Career planning

Just over half of accountants report being "highly satisfied" with their jobs, according to an ongoing survey — and perhaps just as important, the sources of dissatisfaction in the profession are becoming clearer and clearer.

While the accounting profession has always been a great choice, it now has entered a particularly exciting period of revolutionary change largely driven by AI.

How firms are working to solve the latest iteration of the pipeline problem

AI will change the first few years of an accounting career but doesn't reduce the need for people who understand the numbers. In many ways, it raises the bar.

The number of accounting jobs that list AI skills in some form or another has jumped dramatically in the course of just one year, going from 18% to 30%.

Payroll data from Gusto finds that small businesses that use AI more tend to hire slightly more people, but this does not necessarily favor younger people in their early career, or those in heavily AI-exposed occupations.

Half of accountants globally expect flexible career paths to replace linear career paths within the next decade, per an ACCA report.

The accounting profession is facing a well-known challenge: Too few young professionals are entering and staying in the field.

The next 10 years could be one of the best times in history to build a career in public accounting.

Ownership in a CPA firm is more expensive today than it ever has been. Is it worth it?

The recent announcement of the CIMA/CGMA 2026 syllabus has made it unmistakably clear: Merely knowing how to post journal entries is insufficient.

How will artificial intelligence and private equity shape the work of young accountants?

Is this a fantasy situation, a made-up story or the reality in your firm?

Here are five keys to building a career that aligns with your passions.

The intersection of sports and accounting offers accounting professionals a unique and dynamic environment.

How do we expect more people to join the accounting profession if we don't brand it properly?

Here are some life lessons I've learned from dusting myself off in sports, academics, and my accounting career.

The accounting industry looks different today. Here's how to use that to your advantage.

New entrants to the profession face more decisions more often than ever in building their accounting careers. Expert weigh in with their best career advice.