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...
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Is 2026 the Year You Make a Move and Grow Your Accounting Career?
2 days ago by Steve Merritt
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Finding the Best Accounting Recruiter: The Simple Guide
4 months ago by Steve Merritt
Even when you’re eager to find the ideal accounting role fast, getting constant messages from recruiters can be stressful. Some are thoughtful and specific. Others look like they were copied to a hundred people at once. It’s hard to know which ones deserve your attention and which will end up wasting your time. Finding a recruiter who genuinely cares about your goals makes ...
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Decoding This Year's Accounting Job Descriptions: What They're Asking For
7 months ago by Steve Merritt
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...
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From Application to Offer: Navigating Longer Hiring Cycles Without Losing Momentum
7 months ago by Steve Merritt
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...
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