PKF International is a global network of legally independent firms providing quality accounting and business advisory services around the world.
James Taylor gives inspiring closing keynote for PKF International’s 50th Anniversary
PKF International is a global network of legally independent firms providing quality accounting and business advisory services around the world. Member firms operate under the PKF brand in 440 cities and operate in 150 countries across 5 continents.
PKF International celebrated its 50th Anniversary by inviting James Taylor to give the closing keynote at their annual conference in Rome, Italy. The event was attended by PKF International members who include managing and senior partners of accounting, audit and advisory firms from around the world.
The brief PKF International’s CEO gave James Taylor was to give a closing keynote speech that stressed the need for creativity and agility and brought together some of the various themes discussed throughout the conference.
The accounting and audit industry is going through a great deal of disruption and the speech looked to show how the individual accountant or advisor could elevate themselves above the technological and take advantage of the fourth industrial revolution.
The nal keynote blended energy, inspiration and case studies with actionable strategies and creative thinking tools that attendees could use to better generate, develop and execute on ideas to grow their businesses and serve their clients.
“The accounting profession is at a real crossroads as it looks to embrace ever increasing technological advances. James led a thought provoking and engaging session that provided valuable insights and actions for the attendees to help them fully embrace creativity to be more relevant to their client’s future needs.”
James Hickey - CEO, PKF International Ltd
Client:
PKF International is a global network of legally independent firms providing quality accounting and business advisory services around the world.
Audience:
Managing and Senior Partners, Accountants, Auditors
Country:
Italy
Challenge:
To help their members adapt to change and technological disruption
James Taylor’s Solution:
60 minute keynote
James Taylor’s Solution:
- James Taylor’s powerful closing keynote
engaged 150 accountants, auditors and
advisors and provided them with the latest
insights on how artificial intelligence will
change their industry. - The audience were given a high-energy
keynote on business creativity, innovation
and technological disruption to leave them
feeling inspired and empowered. - The keynote included interactive
elements to help audience members
generate creative ideas to solve their
current business challenges . - James Taylor’s speech was highly rated
by attendees