Career advancement

Accounting's most influential outline how the profession can better attract new talent.

As part of this year's Top 100 Most Influential People survey, Accounting Today asked, "The profession is having trouble attracting new talent, in general and CPA exam candidates in particular. Why do you think that is?"

Paul Oliveira will take the helm of the New England-based Top 100 Firm in January.

Accounting's most influential share whether they would make the same choice to enter the profession today.

As part of this year's Top 100 Most Influential People survey, Accounting Today asked, "If you were a young person starting your career today, would you pursue the same career? Why or why not?"

Do you want to accelerate through your career, be constantly challenged, have lots of mobility, and be paid higher? If so, good for you. Just know you'll probably have to work longer hours.

The more you prepare, the greater your chances of impressing your interviewers and getting a job offer.

If you're thinking of leaving public accounting for a job in the private sector, it's important not to lump all public accounting firms together.

Female employees are seen as having less ability but more potential, according to a new accounting study.

Some accounting firms were already facing the mass exodus of retiring baby boomers.