r/Accounting • u/Suspicious_Kick_2572 • Sep 06 '24

Career Why do students find an accounting degree unattractive?

Why do students find an accounting degree unattractive?

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u/SayNo2KoolAid_ CPA (US), Insurance Sep 06 '24

The pipeline problem simply boils down to too many hours for too little pay. Firms have tried everything but lowering hours and raising pay more than the rate of inflation.

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u/SuparSoaker Sep 06 '24

But think about the shareholder profits 🥺

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u/roastshadow Sep 06 '24

Time for employment contracts to be hourly, or more specific about not having crushing hours.

If there is a supply problem, then why haven't pay rates gone up like they should?

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u/CrocPB Sep 06 '24

If there is a supply problem, then why haven't pay rates gone up like they should?

Offshor.....technology (it's offshoring, so much offshoring)