Are we really preparing the next generation of accounting and finance professionals for the real world?

In this episode of Habibis & Numbers, I sit down with Fazeela Gopalani, Partner at EY Academy and former Head of ACCA Middle East, to explore why the region's education-to-employment pipeline in accounting and finance needs a major overhaul.

We covered:

• The soft skills gap that’s holding professionals back

• Why technical qualifications alone aren’t enough anymore

• The cultural shifts required to unlock talent in the Middle East

• The challenges – and opportunities – for women in the industry

• How firms and educators can lead the next wave of transformation

Fazeela also shared her personal experiences navigating the world of finance as a woman in the GCC, and what still needs to change to make the profession more inclusive and future-ready.

This episode is essential for firm owners, educators, and future-focused professionals across the region.
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