Rick Telberg :: CPATrendlines
CPA Careers
The Outlook for Hiring Trends
and New Job Opportunities
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OVER THE NEXT 6 TO 12 MONTHS, how will the NUMBER OF PROFESSIONALS EMPLOYED at your company or organization change?

We'll be ADDING to our headcount.
We'll be replacing people as positions open - and headcount should remain STEADY.
Our headcount will be REDUCED.
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How likely is it that YOU might CONSIDER A NEW JOB within the next 6 to 12 months?

Yes, DEFINITELY! Please get me OUTTA here!
Yes, PROBABLY. I'm keeping my eyes open.
Not actively looking, but MAYBE I could be persuaded.
No. NOT AT ALL. This job is perfect for me right now.
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Personally, how CONFIDENT are you in your ability to FIND A BETTER JOB over the next 6 to 12 months?

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IN YOUR OWN WORDS: How do you REALLY feel about business and employment conditions today?
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What would you CHANGE about your current job?
(Please check all that apply.)

Compensation and benefits
Workload/work-life balance
Lack of career opportunities
Lack of challenge/interesting work
Colleagues/co-workers
Clients/customers/stakeholders
Senior management
My boss
My company
My industry
Other, please specify
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IF YOU COULD WAVE A MAGIC WAND... What would you change about your current job?
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In your opinion, what are the MOST IMPORTANT ingredients in a successful career as a CPA?
(Please check all that apply.)
Integrity and good character.
Maintaining work-life balance.
Constant, lifelong learning.
Communication and persuasion.
Technical knowledge and skills.
Networking and connections.
Hard work and determination.
Ability to relate to people, get along.
Other, please specify
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What's your BEST ADVICE to an accountant looking for a job today?
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PLEASE TELL US SOMETHING ABOUT YOURSELF...

In what type of business do you work?

Public Accounting/Consulting
Business or Industry
Government
Not-For-Profit
Vendor/Supplier to CPAs/Finance Executives
Other, please specify
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How many people work in your company?
1 to 10
11 to 50
51 to 100
101 to 500
More than 500
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Which best describes your position?
Managing Partner/President/CEO/COO
Partner/Senior Executive/CFO/Controller
Senior Staff/General Management
Mid-Level Staff/Internal Auditor
Junior Staff/Accountant/Administrator
Other, please specify
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ARE YOU... ?
Male
Female
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HOW OLD ARE YOU?
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HOW MANY JOBS have you had so far in your career?
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WHY would you recommend a CAREER IN ACCOUNTING?
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OPTIONAL: Can we quote you? THANKS!
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