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Accounting Jobs News and Trends

Stay current with accounting jobs news and trends
By Carol Francois Devote a certain amount of time each week to reviewing accounting positions and job openings. Stay current on changes in the industry by joining industry specific groups and associations. These groups are formed to provide services and information to a specific audience.
 

Track changes in the rate of accounting job openings and placements to get a sense of the trends over time. Review your skills and training and identify any gaps. Review the three items below to ensure you are up to date with accounting job news and trends.

1. Subscribe to accounting employment newsletters.

2. Visit accounting job posting boards.

3. Register with accounting job placement firms.

Read accounting employment newsletters

Stay current with accounting employment trends by subscribing to the newsletters provided by the accounting associations. These newsletters and magazines contain valuable information on trends in accounting jobs, accounting positions and the general direction of the accounting industry. Read the entire magazine to gain the greatest benefit.
Try: Accounting jobs are advertised through the accounting associations and they also collect and analysis trends within the industry. Subscribe to the AICPA association newsletter to get up to date information on job trends. Join The IIA associations and subscribe to Insight to learn more on accounting job trends for auditors.

Review accounting job posting boards

Schedule a weekly check of the postings of accountant positions on the job boards, even when you are not currently looking for accountant jobs. This information keeps you in touch with the trends and news within the accounting industry and the impact on current and future jobs.
Try: Sign up for the free career newsletter on CPA 2 Biz to stay informed on job trends. Futures in Finance issues a monthly newsletter on accounting jobs to help financial professionals stay current and informed.

Stay in touch with accounting job placement firms

Observe the common path of accountant careers and keep your eyes open for accountant job openings. Register with an accounting job placement firm to gain access to annual reports of job trends, news, skill set requirements and more. Even in entry level accounting jobs, there is room to move and increase your career path over the long term.
Try: Accounting job placement firms specialize in being ahead of the job trend and curve. They provide access to a wide range of information on employment trends and the direction of an industry. Visit Robert Half Finance & Accounting to review their list of publications. Explore Careers in Accounting for more information on employment trends.

• Accounting positions are the cornerstone to any business, but the types of positions available and their salary ranges vary over time. Stay in touch with current salary and skill sets as part of your career management plan.