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Caregiving Responsibilities Affect Career Paths for Accounting Professionals

1 report, 1 independent Updated Oct 23
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What happened

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The 2026 Accounting MOVE Project found that 65% of accounting firms reported that caregiving responsibilities influenced career progression over the past year. Mid-career professionals were most affected, and 41% of firms reported resignations linked to caregiving.

From accountingtoday.com

Why it matters

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The survey indicates that 59% of firms believe caregiving contributed to turnover, and 53% feel it is impacting their partner and leadership pipelines. This suggests a shift in the availability of experienced talent within the accounting sector.

From accountingtoday.com

Who's involved

  • MoveConducted the survey examining workplace culture and demographics in the accounting profession.

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • MoveSpeculative

    Firms could face increased costs related to recruiting and training new staff to replace experienced professionals who leave due to caregiving responsibilities.

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