Lexy Kessler Discusses Key Steps for Improving the Accounting Talent Pipeline on Journal of Accountancy Podcast
August 14, 2024
Aug. 14, 2024 – Lexy Kessler, mid-Atlantic regional leader at Aprio, and chair of the National Pipeline Advisory Group (NPAG), appeared on the Aug. 1, 2024, episode of the Journal of Accountancy Podcast to discuss the group’s latest report on enhancing the accounting talent pipeline. Lexy provided insights into the report’s six major themes, including strategies to address educational costs, to support CPA exam candidates, and to enhance the profession’s appeal.
In the podcast episode, Lexy elaborated on how NPAG’s recommendations aim to make the accounting profession more engaging and accessible. She emphasized the importance of a unified approach to implement these solutions effectively and highlighted the upcoming multi-stakeholder roundtable aimed at developing a strategic roadmap for the future.
To listen to the full podcast and to read the transcript, visit the Journal of Accountancy.