Robust economic climate and record low unemployment
levels are contributing to widespread demand for skilled accounting
and finance professionals. Accountants are playing key roles
in improving efficiencies while enabling companies to keep
pace with growth.
As public accounting firms broaden their
role as business advisors and clients demand a more
sophisticated level of service, the need for experienced
specialty services professionals continues to grow.
At the same time, the scaling back of entry-level hiring
that began several years ago has led to a shortage of
mid- and senior-level personnel at public firms. This
is accompanied by increased competition from the private
sector for experienced public accountants. As a result,
public firms are placing heavy emphasis on retention
efforts and salaries are rising.