Sage CEO. Steve Hare (pictured) has written an open letter to the next gen of accountants and bookkeepers stressing “you are joining a profession that matters”.
Hare went on to say: “My message is simple: The future of accounting is not AI instead of accountants and bookkeepers. It is accountants and bookkeepers who know how to use AI. “
And, he felt that meant for anyone starting out as a PQ, that is the opportunity: “Learn the fundamentals. Stay curious about technology. Build the human skills that clients and business will always value: judgement, confidence, empathy and trust.”
Hare explained: “Sage was founded more than 45 years ago by graduates with an idea: to use technology to help business manage their finances better, The technology has changed beyond recognition. The need for great accountant has not.”
