The strap-line to the WCOA 2010 event is ‘accountants: sustaining value creation’. This is a terrific message, very much in line with CIMA’s own mantra and one that we as an organisation support wholeheartedly.

Most of you have never heard of the Olympic Congress which isn’t surprising since it’s a rather niche get together of international Olympic committees, sports personalities and media, however this year when you witness the announcement broadcast globally about the next Olympic city in 2016, take note of the venue (it’s the 13th Olympic Congress in Copenhagen)