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2015 Accounting and

Finance Hiring Trends

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Thousands of full-time, temporary

and project placements made by

our offices throughout the year

Local insight from our recruiting

and staffing experts

Exclusive research we conduct

among CFOs, senior managers

and employees

A review of actual starting salaries in 2014

An extrapolation of current trends into 2015

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The Hiring Environment

Accounting teams are expanding

Regulatory compliance mandates, baby boomer

retirements are impacting hiring

Companies are adding temporary professionals

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What employers seek:

The Hiring Environment

Functional expertise

Professional credentials

Interpersonal abilities,

communication and analytical skills

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Public Accounting Trends

Shortage of senior and managerial talent

Audit and tax staff needed

Entry-level hiring a focus

Compensation increases, work-life balance

incentives used for recruitment, retention

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Salary and hiring research …

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reserved.

2015 Accounting and

Finance Hiring Trends

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