Employee retention

Retention is as important an issue for the accounting profession as recruiting is.

Despite all the opportunity that surrounds this space, a significant challenge stands in the way of the industry achieving its immense potential: the talent pipeline.

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While CPA firm mergers and acquisitions have become a year-round pursuit, there's no question there are some peak times for activity. Post-tax season is one of them.

Changing your approach to hiring new talent at your firm can make a big impact.

Much is said about expanding diversity in firms today, but without proper attention to creating an inclusive work environment, much of that effort can be for naught.

Culture is critical in attracting and retaining staff — but well-designed financial benefits can be a big help.

The inflation crisis is adding to wage pressures, creating retention challenges and affecting employee mental health in the accounting profession around the world.

The major issue may well be misperceptions of the profession's value, suggests Kimberly Ellison-Taylor.

A recent EisnerAmper survey found companies are increasingly concerned that their next cyber breach won't be from a nefarious hacker but an employee who makes a mistake.