While the financial activities industry is faltering nationwide, accounting jobs in Boston are continuing to grow.

Accounting is one industry that won’t be hurt by the current recession, according to an article by the Boston Business Journal, because despite what is happening in the economy, businesses always need to maintain tax records. Because of this, competition for accounting jobs in Boston and throughout Massachusetts remains fierce, with many big firms still hiring on a regular basis.

“In terms of hiring, one development that firms are considering is the newly implemented International Financial Reporting Standards,” the article notes. “Although colleges and universities haven’t changed their lesson plans yet and the CPA exam does not yet cover the soon-to-be-standard guidelines, large firms are already holding in-house training sessions and will likely hire experts from overseas.”

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