By All Accounts. . .

Writing essays, crunching numbers, even analysing basic strategy ideas… artificial intelligence can do so much these days. Does that mean accountancy jobs are at risk? In our final episode, we sit down with experts to discuss how artificial intelligence is changing the world of the accountancy. Imtiaz Ahmad FCCA speaks from his years of experience about how different technologies have changed accounting, and the benefits of AI in his own practice. ACCA UK’s Head of Technology Alistair Brisbourne, PhD talks us through ACCA’s ‘AI In The Finance Profession’ report, including surveys on the concerns of current ACCA students and members, and describes the ways in which he believes AI is going to affect the roles of accountants within organisations in years to come. To find out more about the role for AI in finance, checkout the ACCA report here https://www.accaglobal.com/content/dam/ACCA_Global/professional-insights/QuickguidetoAI/PI-AI-ACCA-POSITION%20v2.pdf Hit follow now so you never miss an episode and let us know what you think by leaving a rating or review. With skills in accountancy and finance, you can work in any business, anywhere, and turn your passion into an exciting and rewarding career with an ACCA qualification. You can sign up to find out more by heading to www.accaglobal.com/beyouanywhere. To watch the video version of this podcast, head to www.accaglobal.com/byallaccounts. By All Accounts… is a Fresh Air Production for ACCA. The Senior Producer is Eva Higginbotham, with support from Sarah Moore. The Executive Producer is Annie Day. The videographer is Yohan Forbes and the Sound Engineer is Basil Oxtoby. Bukky Fadipe is the Assistant Producer and Nik Gandhi is the Marketing Manager.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Revising all hours, dealing with exam anxiety, and struggling to balance work and study… we all know that the journey to ACCA qualification can be a stressful one. So, is the training really worth it? This week, we sit down with ACCA students Ravi Tanna and Xhulja Duka to get the low down on the challenges many students face while studying for their accountancy exams. From needing to resit exams to knowing when you should take a break, we dig into the details of what can make this time tricky, and what can help take the edge off. Plus, we explore Ravi and Xhulja’s experiences working as accountants during their studies, including why they recommend getting qualified earlier in your career in you can.  Hit follow now so you never miss an episode and let us know what you think by leaving a rating or review. With skills in accountancy and finance, you can work in any business, anywhere, and turn your passion into an exciting and rewarding career with an ACCA qualification. You can sign up to find out more by heading to www.accaglobal.com/beyouanywhere. To watch the video version of this podcast, head to www.accaglobal.com/byallaccounts. By All Accounts… is a Fresh Air Production for ACCA. The Senior Producer is Eva Higginbotham, with support from Sarah Moore. The Executive Producer is Annie Day. The videographer is Yohan Forbes and the Sound Engineer is Basil Oxtoby. Bukky Fadipe is the Assistant Producer and Nik Gandhi is the Marketing Manager.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Advanced algebra, balancing books, and complex calculations... don’t you need to be amazing at maths to be an accountant? This week, we sit down with ACCA members Kyle Simpson and Benjamin Kewin to get the real story on how much maths matters for a career in accountancy. From nearly failing maths class at school to finding the right support during exam season, we find out what it’s like to become an accountant when maths wasn’t always your favourite subject. Plus, we explore Ben and Kyle’s non-linear paths to ACCA membership – including dropping out of uni – and what they both find are the key skills required to make your career in accounting a success. Hit follow now so you never miss an episode and let us know what you think by leaving a rating or review. With skills in accountancy and finance, you can work in any business, anywhere, and turn your passion into an exciting and rewarding career with an ACCA qualification. You can sign up to find out more by heading to www.accaglobal.com/beyouanywhere. To watch the video version of this podcast, head to www.accaglobal.com/byallaccounts. By All Accounts… is a Fresh Air Production for ACCA. The Senior Producer is Eva Higginbotham, with support from Sarah Moore. The Executive Producer is Annie Day. The videographer is Yohan Forbes and the Sound Engineer is Basil Oxtoby. Bukky Fadipe is the Assistant Producer and Nik Gandhi is the Marketing Manager.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Long hours, demanding workloads, and stressful late nights at the office... is it impossible to have a good work-life balance when you’re an accountant? This week, we sit down with ACCA members Clara Tooth and Shaun Fenwick to understand what the lifestyle of an accountant is really like. From preparing for busy times of year (hello, tax season!) to streamlined, time-saving work practices, we dig into the reality of balancing a career in finance with the rest of your life. Plus, we explore the benefits that finding the right workplace for you can bring - from flexible and hybrid working policies, to Free Beer Fridays. We also chat through Clara and Shaun’s unique journeys into accountancy. Hit follow now so you never miss an episode and let us know what you think by leaving a rating or review. With skills in accountancy and finance, you can work in any business, anywhere, and turn your passion into an exciting and rewarding career with an ACCA qualification. You can sign up to find out more by heading to www.accaglobal.com/beyouanywhere. To watch the video version of this podcast, head to www.accaglobal.com/byallaccounts. By All Accounts… is a Fresh Air Production for ACCA. The Senior Producer is Eva Higginbotham, with support from Sarah Moore. The Executive Producer is Annie Day. The videographer is Yohan Forbes and the Sound Engineer is Basil Oxtoby. Bukky Fadipe is the Assistant Producer and Nik Gandhi is the Marketing Manager.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.