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The IMA hopes that next year the public will come to view accountants as action heroes, helping them meet the many difficulties confronting society.

As part of this year’s Top 100 Most Influential People survey, Accounting Today asked, “What guidance would you give future influencers of the profession?”

Starting advisory services; those who do also teach; the IRS is hiring; and other highlights from our favorite tax bloggers.

The unemployment rate declined by four-tenths of a point to 4.2%, but the job gains fell well short of expectations.

Inflation worries and the labor shortage are dragging down optimism in the U.S. economy, according to a survey by the American Institute of CPAs.

The job gains are a sign of continuing economic recovery despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and its variants.

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As part of this year’s Top 100 Most Influential People survey, Accounting Today asked, “What is the most important issue currently facing the accounting profession?”

To achieve the vision of the tax department playing an expanded advisory role, leaders need the right talent.

Accounting Principals has issued its annual salary guide for accounting and finance professionals as the labor shortage that’s been hitting so many industries this year has also driven demand for accountants.

CohnReznick, a Top 20 Firm based in New York, has been upping its recruitment game to attract new employees during the current labor shortage, improving its compensation and benefits policies to entice new staff.

Firms that continue to adapt to support remote employees will come out on top of the talent struggle.

The robust jobs report showed the unemployment rate declining two-tenths of a point to 4.6%.

Meet this year's 10 best workplaces to start a career.

Private sector employment rebounded strongly in October, with employers adding 571,000 jobs despite persistent labor shortages amid the COVID-19 pandemic, according to payroll giant ADP.

A study published by the American Accounting Association found that participants shared similar experiences with stereotyping, insensitivity and disrespect.

We need more women and people of color in the accounting industry. So, are we doing enough to make that happen?

The unemployment rate fell by 0.4 percentage point to 4.8%, as the economy continues its slow recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Accountants are leaving their firms in droves for better opportunities. Here's why.