plucking talent from overseas

steve roth (left), managing editor at accountingweb.co.uk (the older sibling to the indiana-based accountingweb.com) writes that “the shortage of home grown talent has led many firms to look overseas for new recruits.” he posts a piece that looks at how “continental” recruiting might help the profession’s staff shortage.

it kind of makes me wonder when u.s. firms will start hiring from overseas. and it adds a whole new dimension to issues such as outsourcing, immigration and global competition — not to mention internationalization of the cpa credential.