Accountex brings together the profession’s leading voices on the future of accountancy, skills and talent. This special forum will provide a preview of First Intuition’s programme of talks at Accountex, showcasing the key themes and challenges facing accountancy employers and training leaders today.

With a dedicated FI stage featuring a range of short, high-impact sessions, attendees will hear practical insights on recruitment, retention, skills development and workforce strategy from experts across the profession. This forum will highlight what will be covered on the day, who will be speaking, and how attendees can get the most value from engaging with FI at Accountex.

In this session, speakers will explore:

• The key topics that will be covered on the First Intuition stage at Accountex, including skills strategy, early talent, inclusion, leadership and the future of training
• What employers and firms can expect to learn from the talks and panel sessions running throughout the day
• Who will be speaking on the FI stage and the perspectives they will bring from across practice, industry and training
• How attendees can use the day to gain practical ideas, benchmark their approach and take away actions to implement in their own organisations

Register here.

On Thursday 26 March, from 12:30 to 13:15, we will be hosting a short employer webinar focusing on the NEW AAT Level 4 Professional Accounting Technician (PAT) qualification.

During this session, we will cover:

• An overview of the new Level 4 qualification
• Key dates you need to be aware of
• How the new syllabus compares to Q2022
• Transitional arrangements
• What this means for current students
• Guidance for students who hold Level 4 AQ2016 exam passes

If you would like to join us, you can  register for the webinar here

As skills needs in the workplace evolve faster than traditional job roles, organisations are increasingly rethinking how they attract, develop and retain talent. At the same time, individuals’ expectations of work are changing, with greater emphasis on skills development, wellbeing, flexibility and purpose.

This session will explore how a skills-based approach can help businesses better align with what people value and expect from their employer, while building a more adaptable and future-ready workforce.

In this session, expert speakers will explore:

• What a skills-based approach means in practice and how it responds to changing individual expectations of work
• The skills, development opportunities and working practices individuals increasingly value from employers
• How organisations can support skills development and progression in ways that benefit both individuals and the business

Register here.

Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming recruitment, from how candidates apply and prepare, to how employers screen, assess and select talent. This session will explore the growing use of AI on both sides of the recruitment process and what this means for fairness, efficiency and hiring outcomes.

In this session, expert speakers will explore:

• How candidates are using AI tools to apply for roles and prepare for interviews
• How employers are integrating AI into attraction, screening and assessment processes
• The risks, opportunities and ethical considerations of AI-driven recruitment

Register here.

With up to five generations now working side by side in the workplace, organisations are facing new challenges (and opportunities) in leadership, communication and management. This session will explore how changing workforce demographics and expectations are reshaping organisational management and what leaders can do to create inclusive, high-performing teams.

In this session, expert speakers will explore:

• Key generational trends and how expectations around work, leadership and progression are evolving
• How management styles are changing in response to hybrid working, flexibility and values-led cultures
• Practical strategies for leading multigenerational teams and maximising collaboration across age groups

Register here.