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Listen Up, Young Accountants: Career Advice For Sticking Out Those Early Years

Going Concern

They wanted to know about their international expansion strategy and technology use. Young people today have the opportunity to marry a personal passion with the type of organization that needs accounting services,” said Maginnis. “It It could be sports and entertainment, tech companies, life science companies.”

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Profession Must Strategize for AI, Other Technology Advances and Disruptions

CPA Practice

[These are quotes from several attendees of the 2023 Accounting Think Tank.] Participants of the 2023 Accounting Think Tank were purposed with engaging with their colleagues and openly discuss issues that may have significant benefit, detriment or other effects on professionals. But steps must be made to anonymize the information.

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3 reasons for the accountant shortage (and how CPA firms can attract candidates in 2023)

Accounting Insight

The evolution of technology and organizational structures has caused a ripple effect on reporting requirements. Solution #1: Invest in technology and employee development Update your firm’s technology so associates can focus on critical thinking, rather than spending time on menial tasks that should be automated.

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Managing stress for tax professionals

ThomsonReuters

Automate what you can 3. Take advantage of wellness benefits The numbers are in, and they reinforce the mental health challenges facing accountants. Long hours and heavy workloads are nothing new for many accounting professionals. Jump to: 1. Make a personal stress inventory 2. Delegate or outsource where you can 4.

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What to look for in a career change from accounting

ThomsonReuters

But for individuals who’ve already chosen an accounting career path, there lies an opportunity to capitalize on a changing landscape and make your mark in a profession that’s in demand, but in a new way. What career can an accountant switch to?

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How SME Accountants Brace For A Technological Overhaul

PYMNTS

Small businesses may struggle to adopt new technologies, but that doesn’t mean they don’t want their accountants out of the loop, too. We are entering a period of rapid technological change within the accountancy profession,” reflected Colin Timmis, Xero’s South Africa head of accounting, in a statement.

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The Dancing Accountant on Canopy’s “Practice Success Podcast”

Nancy McClelland, LLC

Three Main Themes , as outlined by the producers: Integrating passions and work: The importance of integrating passion and personal interests into professional work, as seen through Nancy McClelland’s incorporation of dancing into her accounting career. We fit a lot into 20 minutes.

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