career journey

​The start of a new year has a way of sharpening focus. Fresh goals, new budgets, new priorities, and for many accounting professionals, a quiet question that keeps coming up: ​Am I still growing here, or am I just comfortable?In an industry where skill shortages continue and firms are competing hard for the right people, staying put does not automatically equal stability or...

​Looking for a job in accounting wasn’t what it was a few years ago. Now it drags on, sometimes way longer than you expect. It’s normal to stretch out three, four, maybe six months before you land somewhere. You're waiting even once you spot a role that looks like a match. Companies are taking their time, setting up round after round of interviews, assessments, and more inte...

​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...