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There Are 340,000 Fewer Accountants—and Companies Are Paying the Price

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While it’s unclear what exactly led to the mistakes in each of these cases, one major risk factor has reached crisis levels: a shortage of certified public accountants. The lack of help means current accountants’ hours and workloads can be grueling, upping the odds of mistakes and burnout. Securities and Exchange Commission.

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Accountant Shortage There are 340,000 Fewer Accountants, and Companies Are Paying the Price [ Bloomberg ] Aspiring accountants essentially need five years of college to earn a Certified Public Accountant license. The need for business model transformation in accounting firms.

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