Career advancement

IMA chief Jeff Thomson reflects on the changes in the profession over the past decades, and what he sees ahead.

With the war for talent only getting fiercer, firms need to have clear career paths for employees who are not licensed.

Learning how to connect with other professionals is an essential skill for accountants.

Recognize success patterns and be accountable to yourself and your team.

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.