In this episode of On the Books, we talk about one of the hottest topics in the accounting industry: the talent and skills shortage. Joining us are Katie Rosenberg and Lynn Letukas from the Intuit for Education team to talk about Intuit’s bold mission to upskill the next generation, the impact of AI on early-career roles, and how modern accounting is currently one of the most tech-forward professions.
In this episode, we discuss:
- Intuit’s bold goals: How Intuit aims to help 50 million students become financially literate by 2030 and upskill 1 million future accounting professionals over the next five years.
- The talent pipeline: Addressing the 8% year-over-year decline in accounting graduates and the upcoming retirement of 70% of the current workforce.
- AI + human intelligence (HI): Why AI won't replace accountants, but rather empower them to focus on high-value advisory services and critical thinking.
- Hands-on learning: Exploring the Food Truck Program and other simulations that give high school and college students real-world experience using tools such as QuickBooks and Mailchimp.
- Changing the narrative: Moving away from the "Big Four or bust" mentality to show students the diverse, tech-driven opportunities in the Client Advisory Services space.
For more information:
Intuit Connect: Join the quarterly webinars to see live demos of new tools and earn CPE credits.
Career Lab: Hear three firm leaders discuss skills needed for success in the new era of accounting and how they built a successful practice around their unique lifestyles.
Intuit for Education: Reach out to us to see how you can be involved.
