As fewer people pursue accounting careers, those who do are looking to have an impact on more than just an organization’s books.
According to EY’s Accounting Professional of the Future survey, 79% of aspiring accountants believed studying accounting would benefit their long-term careers.
The positive impact that accounting professionals can bring to the business and the marketplace is inspiring them to enter the profession.
Motivations for pursuing accounting include lifestyle benefits, using numbers and data to find solutions, contributing to society and impacting organizational sustainability. Read more.