Employee retention

Speakers at Xero's annual conference this week urged accountants to think more deeply about promoting mental health and wellbeing for both clients and staff.

When a CPA transitions from individual contributor to leader of many people, their technical skills alone will not be enough to drive results.

As the pipeline dries up, 83% of senior leaders report a talent shortage this year, up from 70% in 2022, with 10% this year saying it's worsening.

Tax pros share their thoughts on what's driving the pipeline problem, and some short-term fixes.

The annual list recognizes the 100 top workplaces in the profession.

Preliminary results of a recent survey suggest that the location — and sources — of dissatisfaction in accounting firms may be surprising.

Some of Accounting Today's 2024 Fastest-Growing Firms share the obstacles they had to overcome to turbocharge their revenue.

When you announce the new tax season to your clients, let them know it's a new benefit you're offering.

We've been talking about the burnout crisis for decades, but the talk needs to turn into action.

The National Pipeline Advisory Group's recommendations cover a wide range of ways to attract more people to the profession, and Jennifer Wilson walks us through what everyone can do to help.

Strategies, tactics and best practices from Accounting Today's Firm Growth Forum.

Ernst & Young's U.S. firm intends to invest $1 billion over the next three years in talent and technology to improve the attractiveness of the accounting profession.

Restocking the accounting profession's talent pipeline is everyone's responsibility, says the National Pipeline Advisory Group.

It's time for finance leaders to make some tough decisions about the future of accounting and finance functions.

There are advantages to an extended (but carefully scheduled) tax season.

The Top 100 Firm has been increasing its workforce and footprint despite talent shortages, growing 17% in the first quarter of the year.

Firms must transform their business models to afford the cost of multilayered retention strategies, a new report by the Pennsylvania Institute of CPAs says.

Solve your talent woes by getting the right people doing the right work at the right time.

Here are some tips for showing your appreciation to your staff in the closing days of tax season.