Once you switch, can you switch back?
Skills

Once you switch, can you switch back?

1d Accountancy Age

Once you switch, can you switch back?

Choosing between accounting practice and industry shapes an accountant's career, offering either a broad client base or in-depth company involvement. ...

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How the renewed commitment to ESG in accountancy and finance is changing the finance recruitment landscape
CSR

How the renewed commitment to ESG in accountancy and finance is changing th...

1w Andy Young

How the renewed commitment to ESG in accountancy a...

The accountancy and finance landscape has seen a shift in recent years, with promising signs of recruitment recovery driven by a renewed focus on envi...

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How to foster innovation and a performance culture
Skills

How to foster innovation and a performance culture

2w Peter Spence

How to foster innovation and a performance culture

Innovation is essential to survival in the modern marketplace. AICPA & CIMA’s Associate Technical Director Peter Spence discusses how to foster a cult...

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More than a third of female accountants too anxious to take annual leave
People Practice

More than a third of female accountants too anxious to take annual leave

4w Accountancy Age

More than a third of female accountants too anxiou...

2 in 5 (41%) of female chartered accountants say they’ve avoided taking annual leave on more than one occasion because they were anxious about handing...

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Mastering the Art of Networking: A Strategic Guide for Accounting Professionals
People In Practice

Mastering the Art of Networking: A Strategic Guide for Accounting Professio...

1m Accountancy Age

Mastering the Art of Networking: A Strategic Guide...

Networking in accounting is crucial for career and personal growth, involving operational, personal, and strategic types. Effective strategies include...

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Almost half of accountants believe accountancy is viewed as a stuffy, dull profession
Skills

Almost half of accountants believe accountancy is viewed as a stuffy, dull ...

1m Accountancy Age

Almost half of accountants believe accountancy is ...

New data from cloud accounting provider, FreeAgent sheds light on the true nature of the accounting profession. Read More...

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The ingredients for building the ideal modern finance and accounting team
People In Business

The ingredients for building the ideal modern finance and accounting team

2m Rachael King

The ingredients for building the ideal modern fina...

New research reveals a clear recipe for constructing a high-impact finance unit in today’s rapidly evolving business climate. Global talent lead...

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Why 'numbers people' need better people skills
Skills

Why 'numbers people' need better people skills

3m Accountancy Age

Why 'numbers people' need better people skills

Mastering communication skills is crucial for young accountants, not just for presenting numbers but explaining their implications. This can be achiev...

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Hurst launches leadership development program
Skills

Hurst launches leadership development program

3m Accountancy Age

Hurst launches leadership development program

One of the UK’s leading independent accounting firms have launched a new leadership development program for members of its team. Hurst is first ...

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UK government invests half a million to get audit and accountancy qualifications recognised abroad
Skills

UK government invests half a million to get audit and accountancy qualifica...

3m Rachael Kennedy

UK government invests half a million to get audit ...

The UK government has pledged £500,000 to facilitate the recognition of accountancy and audit qualifications abroad. Announced by the Department of Tr...

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Salary trends, gender pay gap, and the impact of AAT qualifications on earning potential
Career

Salary trends, gender pay gap, and the impact of AAT qualifications on earn...

3m Accountancy Age

Salary trends, gender pay gap, and the impact of A...

The survey reveals salary progression based on AAT membership levels, regional variations in salaries, gender pay gaps, industry-specific salaries, an...

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Evelyn Partners launches new graduate programme
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Evelyn Partners launches new graduate programme

3m Accountancy Age

Evelyn Partners launches new graduate programme

Graduates on Evelyn Partners' new programme will work on front office financial planning tasks alongside studying for the Personal Finance Society Dip...

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How much of a threat is the talent shortage to the accounting profession?
Skills

How much of a threat is the talent shortage to the accounting profession?

4m Accountancy Age

How much of a threat is the talent shortage to the...

It is crucial to showcase the exciting and diverse opportunities that a career in accounting offers and dispel misconceptions about the profession Rea...

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How to grow green skills within your team
CSR

How to grow green skills within your team

4m Rachael Kennedy

How to grow green skills within your team

By providing accurate and transparent financial information, accountants enable informed decision-making that considers both financial and environment...

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What to expect in 2024 (it's not just AI!)
Business

What to expect in 2024 (it's not just AI!)

4m Rachael Kennedy

What to expect in 2024 (it's not just AI!)

The accountancy market in the UK is on the brink of transformation in 2024. As technology continues to advance and the business landscape evolves, acc...

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Over two thirds of accountants say AI has had a positive impact on their profession
Skills

Over two thirds of accountants say AI has had a positive impact on their pr...

4m Rachael Kennedy

Over two thirds of accountants say AI has had a po...

67% of participants predicted that their companies will increase AI investment in 2024 through expanded implementation, partnerships with AI software ...

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Is there a need to diversify the accounting talent pool?
Skills

Is there a need to diversify the accounting talent pool?

5m Accountancy Age

Is there a need to diversify the accounting talent...

The evolving accounting industry now demands a more diverse talent pool, encompassing not only technological proficiency and strategic business unders...

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CIMA vs ACCA: Unravelling the prestige of accounting qualifications
Career

CIMA vs ACCA: Unravelling the prestige of accounting qualifications

5m Accountancy Age

CIMA vs ACCA: Unravelling the prestige of accounti...

Explore how the choice between CIMA and ACCA qualifications can shape your career path in accounting, offering distinct opportunities and challenges i...

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The value-add of NED roles for accountants
People In Practice

The value-add of NED roles for accountants

5m Accountancy Age

The value-add of NED roles for accountants

Discover how the strategic leap to a Non-Executive Director role can redefine your accounting career, one boardroom at a time Read More...

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Becoming a (financial) model accountant
Digital assets

Becoming a (financial) model accountant

5m Accountancy Age

Becoming a (financial) model accountant

Uncover how mastering financial forecasting and modelling is reshaping the accounting profession, elevating traditional number crunchers into vital bu...

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Harnessing technology to attract and retain talent in accounting
Skills

Harnessing technology to attract and retain talent in accounting

5m Accountancy Age

Harnessing technology to attract and retain talent...

Discover where technology reshaping career paths, and becoming the key to attracting and retaining top talent in our comprehensive analysis Read More...

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Mastering business intelligence software
Practice

Mastering business intelligence software

5m Accountancy Age

Mastering business intelligence software

Explore cutting-edge business intelligence strategies and insights to drive efficiency and decision-making in the dynamic corporate landscape Read Mor...

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Talk the talk: Elevating accountants with communication skills
Skills

Talk the talk: Elevating accountants with communication skills

5m Accountancy Age

Talk the talk: Elevating accountants with communic...

Communication skills are relevant to most accountancy roles. Accountants need to know how to use their words, tone of voice and body language, to ensu...

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Embracing artificial intelligence: A new era for accountants
Skills

Embracing artificial intelligence: A new era for accountants

5m Accountancy Age

Embracing artificial intelligence: A new era for a...

51% of UK accountants believe that upskilling their existing workforce will provide them with the necessary talent to leverage AI Read More...

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Mastering data analytics: A game-changer for accountants?
Data Repository

Mastering data analytics: A game-changer for accountants?

5m Accountancy Age

Mastering data analytics: A game-changer for accou...

Discover the importance of data analytics in the accounting landscape, how mastering this skill can boost your career, and actionable steps to enhance...

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Why accountants should lean more into their business intelligence skills
Practice

Why accountants should lean more into their business intelligence skills

6m Accountancy Age

Why accountants should lean more into their busine...

Every new shift in industry creates a chain demand for support services. How might accountants benefit from the chain demand AI will bring? Read More...

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Salary trends for newly qualified accountants: A market analysis
Skills

Salary trends for newly qualified accountants: A market analysis

6m Accountancy Age

Salary trends for newly qualified accountants: A m...

While salaries and bonuses are important, employees also value flexible working, learning and development, and a clear path to progression Read More...

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