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​Recruitment in accounting right now is a challenge. Resumes and applications might pour in for every job listing you post. But after two rounds of interviews, a few assessments, and more “we’ll get back to you” emails than you’d like to admit, you might realise something. No one quite fits your mould for the perfect candidate. You’re not alone. 75% of employers say they s...

​If you've felt like the economic signals this year are sending mixed messages, you’re not alone. Global growth is forecast to slow to just 2.3% in 2025. At the same time, the Economic Policy Uncertainty Index just hit its highest mark this century. This uncertainty leads to tension inside the accounting workplace, as teams start to ask questions. Is the business okay? Is ...

​It’s no secret that accounting roles are changing. Thanks to artificial intelligence, about 92% of jobs will likely evolve drastically in the years ahead. With automated tools now handling millions of tasks, from data analysis to customer service, the duties left behind for human workers are shifting, prompting a demand for brand-new soft and technical skills. By 2030, aro...

​A common belief (or myth) is that at a certain point in the year, accounting firms stop hiring. Sometimes they do, but in many cases, the opposite happens. Here is the truth. Teams have open roles they need to fill. Budgets must be used, as hiring managers don’t want to start the next quarter short-staffed. Logically, this is a smart time for candidates to make a move, es...

​The accounting workplace is still in flux. The initial scramble to implement remote work policies during the pandemic has diminished, but now there are deeper decisions to make. How do firms balance business needs with an ongoing employee demand for flexibility? 83% of employees worldwide still want hybrid work. They’ve tasted flexibility and autonomy, and they want more. A...

​A massive 83% of employees worldwide say they prefer hybrid work models to traditional workplace schedules, but many businesses are still struggling to make flexible models work for them. What began as an emergency response to an unprecedented crisis has now solidified into a long-term expectation for accounting employees worldwide. Professionals have discovered the benefi...

​Everything about work is changing, from what the modern accounting office looks like, to how employers assess and recruit candidates. Companies and recruitment teams are rapidly recognising that the old-school resume isn’t as reliable as it once was. Documents listing job titles and certifications year-by-year don’t always tell the full story about how successful someone c...

​One of the biggest questions keeping accounting professionals up at night this year is: “Do I chase growth and new opportunities, or hold onto stability?” There’s no easy answer. Many people feel stuck between the urge to level up their career and the need to feel more secure. Australia is dealing with critical skill shortages. As of 2025, over 90% of accounting firms repo...

​If you’re taking the next step in your accounting career this year, and you’re already aware of a glaring gap in your employment history, don’t panic. You’re not alone and probably not at as much of a disadvantage as you’d think. Realistically, career timeline breaks are very common. Around 62% of employees say they’ve had a gap at some point in their career. Sometimes gap...

​If your accounting job search starts to feel like a marathon with no end, you’re not alone. In 2025, hiring timelines are stretching, with some estimates suggesting it takes up to 6 months to find a role. There are various reasons for this. Companies are reluctant to hire when they’re not sure what the future of work will look like. AI is reshaping roles and responsibiliti...

​Understanding the accounting job market this year feels complex. People are fighting for roles against countless candidates and competing against increasingly sophisticated AI bots. You might find yourself grappling with applications that ask you to prove that you’re “digitally literate”, agile, or innovative. If you can’t decode what employers are looking for, your applic...

​In 2025, companies aren’t just looking to update their headcount with generic candidates. Increasingly, accounting leaders are prioritising “specialist” talent—people with unique, niche skills in everything from data analysis to AI proficiency. When everyone is searching for the same, highly competent professionals, employers struggle to navigate a rapidly shrinking pool of...

​How much can you learn about someone from a Resume? These documents might offer a brief insight into an accounting candidate’s previous roles or credentials, but they don’t show you how competent a candidate will be, or how well they’ll mesh with your company’s culture. These days, they may not even tell you if your candidate has the skills they’ll need to thrive in a speci...

​Salary reviews in public practice can be vague, delayed, or tied to rigid firm cycles. If you’re billing strongly, managing more work, or taking on extra responsibility, there’s a good chance your pay hasn’t kept up. Knowing your value is one thing. Asking for it confidently is another. Here’s how to prepare for a professional, well-timed conversation about your salary:​Ste...

​In a world that’s constantly changing, one of the biggest things that separates high-performing accounting teams from their low-performing counterparts is predictability. The ability to anticipate and prepare for future needs and business priorities, is what ensures you can hire the right team members, fill emerging skill gaps, and maintain adaptability. While a future-foc...

​The accounting job market today is complicated. The rise of artificial intelligence and automation might be leading to new opportunities in some sectors, but it’s also causing widespread job displacement, and initiating wide-scale layoffs and job freezes in others. In fact, some experts now believe we’re in the midst of a “white collar recession”, where countless previously...

​Navigating the accounting job market has never been easy for candidates – but lately, job hunting is starting to feel like a major mental health challenge. That’s particularly true for professionals feeling the squeeze of the “white collar recession”. Thanks to the rise of AI and automation, alongside numerous economic channels, many positions once considered crucial to co...

​The accounting workforce has never been more diverse. For the first time in history, teams are made up of five generations of professionals, spanning from the silent generation to Gen Z. That’s a good thing. More diversity means more creativity and perspectives. Studies show that diversity in a workforce significantly increases a company’s profit potential. However, when e...

​The idea that you “get what you pay for” in today’s world might be cliché, but it’s still true—particularly when it comes to acquiring top accounting talent. The competition for skilled employees is so fierce in 2025 that many organisations have resorted to poaching talent from competitors, promising them higher wages and better benefits in exchange for their abandoning the...

​It’s easy to misjudge the benefits of introverts in the accounting workplace. However, introverts aren’t what most people think. They’re not disengaged, aloof, or against the concept of working as a team. They’re thoughtful, empathetic, and highly capable. Research suggests that introverts might make the best leaders, thanks to their ability to stay calm under pressure and...