Difference Makers Discuss: Resilience in the Chartered Accountancy profession

Now available on demand: A must see discussion unveiling a global report on Chartered Accountants’ resilience, featuring expert insights and practical strategies from Brad Hook and Declan Scott of the Resilience Institute.

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Difference Makers Discuss: Building Resilience and Well-Being in the Accountancy Profession

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In the latest episode of Difference Makers Discuss, we unlock the keys to resilience and well-being in the Chartered Accountancy profession as we reveal the results of a groundbreaking global report in conjunction with Brad Hook and Declan Scott of the Resilience Institute.

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Unlocking Global Opportunities in Chartered Accountancy: Insights with Peter Gillen

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Last night, we broadcast our latest episode of DMD. We launched an important global report that investigates the resilience of the profession in conjunction with THERESILIENCYGROUP INC. ✨Dee France💫, Chair of the Chartered Accountants Worldwide well-being taskforce was joined by Bradley Hook ...and Declan Scott FCA from the Resilience Institute to discuss the findings, but importantly to offer solutions to improve resilience and well-being. Tangible steps that are relevant to anyone from any background or profession. The highlights are below, you can watch the full episode for free on demand here: https://charteredaccountantsworldwide.com/difference-makers-discuss-live-se2-ep4/

And if you scan the QR code on the highlights video or the on demand version, it will transport you - as if by magic - to the full report, which is packed with advice and practical steps to help you become more resilient - all gratis. What's not to love?

TONIGHT at 1800 GMT...This episode of DMD is not to be missed - we launch our global report into the resilience of the profession - in association with the Resilience Institute. As well as Brad Hook , ✨Dee France💫, Chair of the CAW Well-being taskforce and Declan Scott FCA will offer ...practical solutions on how we can improve our resilience. We will live stream on LinkedIn TONIGHT at 1800 GMT. More here: https://charteredaccountantsworldwide.com/event/difference-makers-discuss-resilience/ #charteredaccountant#differencemakers#charteredaccountancy#Resilience#Finance

Chartered Accountancy bodies are spearheading impactful initiatives to align their operations & the profession with net-zero goals. Institutes like ICAI, ICAS, ICAEW, and CA ANZ have set ambitious targets for reducing their carbon footprint. More here:

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Mark your calendars for tomorrow night at 1800 GMT...This episode of DMD is not to be missed - we launch our global report into the resilience of the profession - in association with the Resilience Institute. As well as Brad Hook , ✨Dee France💫, Chair of the CAW Well-being taskforce and ...Declan Scott FCA will offer practical solutions on how we can improve our resilience. We will live stream on LinkedIn on 30th January at 1800 GMT. More here: https://charteredaccountantsworldwide.com/event/difference-makers-discuss-resilience/ #charteredaccountant#differencemakers#charteredaccountancy#Resilience#Finance @deefrance21@chartered_accountantsire

Resilience is something we are hearing lots about - and rightly so. The Chartered Accountants Worldwide well-being taskforce has worked in collaboration with the Resilience Institute to create the first global study into the resilience of our profession - the results show there is A LOT of room for... improvement. To that end, we are hosting an episode of DMD on Thursday 30th January at 1800 GMT. ✨Dee France💫 will be joined by Declan Scott FCA and Brad Hook from the Resilience Institute to share some practical tips and launch the comprehensive report, which is a hugely useful resource. You can find out more here: https://charteredaccountantsworldwide.com/event/difference-makers-discuss-resilience/

Mark your calendars! This episode of DMD is not to be missed - we launch our global report into the resilience of the profession - in association with the Resilience Institute. As well as ✨Dee France💫, Chair of the CAW Well-being taskforce, Declan Scott FCA and Brad Hook will offer practical ...solutions on how we can improve our resilience. We will live stream on LinkedIn on 30th January at 1800 GMT. More here: https://charteredaccountantsworldwide.com/event/difference-makers-discuss-resilience/

Did you know that globally, the Chartered Accountancy profession’s age demographic is relatively young with over half the membership (50.3%) in the 26-45 age group vs 33.7% of members in the 45-65 age group? CAW and its member bodies are also focussed on ensuring that the pipeline into the ...profession is robust and diverse and has created a Global Young Leaders Think-tank to analyse attractiveness and retention within the profession and look at how to tackle the myths surrounding accounting careers and the potential barriers to entering the profession. Find out more here: https://charteredaccountantsworldwide.com/chartered-accountants-a-global-impact/

Find out just how resilient Chartered Accountants really are in an all new episode of Difference Makers Discuss. The global wellbeing taskforce teamed up with the Resilience Institute for our inaugural global survey. The results are not to be missed. Join us over on LinkedIn ...(https://www.linkedin.com/company/chartered-accountants-worldwide/) on 30th Jan at 1800 GMT for the live stream with Brad Hook, Declan Scott and Dee France. If you scan the QR code, you can download the report for free too!#charteredaccountant #differencemakers #Finance #charteredaccountancy #Resilience @resilienceinstitute.us @chartered_accountantsire

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