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    No clear career path for accountants

    No clear career path for accountants

    Employers falling short on career development

    Author Date published August 9, 2007 Categories

    Employers are falling short when it comes to offering their accountants and
    other finance staff career and development opportunities and are risking losing
    valuable talent, according to research by
    Robert Half Finance & Accounting
    and the ICAEW.

    Whilst 42% of all finance professionals surveyed stated that having a clear
    career path and visible promotion opportunities are key in ensuring their job
    satisfaction, only 17% rated their organisation highly in these areas.

    The survey revealed a marked discrepancy between what chartered accountants
    are looking for and what they are currently being offered by their existing
    organisation.

    Phil Sheridan, UK MD of Robert Half International, said: ‘In today’s
    marketplace where skilled candidates are such a precious commodity, employers
    need to look carefully at what they are offering their existing members of staff
    in terms of career development and training.’

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