Future Ready Academy – Building Future-Ready Accountants and a Culture of Confidence in an AI-Driven World (morning session)

AI and automation are reshaping the pace of work, that is a given. In our recent focus group what stood out was the challenges the profession faces in how we prepare our people to adapt with confidence. Future-ready accounting skills are essential, but it’s not enough to hire talent. Growing capability from within, backing our leaders to lead visibly, and creating a culture that can hold the weight of change will be the differentiator.

Join us for the morning session only of this full-day online workshop: Building Future-Ready Accountants and a Culture of Confidence in an AI-Driven World. Designed for senior accounting partners and leaders, this workshop delivers strategic insights and practical tools to lead confidently through rapid change.

Building Capability from Within: Empowering Accountants and Leaders to Thrive Amid Accelerating Change: Explore the human and leadership skills needed to navigate complexity, build resilience, and foster a culture ready for change.
Presented by Adie Dawes-Birch and Jo Smyth, Twiga Group

• Defining the future-ready accountant, beyond the technical Ever wondered what it takes to be a future-ready accountant in today's fast-paced world? It's not just about technical skills anymore. This session dives into the essential capabilities that will keep you ahead of the curve and ensure your professional value for years to come. Ready to redefine your role?
• Developing leaders for future-ready careers How do we prepare leaders for a future that's constantly evolving? In a world where traditional career norms are being turned upside down, this session explores the skills and capabilities needed to lead through change, make smart technology decisions, and balance talent with client satisfaction. Are you ready to lead the future?
• Traditional hierarchy versus sophisticated operating model and organisation design. Which prevails? In times of constant change, what kind of organisational design helps firms thrive? This session tackles the choice between traditional hierarchy and sophisticated operating models. Discover how great organisation design can be the key to sustainable success. Which model do you think will prevail?

Attendees will be provided with: 

• Access to attend the live session 
• Opportunities to ask questions
• CPD Certificate 
• Access to the Recording
• PowerPoint Presentation and searchable transcript
• The latest Wolters Kluwer APAC 2025-26 Future Ready Accountant Report 

Please note: These workshops are not covered under a CCH Learning subscription.

Links to the sessions will be sent the week prior to the workshop.

Group Discounts available:
2+ attendees from the same firm, 20% discount, please type the promo code FRA20
4+ attendees from the same firm, 30% discount, please type the promo code FRA30

Contact NZ-learning@wolterskluwer.com for more details

LEARNING OUTCOMES

Gain the insights and strategies needed to lead with confidence and ensure your firm remains competitive and future-ready.

•  Understand the evolving role of accountants in an AI-driven world.
•  Develop leadership skills to navigate constant change and technological advancements.
•  Learn strategies for effective organization design to ensure sustainable success.

SUITED TO

•  Senior Accounting Partners and Leaders
•  C-Suite Executives
•  Department Heads and Managers
•  HR and Talent Development Professionals
•  Technology and Innovation Officers
•  Compliance and Risk Officers

PRESENTERS

Jo Smyth, Partner, Twiga Group
Focusing on culture, change and communication, with significant leadership experience, Jo’s expertise includes organisational design and change, stakeholder engagement and communications, human resource and employee relations management, transformation program leadership and project management.

Adie Dawes-Birch, Partner, Twiga Group
With extensive experience in executive leadership roles across multiple sectors and industries globally, Adie brings expertise in organisational design and change, executive and transformation leadership, stakeholder engagement, marketing and communications.