CPA Firm Leverage Ratios Collapse as Headcounts Hit Five-Year Low

Recession sees big drop in accounting and bookkeeping employment.

The First Decade, 2000-1010: Accounting and bookkeeping services, all employees, in thousands, seasonally-adjusted

by Rick Telberg

As headcounts in the accounting and bookkeeping industries continue to decline, a new CPA Trendlines analysis suggests that partners and senior managers are taking on more of the duties once handled by staffers. READ MORE →

More Accountants Looking to Change Jobs

Job confidence rises. The Mergis Accounting and Finance Employee Confidence Index, a measure of overall confidence among U.S. accounting and finance workers, edged up 2.2 points to 56.1 in the fourth quarter of 2010, suggesting  an increased numbers of professionals … Continued

Accounting Grad Hiring on the Mend

MSU study predicts 7% increase at firms; 17% including corporate. After a sluggish 2009-2010, companies seeking business majors are poised to pick up hiring strongly throughout the year. According to the 2010-2011 Recruiting Trends Survey by Michigan State University, last … Continued