Today’s episode discusses the future-ready career skills needed for accountants and finance professionals. Our guest experts are Layla O'Kane, senior economist and research director at Lightcast, a global labour market data specialist based in Boston. And Michael Edelstein CPA, an experienced recruiter and business coach who specialises in senior placements within public practice accounting firms. He is also the host of the podcast, Accountants Exposed. Listen now. Host: Jessica Mudditt, book author, freelance journalist and regular contributor to CPA Australia’s award-winning INTHEBLACK magazine. Guests: Layla O'Kane, senior economist and research director at Lightcast, a global labour market data specialist based in Boston. Michael Edelstein CPA, an experienced recruiter and business coach who specialises in senior placements within public practise accounting firms. He is also the host of the podcast, Accountants Exposed. CPA Australia publishes three podcasts, providing commentary and thought leadership across business, finance, and accounting: With Interest INTHEBLACK Excel Tips Search for them in your podcast service. You can email the podcast team at [email protected] To further help guide your career, CPA Australia’s Career Navigator Tool is a useful resource to discover in-demand skills. Additionally, there are CPA Australia micro-credentials relevant to this podcast episode that will fast-track your learning and sharpen your skills for an evolving industry. And for insightful reading, delve into the INTHEBLACK digital magazine special careers edition and help elevate your career.