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.

PKF Texas appoints next business advisory practice leader; BST & Co. hires marketing strategist; and more accounting news.

It's slow to establish, but can be destroyed in an instant. When it's not present there is friction and chaos. But where trust is present, magic happens.

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.

Blaming the educational requirement ignores the many harsh realities in accounting.

Steven Zelin, the Singing CPA, is a sole practitioner with a staff of 20 who all work virtually.

When does doing a little work on vacation turn into a stay that piques the interest of local tax authorities?

This year's edition of the survey will include a new focus on career sustainability.

Staffing has become so big a concern that it has actually broken into a number of smaller issues.

The Big Four firm's foundation is committing $25 million in grants to community college students from underrepresented backgrounds.

The leading firms in the profession share their biggest concerns for the next 12 months.

March 14 is Equal Pay Day, marking how far into the current year a woman has to work to make the same as a man made last year.

A stubborn skills shortage requires tax leaders to deploy new strategies for hiring and retaining top tax talent.

The jobs numbers beat analyst expectations, but the unemployment rate rose two-tenths of a point to 3.6%.

Business leaders are more optimistic about revenue and profit expectations, though they still harbor concerns about the overall economy, according to a new survey.

The ACCA and accounting technology companies are highlighting the roles of women on this day and throughout Women's History Month.

Paying attention to these trio of areas will make your firm attractive to current and future employees.