Rui Marques – författare

The inspirational story of respected football talent scout, Rui Marques. Instead of continuing on the rather dull career path of an economist, Rui transformed his destiny by winning major Fantasy Football competitions in two different countries, and carving his own unique path into the real world of football. From early childhood Rui developed a great passion for football, yet only years later came to recognise his gift of being able to spot raw sporting talent. After completing an economics degree, Rui entered a Daily Mirror Fantasy Football competition - and won the first prize of GBP75,000. This was followed with another Fantasy first place in Germany, scooping Bild's EURO100,000 prize. As a result he earned his first scouting job at a Portuguese club, but after only two seasons became European scout at Sporting Kansas City, helping his team to win trophies before taking on a challenging new role as European scout with Polish champions Legia Warsaw. The Unknown Champion is the ultimate proof that if we follow our dreams, they can come true.

This book seeks to explore the transformative impact of emerging technologies on the accounting and finance sectors, with a specific focus on how innovations such as artificial intelligence and digital currencies can align with human-centric values like sustainability, corporate responsibility, and ethical governance.

This book seeks to explore the transformative impact of emerging technologies on the accounting and finance sectors, with a specific focus on how innovations such as artificial intelligence and digital currencies can align with human-centric values like sustainability, corporate responsibility, and ethical governance. It provides a comprehensive analysis of the challenges and opportunities presented by ‘Era 5.0,’ where technological advancements are coupled with societal progress.Featuring cutting-edge research from leading scholars and industry experts, the collection spans a wide array of topics. Readers will find detailed studies on sustainability reporting, corporate governance, and the role of AI in financial processes, alongside examinations of cross-border tax evasion, the integration of education for sustainable development, and the use of geospatial analysis in business decisions. Other key areas of focus include the Common Reporting Standard (CRS), financial inclusion, and the interplay between human capital and corporate performance.This book serves as an essential resource for academics, practitioners, and policymakers aiming to understand the rapidly evolving dynamics of accounting and finance in a technologically advanced and socially responsible world. Whether reader's interest lies in innovative financial technologies or the ethical dimensions of corporate behavior, this book provides the insights needed to navigate the future of the field.”

This volume reveals how sustainability is reshaping accounting and finance, offering innovative insights that bridge research and practice. It introduces fresh perspectives on integrating technological innovation, sustainable reporting, responsible governance, and data-driven decision-making across global contexts. Through empirical and applied studies, it highlights advances in ESG disclosure, ethical auditing, and sustainable finance, as well as the transformative impact of AI, predictive analytics, and remote auditing. Designed for students, researchers, and professionals, it provides practical and conceptual tools to foster transparency, efficiency, and long-term value creation. Emerging from ICAFI 2025, it stands as a key reference for advancing sustainability-focused accounting and finance practices.