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Job security is not enough to prevent many accountants from quitting

Job security is not enough to prevent many accountants from quitting


Auditors and tax accountants are walking away — or considering leaving the profession — invoking other available options in an era of already growing shortages.

Accountants are leaving the profession in droves, citing low pay, mundane tasks, burnout and threats from new technologies like AI. Thomas R. Lechleiter/The Wall Street Journal with elements from Getty Images/iStockphoto


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Eleon

With a penchant for words, Eleon Smith began writing at an early age. As editor-in-chief of his high school newspaper, he honed his skills telling impactful stories. Smith went on to study journalism at Columbia University, where he graduated top of his class. After interning at the New York Times, Smith landed a role as a news writer. Over the past decade, he has covered major events like presidential elections and natural disasters. His ability to craft compelling narratives that capture the human experience has earned him acclaim. Though writing is his passion, Eleon also enjoys hiking, cooking and reading historical fiction in his free time. With an eye for detail and knack for storytelling, he continues making his mark at the forefront of journalism.
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