There’s a hiring crisis in accounting, and leading firms are looking inward to make themselves more desirable to coveted candidates. "In an industry facing an escalating talent shortage, accounting firms have a unique opportunity to emerge as premier destinations for top CPAs," Eric Abati, CEO of San Antonio-based Regional Leader ATKG, recently told Accounting Today. "Simply put: Culture wins." Read more about recruiting amidst the accounting staffing crisis in our roundup. #hiring #accounting
In my state, there are many open jobs. However, the issue is pay. Regardless of your level of education, credentials, or experience they offer poor wages. This is preventing employees from leaving their current jobs and does nothing to promote new talent to the area.
There is a shortage of talent. Been looking for over two years. Had one strong candidate but lost to a much larger firm for higher pay and signing bonus. We gave a very good employment package. The highest we ever did.
This is so true. As a Certified Public Bookkeeper with 21 years of experience and all the education and experience to become a CPA, I will not be getting licensed to be a CPA for the laws in Maryland are crazy.
Firms don’t want to hire an entry level graduate. I have the 150 hours to sit for the exam. I’ve been looking for the past 5 years and even moved for better opportunity with no avail.
What crisis ?
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6moThis topic is near and dear to my heart, and it was the focus of my doctoral research. Building a positive culture is the key to recruiting and retaining talent, but these are not abstract ideas. Four emergent themes from my research revealed the effectiveness of coaching and mentoring, strategic client management, workplace flexibility, and aligning academic representation with professional realities. Culture will look different in every firm, but culture does not happen without work. Making culture work starts with making sure your top leaders agree to your core values and live them every day.