{"href":"http://player.captivate.fm/services/oembed?url=http%3A%2F%2Fplayer.captivate.fm%2Fepisode%2F9b3989cb-03fd-475b-9b8d-ece63ed2c065","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Captivate.FM","provider_url":"https://www.captivate.fm","width":600,"height":200,"type":"rich","html":"","title":"How Accountants Can Inspire the Next Generation","description":"Episode 102. In today's news episode, we discuss \"How Accountants Can Inspire the Next Generation.\"\r\n\r\nKey takeaways from this episode include:\r\n\r\n\u27a8 questions accountants are asking themselves in looking for meaningful work\r\n\r\n\u27a8 the merits for accountants of giving something back to the profession to increase job fulfilment\r\n\r\n\u27a8 what candidates for accounting firm vacancies ask themselves about employer brand\r\n\r\n\u27a8 acknowledging the skills and talent shortage in accountancy that is driven by the 'great resignation'\r\n\r\n\u27a8 asking how attractive accountancy is as a career for new people and younger generations with options\r\n\r\n\u27a8 what elements of an accounting job are making it less desirable as a a career than other sectors\r\n\r\n\u27a8 what 'passing one's knowledge on' means for accountants and CPAs to inspire the next generation of professionals\r\n\r\n\u27a8 what teaching a new breed of accountants might look like on the resumes of active accounting professionals\r\n\r\n\u27a8 how some cities are better than others at offering courses and skills programs in accounting \r\n\r\n\u27a8 why some of the school curriculum does not equip young people for the world of work \r\n\r\n\u27a8 why more young people need attracting to the accounting profession to grow the economy, and how current accountants can help\r\n\r\nSource: The answer to the skills shortage is in your hands by Carl Reader\r\n\r\nhttps://www.accountingweb.co.uk/community/blogs/carl-reader/the-answer-to-the-skills-shortage-is-in-your-hands\r\n\r\nRelated episodes:\r\n\r\nThe Best City for Accountants - Does It Really Matter?\r\n\r\nhttps://bit.ly/3F2kgtT\r\n\r\n******************************\r\n\r\nIf you have a business development, sales or growth angle to your role, and are expected to bring in new business, here's a great resource for you:\r\n\r\nAre you a busy accountant struggling to create more revenue and career opportunities?\r\n\r\nAs an accounting professional, you likely have a business development strategy, selling or work winning dimension to your role and the ability to generate new revenues is what makes you wealthier, more promotable and more valuable to your employers. Many accountants struggle to bring in the kind of work that gets them noticed or makes them promotable. If you\u2019re a partner, you\u2019re under pressure to show you\u2019re worth a seat at the table. If you\u2019re below partner level, you know that beyond technical competence, the passport to partnership is the ability to drive growth.\r\n\r\nThis unique guide is designed for accounting professionals in practice with 5 simple but effective things to do every day to create significant new career opportunities, greater influence, a better network and new business conversations. What you will learn:\r\n\r\n\u2713 What is a 'reachout' and how to create your target list\r\n\r\n\u2713 How to keep in touch with your contacts and how to approach follow up\r\n\r\n\u2713 How to make an introduction and extend your network by being helpful\r\n\r\n\u2713 How to start a conversation with someone you don't already know\r\n\r\n\u2713 How to make a new business offer without being salesy\r\n\r\nIf you follow and implement this guide, you will create significant new career options and new business opportunities in the next 30 days. Start today by taking control and toning up your business development skills with a tried and tested 5 step system you can apply with ease every single day. \r\n\r\nDOWNLOAD LINK: https://accountinginfluencers.com/growth-opportunities-accountants/\r\n\r\nNOTE TO LISTENERS:\r\n\r\nThe Accounting Influencers Podcast is a CPE-accredited daily radio-style show with four segments coming out every Monday which are repeated on the other 4 weekdays as standalone episodes, plus a bonus 'from the client's perspective' episode on Saturdays. On Sundays, listeners get a short min trailer for the coming week's episodes.\r\n\r\nEvery Tuesday the show gives you a relevant news topic from the accounting and fintech world with a direct application to accountants, CPAs and bookkeepers. Great to stay informed and build your commercial acumen.\r\n\r\nEvery...","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300,"thumbnail_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/21ad9883-0499-4da7-b959-0707312d7aa4/sUD4BJREJfahhvNEe0uJTow9.jpg"}