Others tap outsourcing, training clerical staff as solutions.
By CPA Trendlines Research
Early results from the CPA Trendlines 2024 Busy Season Barometer: Emerging Issues, Opportunities, and Trends are showing a painfully persistent problem with staff shortages, though it seems the hardship may have improved a bit since last year.
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This year, like last year, survey respondents are reporting staffing as the second most common concern. Last year, it was reported by 47 percent, almost tied with the main concern: late or unprepared clients.
This year, uncooperative clients still rank first, at 50 percent, but staffing concerns have dropped to 37 percent.
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