From Career Lab to career ready
Hear three firm leaders discuss skills needed for success in the new era of accounting and how they built a successful practice around their unique lifestyles.
Speakers:
Roman Villard
Founder, Full Send Finance
Works from the mountains while running a high-earning advisory practice.
Nayo Carter-Gray
Founder, 1st Step Accounting
Helps first-time entrepreneurs and her community with modern accounting skills.
Chris Macksey
CEO, Prix Fixe Accounting
Harnesses his chef experience to advise restaurants with a passion for profit.
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80%
of employers prioritize skills over degrees1
75%
increased focus on tech skills during hiring2
6M+
businesses use QuickBooks
Activate your competitive edge
Get a QuickBooks certification that will help you stand out with employers. In just 8 hours, you can get trained using the software relied upon by 80% of small businesses.
- Free for students and educators
- Recognized LinkedIn badge
- Preferred by many hiring firms
- Finish in just about 8 hours
$75K
average starting salary
80%
of employers prioritize skills over degrees
6M+
businesses use QuickBooks
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- American Student Assistance & Jobs for the Future. (2022). New survey finds 80% of employers believe in prioritizing skills over degrees. American Student Assistance. https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/new-survey-finds-80-of-employers-believe-in-prioritizing-skills-over-degrees-yet-gen-z-teens-and-employers-still-default-to-college-301602042.html
- Brown, J. (2025, July 30). 2025 accounting trends: How accountants are staying ahead with AI and automation. Intuit QuickBooks Accountant. https://www.firmofthefuture.com/news/accountant-tech-survey-2025/
