Which made me laugh because it should be obvious to anyone with half a brain, that Adams is first and foremost a satirist. Garnering passionate reactions is what he aspires to. And succeeds at.
But the articles made me think about how, as professionals, we're prone to taking the 'accepted status quo' as the immutable norm that when challenged gets vigorously defended. Like the idea of the ICAEW qualification as a form of industry supremacy that cannot be sullied by CIPFA types? OK - batter me over the head for that one.
But then who for instance would like to bet against me that in 10 years' time, it will be the norm to have routine tax return work and online financial analysis for clients conducted out of centres in Shanghai or Kowloon where you buy in their services on a pay-as-you-go basis? The big boys are already doing it.
Why not consider that NOW, as a possible alternative that drives down cost while allowing you to commoditise services that have already been commoditised in the eyes of your clients?
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