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404: Skills Not Found — Closing the Technology Gap in Your Business With Upskilling

LevelIntermediate CPE Credits2 Field of StudyPersonal Development

📋 Overview

The accounting profession is navigating a historic talent shortage that threatens the scalability of traditional business models. As the CPA pipeline shrinks, organizations must pivot from a search for the 'perfect hire' to a strategy of internal transformation. This session explores how industry leaders are utilizing upskilling and reskilling to bridge the technology gap. Participants will examine the shift toward flexible staffing models and analyze how artificial intelligence is fundamentally changing the staffing math. The course provides a roadmap for attracting the next generation of professionals by modernizing the work experience and aligning technical proficiency with career progression.

👥 Who Should Attend

Corporate controllers, CFOs, HR directors within the finance sector, and firm partners responsible for talent development and technology integration.

Prerequisites

A basic understanding of current accounting recruitment challenges and general familiarity with artificial intelligence concepts.

🎯 Learning Objectives

Identify the primary drivers behind the current CPA talent shortage and its impact on technological adoption.
Evaluate the ROI of reskilling existing staff versus the cost of external recruitment in a competitive market.
Analyze how AI and automation tools redefine job descriptions and reduce the need for traditional entry-level headcount.
Design a framework for a flexible staffing model that incorporates remote work, gig-economy specialists, and automated workflows.
Develop a strategic plan for internal upskilling that aligns with the organization's long-term technology stack goals.

📚 Major Topics

The State of the Talent Pipeline: Data and Trends
Reskilling vs. Upskilling: Definitions and Implementation Strategies
The AI Staffing Multiplier: Doing More with Fewer FTEs
Modern Recruitment: Attracting Tech-Savvy Talent to Industry Roles
Retention through Innovation: Creating a Tech-Forward Culture
Flexible Staffing Models and Outsourcing Integration
Mapping Technical Competencies to Professional Development Tracks

🏷️ Topics

talent managementupskillingai in accountingstaffing modelsprofessional development

🎤 About the author

Stephen is a certified public accountant, the CEO and partner of Devmatics, LLC, a continuing education instructor for financial professionals, a professional speaker at live events, and a licensed pyrotechnician. While his interests and skills are varied, they all share a common thread—his love for and skill in finding technology-based solutions. Whether it’s teaching in the classroom, consulting clients in a boardroom, or shooting a fireworks display, Steve brings passion, hard work, value—and above all else—technological expertise to each of his clients. With an open, honest approach, he creates a unique strategy for each client specifically designed to benefit their needs and streamline their operations in order to create efficiency and maximize their financial potential.

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