Has the job market affected accountants yet?

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Yes, definitely is starting to. That’s part of the reason the comp was lower this year. The firms know the tides are shifting a bit, so they are taking some of the comp back that they had to pay out in recent previous years.

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And they know it is harder for people to leave.

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Affected

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This is what is wrong with the job market and corporate cultures.

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Yes. Also a lot more automation is being incorporated.

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Didn't EY just give assurance people a 10% raise in addition to the regular raise?

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They gave all staff and seniors an extra 10% as a market adjustment

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