The latest issue of PQ magazine has now landed! Check it out at: https://issuu.com/pqpublishing/docs/pq_magazine_october_2025
In the news we picked up caba’s research highlighting the fact that one in five ACA students are experiencing financial hardship, we feedback on an ACCA exam that was ‘torture’ for some, and report on how chartered accountants are still one of the most ‘trusted’ professions.
We also have a great piece from our former Accountancy Graduate of the Year, Tim Mickleburgh, talking about social mobility, look at how CIMA past papers can get you a pass, and AAT’s Clare Dye continues her series on the new AAT qualification – it is coming!
The first ICAEW students have now sat their first Next Gen ACA qualification exams. This is a real milestone, and as ICAEW CEO Alan Vallance says it is the biggest overhaul of the flagship qualification in more than a decade. Read more in the new issue…
Do join us for our roundtable discussion on the power of AI on 8 October at 4pm (GMT). We have a great line of speakers, and as always, I will be throwing my twopence worth into the debate! Sign up at: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/accountants-time-to-unlock-the-power-of-ai-tickets-1571101840899?utm
Happy reading.
