outlook & analysis

the myth of the staff shortage

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new graduates hired by us cpa firms 1971-2016
new graduates hired by u.s. cpa firms, 1971-2016. (aicpa)

 

demand for new hires softens as college talent pipeline sets record.

by rick telberg
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the next generation of accountants in the collegiate pipeline set a record last year and remains at that level this year, even as firms appear to be backing off on expanding headcounts with new graduates, according to new research.

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cyber sleuths muscle accountants aside in forensic investigations

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chart of desirable skills
source: acfe

teams want more cyber-security experts than accountants.

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fraud investigation teams are currently seeking or expecting to add people with skills in digital forensics and cybersecurity, according to a new benchmarking survey from the association of certified fraud examiners.

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interviewing tops the list of desirable skills, followed by litigation support, data analytics and social media snooping. forensic accounting comes in fifth. read more →

accounting profession shows steady growth

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bonus: our statistical snapshot.

by beth bellor

hiring in the accounting profession no longer racks up double-digit increases, but there’s growth in more areas than not.

more on jobs:

true diversity: the next frontier for the accounting industry | wages up, headcounts down at tax & accounting firms | accounting employment creeps back up | tax & accounting industry shows signs of slowdown | cpa firms post 5% growth rate

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soloists lead profession in mobile tech

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but most firms still keep their accountants desk-bound.

49 percent of solo cpas work 11 percent or more time from a location other than their office. <a href="//www.g005e.com/shop/afot/">source: accounting firm operations and technology survey</a>
49 percent of solo cpas work 11 percent or more time from a location other than their office. accounting firm operations and technology survey

by randy johnston and leslie garrett
accounting firm operations and technology survey

despite the increasing availability of cloud technology and mobile apps that ensure you can be instantly transported into your familiar desktop workspace while working remotely, accountants are still not working from everywhere, according to the 4th annual accounting firm operations and technology survey.

more survey results: how savvy cpas use the afot survey to make smarter business decisions | keep pace first, change will come (like it or not) | you’re not tech-savvy if you’re not cyber-safe, too | lions and tigers and blockchain and bots, oh my!
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