outlook & analysis

more accountant job cuts in november

accounting and bookkeeping sector hits new low.

accounting and bookkeeping, all employees, in thousands

as the nation’s overall unemployment rate ticked upward to 9.8% in november from 9.6%, the number of jobs in the accounting and bookkeeping sector declined by another 1,600 to a preliminary seasonally-adjusted 876,000, according to the bureau of labor statistics. it’s a new post-crash low.

3 responses to “more accountant job cuts in november”

  1. texas cpa

    it’s also a great opportunity for a highly skilled cpa to open their own practice and take your clients.

  2. lin baumbach

    this is a great opportunity for a local accountant to hire someone to replace themselves. if i got someone in here to do my job, i could spend more time calling on new clients. in the past the price for a cpa was to high. supply and demand will drive the cost of a highly skilled cpa down so i can afford them.

  3. accounting jobs albuquerque

    all though the trend is down, we are seeing more accounting job postings to our niche sites. the market is always in need of good accounting professionals. we expect a solid return in 2011. great post, thanks for the updated information.