Over the last six months, we have been working with employers in the sector and the UK Commission for Employment and Skills to look at the how the accountancy profession can ensure that it builds its future skills needs.  Chaired by Jeremy Anderson, Chairman of Global Financial Services, KPMG and a Commissioner at the UK Commission for Employment and Skills, the research included a number of employers, including KPMG, PwC, PKF and the NHS North West, and professional bodies.  Sarah Thwaites, Deputy CEO and Jenny Barber, Head of Education and Careers were members of the Steering and Operational Groups respectively.  The groups reviewed:

• Does the accountancy sector currently have the right skills?
• What are the future challenges to secure workforce skills?
• What does the sector need to do to secure future workforce skill needs?

Read the full report and its recommendations: Building future skills in accountancy (pdf)