Grads aren’t ready for the world of work. Schools aren’t helping. And accounting firms are paying the price.

In this solo episode, Rob Brown breaks down the skills crisis facing employers, especially accounting firms. Why are so many graduates, interns and junior hires entering the workforce unprepared? What’s going wrong in the education system? And what can firm leaders do about it?

Rob explores the mismatch between academic learning and real-world performance, and lays out concrete strategies for firms to build better talent pipelines from the inside out.

Whether you're hiring your next intern or building your future partner team, this episode will make you rethink your assumptions and give you tools to build real talent.

Key Takeaways:

-Only 11% of leaders think grads are ready for work

-Soft skills matter more than technical knowledge at junior levels

-Schools prioritise exams, not workplace performance

-Career guidance in schools is outdated and ineffective

-Firms must stop assuming education will develop soft skills

-Better onboarding, mentoring, and training is critical

The Accounting Influencers Podcast, hosted by Rob Brown, is one of the world's leading shows for accounting leaders, professionals, finance specialists, software vendors, tech providers and influencers.

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