Your Content Goes Here Audit firms are struggling to attract talent. Not only in South Africa, but globally, audit firms and Professional Accounting Organisations (PAOs) are losing their appeal for suitable candidates. In their publication, Accountancy education ecosystems are complex. Our ability to attract potential accountants suffers, IFAC highlights the following education-specific challenges in certain regions: • University curricula are not consistently aligned to International Education Standards (IES) and/or PAO expectations, which impacts graduate quality and pass rates in professional exams. • Limited appreciation among students of the wide variety of opportunities for professional accountants and the broader role [...]