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March 18, 2026The Accounting Review

Responsibilities of the Professional Accounting Firms in Continuing the Training of College Graduates.

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HMHugh MacaulayArthur D. Little (United States)

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Implication

This article examines how accounting firms train graduates, indicating a need for greater investment in their development.

Key Points

  • This article aims to explore the responsibilities of accounting firms in supporting ongoing training for college graduates.
  • Analysis of the challenges faced by accounting firms in training graduates.
  • Examination of the relationship between internships and full-time employment in accounting.
  • Discussion of the impact of industry opportunities on accountant supply.
  • Identified a shortage of senior accountants in the workforce.
  • Highlighted the importance of meaningful training for college graduates after internships.
  • Suggested that firms have a self-interest in developing their staff quickly to meet demands.

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Hugh Macaulay (1955) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69ba42dc4e9516ffd37a38dfhttps://doi.org/10.2308/tar-7058012
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