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Accounting firms are prioritizing work-life balance as they face a ‘human capital issue’ — even during tax season

“A lot of people aren’t OK with the demanding work hours that maybe previous generations have been OK with," one young accountant said.

The accounting field is still in the midst of a talent shortage that's pushing firm leaders to consider new ways of operating, as young talent get frequent outreach from competitor firms and recruiters.
The accounting field is still in the midst of a talent shortage that's pushing firm leaders to consider new ways of operating, as young talent get frequent outreach from competitor firms and recruiters.Read moreStefan Wermuth / Bloomberg