Is an Accounting Job Still Worth It in 2025? - Video

Is a career in accounting worth your time in today's fast-evolving job market?

In this new episode, I sit down with Christina Ricke, Chief People Officer at Pinion, to unravel the true essence of working in a modern accounting firm. We discuss how Pinion shatters the old stereotypes of grueling work with no payoff, showcasing their flexible work arrangements and innovative engagement strategies. Christina also shares insights on maintaining high talent retention and the crucial role of leadership in creating a vibrant workplace culture!

Could accounting be the most underrated career path of 2025?

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00:00 Is an accounting career worth it in 2025?
00:41 How flexible is the accounting industry today?
01:20 How has remote work changed accounting?
01:48 What does Pinion Global specialize in?
03:03 How does Pinion use global talent?
04:13 Are all accounting firms good places to work?
05:26 How can you find the right accounting firm?
06:00 How can firms solve the accounting talent shortage?
07:05 What non-accounting roles do firms hire?
08:19 What does a Chief People Officer do?
10:07 Do CPO roles vary between firms?
12:11 Why is employee engagement so important?
13:24 How do firms measure engagement?
15:30 What does retention say about job satisfaction?
17:26 How does leadership improve firm success?
20:25 What “success skills” are key for accountants?
22:25 How are firms addressing mental health?
24:09 What new mental health support is available?
26:04 How can leaders promote vulnerability?
28:41 What excites Pinion about the future?

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This is the Accounting Talent Podcast, a weekly show for accounting leaders focused on recruitment, culture, retention, succession, and leadership within the profession. This channel covers the biggest challenges in talent management and hiring in accounting firms, offering actionable insights for leaders responsible for people, talent, and firm growth.

Episodes explore strategies like talent attraction, innovative hiring techniques, employee engagement, and retention, as well as building a strong employer brand. We also address critical issues like labor shortages, work-life balance, and the evolving reputation of the accounting profession.

Hosted by Rob Brown, a renowned speaker and expert on talent, careers, and leadership in accounting. Rob is the author of Build Your Reputation and delivers high-level talks worldwide.

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