outlook & analysis

accounting and bookkeeping remains bright spot in generally weak economy

sixth month of year-over-year gains.

accounting and bookkeeping services - all employees, thousands

by rick telberg

employment in the accounting and bookkeeping sector slipped by a statistically insignificant 800 jobs in august, to 922,400 people. that was barely a change from june’s 923,200-jobs level, and it represents the third straight month of declines. but it also represents the sixth month of year-over-year gains.