The persistent accountant shortage sees firms struggling and SMBs turning to software as a savior
Within the last two years, droves of accountants and auditors across the U.S. have exited the financial field, severely limiting the services and expertise that accounting firms provide many small and midsize businesses (SMBs).
Unfortunately, America’s accountant shortage shows no signs of stopping, and many SMBs continue to face significant challenges when partnering with outside accounting firms. In fact, according to Capterra's Accounting Shortage Survey, 64 percent of SMBs are struggling to find outside firms that can handle their accounting and finance needs.
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