Head of SME Professional Insights

ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants)

Ms. Aleksandra Zaronina-Kirillova is head of SME professional insights at ACCA. She develops research and advises on policy issues for ACCA related to SME/SMP (Small and Medium Enterprise / Small and Medium Practices).

She is the joint author of ACCA’s recent reports on careers opportunities in small practice sector, broader social and economic role of SMPs and new models of business support, and sustainability in small business sector. Ms. Aleksandra is also leading work on ACCA’s global hub with SMP content-Practice Connect and Global SMP community-the Practice Room.

Ms. Aleksandra has a strong international record and understanding of emerging markets. Prior to joining ACCA, Aleksandra dealt with various international organisations including the UN and regional integration projects of E&Y. As part of her work, she represented the sector at high level international events and developed joint research with Oxford Economics, Organisation of American States, UNECE, etc.

Ms. Aleksandra holds MA in Development Studies from the Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies, Geneva.