Nov
01
Demand is high for younger accountants but the picture doesn't look that flash for the older ones.
In Britain, a new study has found that beancounter wages start heading south once they hit the age of 50. Even worse, if they are 60.
At the same time, a US study has found that young CPAs say the firms are not delivering in the areas of compensation, perks and infrastructure. And with the younger ones being in so much demand, these alleged shortcomings are certain to drive up their wages even more.
And in another sign that young beancounters are different, the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants has put out a rap recruitment video to entice young number crunchers:
Age discrimination in the white collar middle management and professional ranks is getting brutal. If you have something hang on to it.
an article about Accounting generation