An Introduction to Forvis Mazars

Overview This module introduces Forvis Mazars, a global professional services firm working in audit and assurance, tax, accounting and outsourcing, and advisory and consulting. You'll find out what the organisation does, how it's structured, and what a typical day looks like for the thousands of people who work there. The module also explores the trends shaping the accounting and finance industry, Forvis Mazars' history and values, and its approach to sustainability and social impact. Along the way, you'll discover the range of career areas on offer and start to see where your own skills and interests might fit. What's Included Through this Virtual Work Experience, you will explore Forvis Mazars' work, values, and impact, gaining industry insight and skills that will help prepare you for a future in professional services. You'll take part in interactive content, quizzes, and activities to help build your understanding. Lesson Overviews Introduction Get to know Forvis Mazars, a global professional services firm specialising in audit and assurance, tax, accounting and outsourcing, and advisory and consulting. With more than 40,000 people worldwide and over 3,500 across 14 UK offices, Forvis Mazars supports businesses of every size, from ambitious startups to large corporate clients. You'll find out how the organisation is structured into four service lines, and get a feel for what a typical day looks like for the apprentices, graduates, and interns who work there. From day one, you could be handed real client work and genuine responsibility, rather than watching from the sidelines. Purpose & Trends Discover the problem Forvis Mazars exists to solve: helping clients grow sustainably, manage change, and stay compliant. This lesson looks at the trends reshaping the accounting and finance sector, from artificial intelligence and automation to making Tax Digital and ESG reporting. You'll hear how the profession has moved beyond ticking boxes and crunching numbers towards faster, more digital and advisory-led ways of working. The lesson also explores the skills that will matter most over the next decade, including critical thinking, communication, and adaptability, and why the work Forvis Mazars does matters to society. History & Background Trace Forvis Mazars' journey through the key milestones that have shaped the organisation into the firm it is today. This lesson looks beyond dates and facts to show how change, growth, and world events have influenced the way Forvis Mazars works now. You'll explore the story behind its formation and consider how understanding an organisation's past can help you make sense of its present and future. Vision, Mission, & Values Explore what drives Forvis Mazars: its mission, its vision for the future, and the values that guide how teams work together every day. You'll see real examples of these values in action and consider what success looks like for the organisation in the years ahead. This lesson helps you think about how an organisation's values shape its culture, and what to look for when choosing an employer that matches your own. Business & Career Areas Get an inside look at the wide range of career opportunities available at Forvis Mazars. You'll explore what each team does, the clients they work with, and the qualifications you could work towards, including ACA, AAT, ATT, and CTA. Whichever path you choose, you'll find out how Forvis Mazars supports its people to build real client experience and long-term careers. Corporate Social Responsibility & Sustainability Discover how Forvis Mazars puts sustainability and social responsibility at the heart of the way it works. This lesson covers the organisation's environmental commitments, including its net zero targets and zero-waste-to-landfill offices, alongside its work to widen social mobility through partnerships such as IntoUniversity. You'll also find out about the Forvis Mazars Foundation UK, and how colleagues get involved in volunteering and community initiatives. The lesson shows how these commitments connect to the firm's wider approach to diversity, inclusion, and responsible business.