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Struggle to Retain and Attract Finance and Tax Talent is Peaking, EY Says

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The accounting talent shortage is now at a crisis level within the tax and finance functions, as 70% of CFOs and corporate tax executives say they’re feeling the impact of fewer accountants entering the profession while senior cohorts retire, according to the 2024 EY Tax and Finance Operations Survey. In the U.S.,

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Survey Shows Divide Among Finance Pros When it Comes to the Future of Finance

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The AICPA & CIMA have released their “Redefining Finance for a Sustainable World ” white paper, the latest iteration of their Future of Finance research program. A clear divide has opened up between accounting and finance professionals who work as business partners and those who don’t.

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Accounting is One of the Worst at Gender-Pay Fairness, Poll Says

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But according to a new survey, women feel most unfairly compensated when they work in—wait for it—finance. According to Fishbowl by Glassdoor, a whopping 63% of women in finance jobs believe their pay doesn’t add up, compared with only 53% of male professionals. The pay gap, even in top finance roles, is well-documented.

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The CPA Shortage Compels Accounting Firms to Embrace Digital Transformation

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Despite high demand for CPAs, accounting firms struggle to hire accountants. In 2021, there was a 17 percent drop in employed accountants and auditors from a 2019 peak, according to a Bloomberg Tax analysis. By Cameron White. Technology also gives staff real-time access to their data, from anywhere at any time.

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The CPA Shortage Compels Accounting Firms to Embrace Digital Transformation

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Despite high demand for CPAs, accounting firms struggle to hire accountants. In 2021, there was a 17 percent drop in employed accountants and auditors from a 2019 peak, according to a Bloomberg Tax analysis. By Cameron White. Technology also gives staff real-time access to their data, from anywhere at any time.

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FICO To Debut New Credit Scoring System In 2019

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Fair Isaac, creator of the FICO credit score, will be rolling out a new scoring system in early 2019. FICO explained that consumers with at least $400 in their accounts — who have had the accounts for a while, make regular transactions and don’t overdraw — are likely to see their scores rise.

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Even People Who Majored in Accounting Don’t Want To Be Accountants

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Pay extra close attention to accounting firm press releases this year, they will be packed with claims of record applicants, excess hiring, and huge numbers of incoming interns. From Why So Many Accountants Are Quitting published in the Wall Street Journal last Wednesday: More than 300,000 U.S. People want to work here.”