Accounting and Audit Suffering a Talent Shortage
With the improving economy and increased regulatory burden, accountants and auditors are in high demand once again, and the resulting labor crunch is pushing up audit costs. To make matters worse, long hours, the threat of litigation, and regulatory pressure are pushing some accountants out of the profession. “Turnover is ...
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