Expert advice accountants can apply directly to their roles

AAT’s free Industry bootcamp, sponsored by Futrli, brought together experts to provide practical insights and real-world strategies attendees can actually use.

Today, Thursday 28 November, AAT held a free online bootcamp designed for accountants working in industry. It was aimed at those looking to get a promotion, and managers and leaders looking for insight from their peers, but provided a good introduction to industry for those outside of it, too.

The day included a panel discussion and two speaker-led sessions focusing on leadership and wellbeing. Attendees came away with insight into what leadership looks like in modern accounting and how to become the best leader possible.

Leadership in finance

Bootcamp kicked off with a panel of prominent industry figures discussing how leadership is changing in 2024.

Becky Glover FMAAT became a Finance Director in her twenties, was a Finance Director of the Year 2023 Finalist and serves on AAT’s board.

Bev Flanagan MAAT is a multi-award-winning accountant who founded and sold cloud-accounting practice Mind Your Assets in 2022. She now consults on building practices into saleable assets.

Nicola Mason MAAT began Point Accounting in 2015, growing it to 450 clients through hard work and a merger. She works with SMEs throughout the UK.

Glover, Flanagan and Mason joined AAT’s Product Support Coordinator Chris Holt in conversation. They discussed ways for non-managers to exhibit leadership qualities, the challenges and hurdles commonly faced in moving business forward, and what’s expected of industry leaders in the modern age.

CFO bootcamp for business leaders

Paul Redmond transforms accounting practices through his role as Chief Accountancy Strategist and Financial Innovation Advisor. He’s a frequent speaker at industry conferences and contributor to financial publications.

Redmond led a deep dive into the value a CFO can bring to a company, and the tools and strategies used to create growth. The session was designed for CFOs, business owners and acting directors managing the financial and operational challenges of their businesses.

Key topics included the CFO’s crucial role in shaping business for long-term stability, driving sustainable growth through financial management, and aligning financial strategy with overarching business goals.

Wellbeing at work for accountants

Yoga teacher Sylvie Ball gave tips on avoiding burnout in an increasingly hybrid work environment. She covered work/life balance, mindfulness and how to maintain focus – among other areas.

Catch up now

Worried you missed such a packed and useful agenda? Not to worry, you can watch On Demand here.

Futrli made sense as event sponsor: it’s there to help you navigate the changing financial world. Futrli’s intelligent financial predictions and reporting deliver impactful insights about a business’s current, past and future performance. More than just monthly profit & loss figures, a Futrli budget creates smart predictions by reading your business data patterns.

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