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Firms must embrace AI, digital tools, and diversity to remain competitive.
Accounting Influencers
with Rob Brown
In the latest episode of Accounting Influencers, an international panel of distinguished accounting professionals gathered to discuss the profession's challenges, opportunities, and future. Featuring Dr. Anton Lewis, Kelly Mann, Sabby Gill, and Eriona Bajrakurtaj and hosted by Rob Brown, the conversation delves into the pressing issues shaping the accounting landscape and the innovative solutions driving transformation.
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The panelists from diverse professional backgrounds shared insights into the industry’s evolution. Dr. Anton Lewis, associate professor of accounting at Governor State University, highlights the acute shortage of accounting professionals, particularly in the U.S., and its implications on talent development and diversity. He emphasizes the need for greater collaboration between academia and the profession to better equip students for the modern workplace.