Private Equity Sees Big Profit Potential in Accounting Firms
Private equity investors have poured nearly $29 billion into accounting firms, CPA Trendlines estimates. That money is fueling investments in AI-powered technologies, new service offerings, and a wave of follow-on mergers and acquisitions.
Tech Jobs That Are Booming (and Busting) in the AI Era
What are the tech jobs that are booming? Some of the most hyped roles of the past decade are falling, while a surprising mix of enterprise and system architecture jobs are exploding in demand.
The Innovation Advantage No One Talks About
Whether launching a startup or building a product inside a Fortune 500 company, mentorship consistently emerges as a high-impact yet underappreciated driver of innovation
Demand for Accountants Remains High in 2025
With organizations under mounting pressure to improve margins, adapt to shifting customer needs, and navigate economic uncertainty, the demand for accounting professionals remains strong.
How Much is AI Really Affecting the Workforce
The AI boom is changing how work in tech looks like. As artificial intelligence continues to automate routine tasks and transform business operations, a new wave of tech careers is emerging
What the Decline in CPAs Means for Hiring
We're now in a world where it's entirely possible, and increasingly common, for a firm branded around CPAs to have fewer than half of its staff actually holding the designation.
Tech Jobs Are Climbing Again in 2025
According to CompTIA’s analysis of BLS data, employers added 228,000 tech jobs in January—marking a second month of growth. Even better, job postings jumped by 51,000.
Accounting Firms Are Resorting to Outsourcing – But You Don’t Have To
Faced with an unprecedented talent shortage, U.S. accounting firms are increasingly looking offshore for relief. But while the global hiring playbook may work for some, the reality is far more complex.
The Most Important Job Perk for Tech Pros Today
Perks will always ebb and flow with the market. But the companies that win top talent now and keep them are the ones that understand today’s workers and the best job perk for tech pros.
What CFO Budget Priorities Mean for Accounting Talent in 2025
For the second consecutive year, technology investment is outpacing compensation increases in CFO budget priorities.