year. CEO John Edwards writes
Covid-19 compounded an already volatile environment, bringing unprecedented levels of uncertainty around the globe.
Almost overnight there was a sweeping sense of shock, uncertainty and loss as businesses were forced to close, relocate or operate virtually. However, my overarching experience of 2020 is that during this difficult and damaging time, we are a sector that has shown overwhelming resilience, grit and determination – traits of which we should be very proud.