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328: Mind the Gap: Addressing the Workforce Readiness Divide
Manage episode 514947465 series 2712933
A new report from the Illinois CPA Society (ICPAS), titled The Readiness Divide, explores the disconnect between how early-career accounting and finance professionals view their skills and how their managers assess their readiness. Geof Brown, president and CEO of ICPAS, discusses the report’s findings, including gaps in communication, critical thinking, problem solving and even tech skills – and what these gaps mean for the accounting profession.
Topics discussed:
- Overview of the report and why it was created
- The disconnect between self-awareness and employer expectations
- Risks if gaps in communication, critical thinking and problem-solving are not addressed
- Practical steps to close the divide
- Final takeaways
Resources:
300 episodes
Manage episode 514947465 series 2712933
A new report from the Illinois CPA Society (ICPAS), titled The Readiness Divide, explores the disconnect between how early-career accounting and finance professionals view their skills and how their managers assess their readiness. Geof Brown, president and CEO of ICPAS, discusses the report’s findings, including gaps in communication, critical thinking, problem solving and even tech skills – and what these gaps mean for the accounting profession.
Topics discussed:
- Overview of the report and why it was created
- The disconnect between self-awareness and employer expectations
- Risks if gaps in communication, critical thinking and problem-solving are not addressed
- Practical steps to close the divide
- Final takeaways
Resources:
300 episodes
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