Accountants without Borders: Tight Talent Pool Drives Salary Increases Nationwide

In the war for talent, “local” CPA firms face new threats from distant, bigger rivals.

By Rick Telberg
CPA Trendlines

The traditional business model of the so-called “local” CPA firm is being challenged anew by the emergence of a single, unified coast-to-coast talent market that’s undermining the pay differences between big-city and small-town firms.

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That’s bad news for traditional firms trying to control staffing costs. But great news for a new generation of top talent.