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- Title
THE ACCOUNTING LABOR SHORTAGE: Challenges and New Initiatives.
- Authors
Bowler, Blake; Carnes, Robert; Krupa, Nicholas; Monk, Donald
- Abstract
This article explores the accounting labor shortage and its impact on financial reporting. It highlights the high demand for accountants in the government sector and the aging population of CPAs in the US. The article suggests various initiatives to address the shortage, such as promoting accounting as a career choice, reevaluating educational requirements for CPA licensure, and improving compensation and benefits for accountants. It also emphasizes the need to dispel negative stereotypes about the profession and attract students through expanded services and educational programs. The article acknowledges the challenges posed by the shortage and offers potential solutions to ensure the quality of financial reporting and the stability of the economy.
- Subjects
LABOR market; FORENSIC accounting; ACCOUNTING education; INDUSTRIAL management; ACCOUNTANTS; ACCOUNTING firms
- Publication
Journal of Government Financial Management, 2024, Vol 73, Issue 1, p32
- ISSN
1533-1385
- Publication type
Article