Out of Balance | Virginia Business

Keiter’s response to labor shortages in the accounting industry

Two members of our team, Kate Austin, tax associate, and Gary Wallace, managing partner, were featured in a recent Virginia Business article titled, “Out of Balance.” This article sheds light on the workforce shortage that the accounting industry has been experiencing for the past few years. Our featured team members and other industry professionals share the current staffing landscape for accounting firms.

Both Austin and Wallace share insights on the programs and benefits Keiter is leveraging to support recruitment efforts.

Article Highlights:

• Austin shares that as she has been working to complete her CPA exam and has been reimbursed her for the materials she needs to prepare for the exam.
• Wallace states “We are more flexible” when speaking to the amount of credit hours needed to be considered for recruitment.
• Wallace also shares that accounting is “a great profession that offers job security and the opportunity to learn a lot about business.”

Learn more about the many ways Keiter seeks to offer competitive benefits and opportunities for our team members as they grow in their careers.

The information contained within this article is provided for informational purposes only and is current as of the date published. Online readers are advised not to act upon this information without seeking the service of a professional accountant, as this article is not a substitute for obtaining accounting, tax, or financial advice from a professional accountant.