THE ERA OF THE ‘LINEAR CAREER’ IS OVER, SAYS NEW ACCA REPORT

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 27 (Bernama) -- By 2035, the way finance professionals work – including what, when, and where – will change significantly. An ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) survey found that 37% of Malaysian respondents expect flexible career paths to replace traditional ones, while 51% foresee a mix of both models coexisting.

Malaysia’s results indicate a strong preference for hybrid career models, where structured progression is balanced with flexibility, skills development, and lateral movement. Andrew Lim, Head of ACCA Maritime South-East Asia, noted that while Malaysian finance professionals still value stability, employers that combine clear pathways with opportunities to upskill, specialise, and move across roles will be better placed to attract and retain talent.