study preview: cpas brace for tougher busy season

early results from our latest survey in the field suggest trouble ahead.

soundings from cpas in both tax and audit suggest a bumpy ride through april 15, 2006.

most accountants don’t have a good feeling going into this year’s busy season. only a striking minority see any improvements.

the survey is still open. make your voice heard here.people skills and integrity may be the main keys to success as a cpa. but more than half of all accountants say you can’t find real career achievement without a balanced life.

…and life is out of balance way too often, for way too many.

… here’s a clue: almost everyone is working overtime during busy season.

when you ask about “busy season,” the cpas hit hardest are in public accounting firms.

..and these are veterans talking. they should know.