Mazars partners with Microsoft to drive digital skills

Mazars, the international audit, tax and advisory firm, has entered a partnership with Microsoft to deliver a comprehensive digital skills programme for the firm and its people. The programme commenced this month and will build upon the Microsoft Enterprise Skills Initiative (ESI) with the aim of upskilling the firm’s 3500 people in the UK as well as a growing number of teams globally with the knowledge and capabilities required to excel in a digital-led world.

Mazars’ recently launched four-year strategy places committing to the future with purpose at the heart of the firm’s ambitions. Through investing in skills which will carry its team throughout their careers, and focusing upon digital transformation across both the firm and its people, this programme will have a direct impact upon the quality of advice and service which Mazars’ team can offer its clients. The Microsoft partnership will focus on key digital skills areas including data analytics, app development, information protection and cybersecurity, which will supplement Microsoft training already widely used across the firm.

The Microsoft partnership is the latest in a number of ambitious programmes designed to foster a culture of innovation and digital excellence across all of Mazars’ business areas. In 2021, the firm designed and implemented a Digital Skills programme with global education provider BPP, followed by the creation of a central Innovation team headquartered in a custom-built Innovation Lab in the firm’s new London office in Old Bailey in the City of London.

“Our people are at the core of our business and by supporting digital skills, we are empowering our people for the future.”

– Steve Saville, HR Director at Mazars

“Microsoft ESI is a great example of the kind of digital skills training we believe are crucial to enhancing our innovative culture and driving the adoption of new and transformative technologies. We are pleased that we can extend our already strong and integrated relationship with Microsoft and we are incredibly excited to see how the business continues to utilise Microsoft’s training, certifications and ongoing learning to grow our development “.

-Robbie White, Innovation Director at Mazars