There is a need for more accountants in the accountancy sector, as the number of applications dropped by 36% between 2021 and 2022. There are fears that this decline could undermine the strength and stability of the accounting industry, as some firms have reportedly been forced to turn away work due to a lack of skilled employees.

In this article for Accounting Today, Courtney Kunzig, Industry Solutions Manager, Accounting, discusses how automation and retention can reduce the impact of talent shortages across the accountancy sector.

Read the full article here: Plugging accounting skills gaps through retention and automation | Accounting Today