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Become a mentor
The role of the workplace mentor is vital to the development of a trainee's professional attitudes and values as well as helping the trainee to develop the skills and expertise required by employers.
A workplace mentor is responsible for working with their trainee to identify ACCA performance objectives they should work towards achieving, and regularly evaluating their progress. To be suitable for the position you need to work closely with the trainee, have the knowledge and experience to support the trainee, and should be a qualified accountant or auditor (ACCA or member of an accountancy or audit body recognised by law in your country).
Not only will you gain personal satisfaction in seeing the results of your involvement through the improved skills and performance of your trainee, but by becoming a workplace mentor you are sending out a clear message to employees that you are committed to their support and development. Supporting trainees in this way can also lead to better recruitment, retention and development of staff for your organisation. In addition as an ACCA member any new skills you gain in order to undertake your mentoring role may count towards your continuing professional development (CPD).