How accountants can be future-ready today

Today’s episode discusses the future-ready career skills needed for accountants and finance professionals. Our guest experts are Layla O'Kane, senior economist and research director at Lightcast, a global labour market data specialist based in Boston. And Michael Edelstein CPA, an experienced recruiter and business coach who specialises in senior placements within public practice accounting firms. He is also the host of the podcast, Accountants Exposed. Listen now. Host: Jessica Mudditt, book author, freelance journalist and regular contributor to CPA Australia’s award-winning INTHEBLACK magazine. Guests: Layla O'Kane, senior economist and research director at Lightcast, a global labour market data specialist based in Boston. Michael Edelstein CPA, an experienced recruiter and business coach who specialises in senior placements within public practise accounting firms. He is also the host of the podcast, Accountants Exposed. CPA Australia publishes four podcasts, providing commentary and thought leadership across business, finance, and accounting:  With Interest INTHEBLACK INTHEBLACK Out Loud Excel Tips Search for them in your podcast platform.  You can email the podcast team at [email protected] To further help guide your career, CPA Australia’s Career Navigator Tool is a useful resource to discover in-demand skills. If you want more expert advice to keep your finance career ahead of the curve then save the date for CPA Virtual Congress 2023. This year's conference offers both live and pre-recorded sessions, each providing exclusive learning opportunities and the latest trends and developments in your profession. Join more than 11,000 of your accounting and finance peers and be inspired by thought leaders and industry experts.  Additionally, there are CPA Australia micro-credentials relevant to this podcast episode that will fast-track your learning and sharpen your skills for an evolving industry. And for insightful reading, delve into the INTHEBLACK digital magazine special careers edition and help elevate your career.