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5 Ways to Attract and Retain Talent in the Accounting and Finance Industry

Cherry Bekaert

Accounting and finance employment is projected to grow 4% from 2022 to 2032, with about 126,500 openings for accountants and auditors each year on average. 1 But attracting and retaining talent is proving difficult for several accounting recruiters and accounting talent acquisition specialists. retirement).

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4 Ways Finance and Accounting Pros Can Adapt Now to Working With Generative AI

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Accounting and finance professionals are always on the lookout for tools that can help them become more efficient, productive and accurate in their work. Of course, to stay in demand, finance and accounting pros will need to ensure that they maintain relevant skills, especially when it comes to working with generative AI.

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5 Things to Know Before Working in Finance

Shay CPA

That’s a big part of the draw to a career in finance. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that the median annual wage for a person working in business and finance is $76,850, notably more than the nationwide median annual wage of $46,310. Clearly, joining the finance industry can be lucrative.

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Many Finance and Accounting Workers Are Optimistic About the Job Market — Here’s How CPA Firms Can Respond

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hiring and employment trends found that 95% of hiring managers in finance and accounting face challenges in locating skilled candidates available for hire. However, the inability to find professionals who meet critical job requirements is likely to become more problematic for firms that want to expand their teams in the months ahead.

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4 Priorities for Finance Teams in Late 2023

CPA Practice

The lingering (although receding) risk of a recession, stubborn inflation trends, economic policy debates, and geopolitical instability all create challenges for businesses and their finance teams. This unpredictability requires businesses to ensure maximum efficiency in their finance operations.

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Increasing Productivity in Finance

MineralTree

Today’s fast-paced business landscape demands unprecedented levels of efficiency and accuracy, especially in the finance sector. Under the finance umbrella, accounts payable (AP) is particularly ripe for digitalization, with the potential to streamline operations and enhance efficiency.

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Evolving Role of the CFO and Digital Transformation of the Finance Department

Cherry Bekaert

To be effective, the “CFO of the Future” must acquire skills and capabilities that go beyond deep technical and accounting expertise, strong ethics, integrity and professionalism. Digitally Transforming the Finance Department For the “CFO of the Future” to be effective, the finance department must also undergo digital transformation.

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