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Saturday, May 13, 2023

The Fading Allure of the Accounting Degree

Why Graduates Aren’t Hot on Accounting Careers: Low Starting Pay, Onerous Testing
https://www.wsj.com/articles/why-graduates-arent-hot-on-accounting-careers-low-starting-pay-onerous-testing-c05bf267
Academics and recruiters say sluggish salaries and tough requirements to become a certified public accountant are damping demand for accounting degrees and discouraging graduates from pursuing accounting careers