Recruitment Key for Social Mobility in Finance
The keynote speech from deputy prime minister Nick Clegg on social mobility and has been welcomed by the Institute of Chartered Accountants for England and Wales (ICAEW).
It believes that corporate finance recruitment can do its bit to help encourage social mobility, while simultaneously strengthening the UK’s economy.
Chief executive of the ICAEW Michael Izza stated that social mobility was crucial in order to create a fairer society.
He also welcomed the impact an increased focus on social mobility would have in economic terms, by creating equal access for all.
Mr Izza said: “Through our participation in the Gateways to the Professions work, the accountancy profession is continuing to look at our education, training and recruitment practices to ensure fair access is incorporated.”
His comments followed June’s announcement of over 900 young professionals qualifying as chartered accountants by passing the ACA Professional Stage exams.
