PQ Magazine

Young people are increasingly turning to AI tools and social media to guide their careers, and in some cases replacing advice traditionally provided by parents and teachers, according to a new report published today by accountancy and business advisory firm BDO.

Top tutor Sarah Wilson takes on everyone’s favourite accountancy acronym – DEAD CLIC – in her back to basic series in the latest PQ magazine.

The problem is mnemonics are great for getting started, but relying on them as a shortcut without understanding the underlying logic can lead to errors as you progress to more complex level.

You can find Wilson’s gre...

The Rebel Accountant, AKA Andy Ory, has launched his latest and fifth rap song as a timely reminder for the new PM Andy Burnham.

‘Can’t Tax This’ is an updated version of the 90s MC Hammer classic ‘Can’t Touch This’ in which Oury raps about the perils of a wealth tax. It can be viewed on his YouTube channel here:

ACCA’s disciplinary committee has sanctioned more students for using mobile phones in exam halls.

Students should know that mobile phones are one of the items that are ‘not permitted on or about your desk or person’, but some can’t seem to help themselves!

During a remote FR exam in December 2025 Vaishnavi Pillay failed to adhere to ACCA’s Exam Guidance to...

Viva Financial Tuition’s Thomas Newman believes maybe it is time to dial down the panic over AI taking all our jobs.

In the latest PQ magazine he says there are four things you must do to future-proof your career. The first is simple – get qualified!

You will find out the other three on page 23 of the latest issue of PQ magazine. Check it out at: