ICAS has hosted over 400 students from throughout the UK at its inaugural national induction day at Edinburgh International Conference Centre.
The institute said the national induction day is an integral part of a new approach and a refreshed student experience, that places the student at its heart, fosters peer-to-peer connections, and maximises engagement with tutors
Gail Boag, Executive Director of Learning at ICAS (pictured), said: “Today marks a UK first and provides a significant step forward in how we train our accountants of the future. With its focus on ethics, technology and sustainability, the new ICAS syllabus is ensuring that our young business leaders are equipped to grasp the biggest opportunities and overcome challenges in a rapidly changing world.”
Holly Budge, founder of non-profit ‘How Many Elephants’ also spoke to students in attendance and offered advice to help them through their training and into their careers. She said: “My three tips to students are: Think tall, start small – don’t get lucky, get prepared. Do all the training and preparation beforehand. Number two is win or learn. No journey is linear so it’s about embracing the detours because there lie the powerful life lessons. And my third piece of advice is smile through the pain. It really works and a positive mindset is a resilient mindset.”
