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Tech and talent shortages reshape accounting hiring: PICPA

Last updated: May 14, 2025 3:27 am
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The conventional “pyramid” model in accounting, long relied upon for large-scale entry-level recruitment, is facing obsolescence, as per a recent report by the Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants (PICPA). This shift is primarily driven by technological advancements and a shortage of talent within the profession.

Titled “2025 Workforce Transformation and Talent Management Strategies,” the report serves as a practical guide for accounting firms to navigate evolving challenges like changing business models and the need for upskilling. Surveying over 200 accounting firm leaders across 31 states, the report revealed a significant disparity – with 75% of leaders anticipating the need for the same or more staff to meet future demands, yet 52% expecting their firm to be at least 20% smaller within the next five years.

This disconnect highlights the struggle firms face in aligning staffing expectations with available talent, in terms of both quantity and technical expertise. The traditional “pyramid” model no longer fits the bill, according to the PICPA. Instead, the report advocates for an “inverted Pentagon” model, which prioritizes precision hiring at the entry level and focuses on upskilling, retaining, and advancing junior and middle-level staff through specialized roles.

Despite this recommendation, the report found that 53% of firms have made minimal efforts to address workforce transformation, and 71% lack a comprehensive training program. Only 6% of firms rated their advisory training programs as highly effective.

Jennifer Cryder, CEO of PICPA, emphasized the need for transformational action, stating, “Change is never easy, but standing still is no longer an option. Our goal is to help firm leaders move with purpose and turn intention into action.”

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Barriers to implementing these changes include insufficient staffing for transformation efforts (47%) and financial constraints for training and technology (43%). This lack of investment contrasts with the growing demand for critical skills development, particularly among junior staff.

Firm leaders have identified financial data analytics and visualization (53%) and proficiency with technology tools like robotic process automation, AI, and cloud-based platforms (50%) as essential skills for entry-level staff. Entry-level employees face challenges such as high workloads (47%) and limited internal training opportunities (34%).

The report also outlines practical steps for future success, encapsulated in the “6 Ps” of transformation: precision hiring, proactive retention, practical technology implementation, pricing expertise, practice area expansion or focus, and people acceleration.

In conclusion, the landscape of accounting hiring is evolving rapidly, driven by a combination of technological advancements and talent shortages. Firms must adapt to these changes by embracing new hiring models and investing in the upskilling of their workforce to stay competitive in the industry.

Original Source: The Accountant

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