Flashback to the ICAC Conference in Barbados with our Chief Operating Officer Aleema Ogeer-Ali.
Aleema shared, ‘The ICAC conference emphasized the importance of embracing discomfort, staying updated with technology, and responding proactively to client needs and market changes. To stay competitive, we must rethink our approach beyond mere number-crunching. Embracing discomfort is essential for growth, and as Accountants, we possess the ability to analyze data that can transform key strategic players.
It’s crucial to retool ourselves and keep pace with technological advancements, leveraging them to enhance our job performance. Technology should be our tool, not our master. Our brains are our greatest assets, and staying current with new accounting standards like S1 and S2 reporting is vital, especially in areas requiring assurance.
We must be in a constant state of readiness to respond. Clients often resist changes, and while we can’t cherry-pick our responses, compliance is mandatory. Sometimes, our response may require tactful resistance rather than mere reaction. Respond with the proactive approach.’
