Australian chartered accountant Joe Kaleb and a dedicated group of fellow accountants have joined forces in an attempt to ‘revitalise’ the profession.
To this end they have launched a grass roots ’Make Accounting Great Again’ movement, and their mission, which they hope will go global, is to inspire the next generation of accountants to embrace the fantastic opportunities that accountancy provides.
Kaleb wants to change the perception that accounting is boring or just about number crunching, by highlighting its dynamic, diverse, and evolving nature.
He said: “We need to better communicate to young people that there are so many avenues for them to go down in our profession, whether it be in public practice, working for a company or in government, or even starting their own business. “
We also need to emphasise the many valuable contributions that accountants make, such as saving clients thousands in taxes, offering valuable insights into business finances, and providing growth strategies.”
In last month’s lead story PQ magazine highlighted one of his colleague’s, Joanna Perry (pictured wearing the ‘Make Accounting Great Again’ cap), who raised concerns about a global shortage of accountants.
Visit the ‘Make Accounting Great Again’ website https://makeaccountinggreatagain.com.au for further information.
