# Is AI accelerating the brain drain?

An episode of [ICAEW podcasts](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1074716082), 13 Apr 2026, 35 min.

Audio: https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2301612047-icaew-is-ai-accelerating-the-brain-drain.mp3

AI is already having an impact on the make-up of audit teams and there’s some evidence it’s already reducing the number of junior roles. But it’s all still new, and developing all of the time. What about the medium and longer term effects? How might it change training and career paths and will it ultimately boost or diminish the appeal of a career in accountancy?

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