New Jersey, as well as almost all other states, is experiencing a sharp decline in the number of people becoming certified public accountants (CPAs) and accountants. This is compounded by an existing lack of accounting talent for mid-level positions. The accounting talent shortage is having a negative impact on all sectors of society that rely on the advice and services provided by accountants: the business community, individual taxpayers, governmental entities and the people who rely on CPAs for financial advice. We’d like to know to what extent the talent shortage has impacted your company.
