Recruiting

Ernst & Young has been trying to recruit more young people to join the accounting profession, but the recent cancellation of plans for splitting the global network has left the firm dealing with uncertainty.

The unemployment rate fell one-tenth of a percentage point to 3.4%.

Sue Coffey of the AICPA and other members of the profession share their thoughts on the education requirement for CPAs.

The accounting industry has been grappling with a shortage of qualified professionals for over a decade, and the problem will continue to affect businesses in 2023.

The association is giving candidates up to two and a half years to complete the exam after passing the first section of the test.

A growing shortage of accountants has plagued dozens of cities and counties across the U.S.

The war for talent goes on, but there are creative solutions available for bold firms, according to Jeff Phillips.

With staff so hard to find, exploring other options for getting work done is critical.

Supporting the growth of small auditing firms could help advance the field.

As both accounting firms and finance departments struggle to find staff, they're rethinking their hiring models.

Clark Schaefer Executive Search wants to change what you think of its field.

Employers dampened their hiring amid worries over banking failures and interest rate hikes.

Thanks to burnout, a skills gap and the recent uptick in retirements, businesses are scrambling to fill accounting roles even as their candidate options dwindle.

The Top 10 Firm is supporting recent legislation in Minnesota that would lower the traditional 150-hour requirement for CPA licensure.

The shortage of new accountants stems mainly from four mistakes the profession has made.

Sue Coffey of the AICPA dives into why the number of people entering the profession isn't keeping up with demand — and what accountants can do about it.

Despite the higher premiums they can charge when operating at capacity, the lack of qualified candidates is spelling trouble for firms who are running on skeleton crews.

The Minnesota Society of CPAs' recent legislative effort highlights the need to develop a wide range of solutions to the profession's staffing issues.

Employees in investment consulting, compliance, legal and audit would worry over their jobs, given duplications with UBS.