GENCFO Announces Multi Year Partnership with AAT

AAT members’ complimentary access to GENCFO Academy thanks to our new partnership

A groundbreaking partnership between the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) and GENCFO, (Generation CFO), will unlock exclusive opportunities and events to AAT members working in industry. 

The partnership includes complimentary tickets to innovative professional development opportunities, celebrating their achievements, and recognising the digital talent that will shape the future of our profession. 

Claire Bennison, AAT Executive Director of Customer, Partnerships and Innovation, added: 

“This partnership with GENCFO represents a significant development in the support that AAT can offer to our members working in industry. We’re really excited about the opportunities this collaboration brings for AAT members to enhance their digital skillset and be celebrated for their contributions to the digital finance landscape.” 

GENCFO founded Chris Argent said he was thrilled to partner with AAT. “We share a commitment to supporting the future leaders of tomorrow.” 

“This is about coming together in our shared mission to empower the next generation of finance professionals. It is a collaboration that brings together two leading organisations dedicated to advancing the digital landscape of accounting and finance. 

“The potential benefit to AAT members is immense – as are the immediate savings that it brings to AAT members through complimentary access to the GENCFO Academy,” he said.

Complimentary access to the exclusive virtual GENCFO Academy 5 - 7 November 2024

Chris Argent said in an age where the digital transformation of the finance function is accelerating, staying ahead of the curve was crucial for all accounting professionals. That’s why AAT members will be given complimentary access to the exclusive GENCFO Academy, taking place on 5-7 November.

This three-day virtual event boasts a line up of CPD-accredited learning modules tailored to equip professionals with the skills needed to thrive in the digital realm. Sessions focusing on how to embrace digital tools, new techniques, and strategies, will all help AAT members stay future relevant in a rapidly evolving environment.

AAT members will receive invitations to the digital learning event via email in coming weeks with instructions on how to claim free registration. The event counts towards their required CPD activity.

AAT members to be recognised Digital Finance Function Awards

AAT members will also be recognised at GENCFO’s globally renowned Digital Finance Function Awards taking place in London on Thursday 19th June 2025, where innovators and trailblazers who are driving the profession forward are celebrated.

Argent said that both GENCFO and AAT shared a deep passion for equipping professionals for the digital evolution of finance, helping them to embracing the digital future.

“This partnership is not just about providing resources; it’s about fostering a community of forward-thinking professionals who are ready to lead in the digital age. Together, we are creating cutting-edge digital content and connections that empower members to excel in their careers, build their networks and contribute to the future of finance,” said Argent.

“At GENCFO, we believe in the power of recognition. That's why we want to celebrate the achievements of AAT members through a range of events and exclusive member benefits,” he concluded.
 

About GENCFO

GENCFO is a content-driven, experience-rich community with a bold ambition: to create Hero Finance Leaders. With 100,000 members worldwide, GENCFO’s ground-breaking content and dynamic events enable finance professionals to harness and leverage the power of people, data and digital, and shape the next generation of high-performing businesses.  

About AAT

The Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) is the world’s leading professional body for accounting technicians and bookkeepers and a voice for accounting technicians globally. We’re a vibrant professional community made up of more than 120,000 AAT members and those studying to join us. AAT is a registered charity committed to making careers in finance more accessible to more people from diverse backgrounds.