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EXECUTIVE PREVIEW: Managing the Workload
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KEY FINDINGS
- 1. The problem of overwork is pervasive.
- 57% of CPAs report “frequent” or “crisis”-like stress issues.
- It’s bad: 58% of CPAs work 50 or more hours a week.
- It’s getting worse: 43% are more stressed than a year ago.
- Busy season is the worst: 91% work more than 50 hours a week.
2. The key reasons for the heavy workload are the accelerating pace of business and a shortage of human resources.
- Trying to keep up: 58%
- Business growth: 57%
- Staff shortage: 54%
3. The distinction between working and non-working hours has blurred almost completely.
- More than 93% routinely work evenings and weekends.
- 78% work on holidays.
- 43% work on vacation.
- 31% work in the car.
- 17% work while running household errands or “while pretending to listen to spouse.”
4. Staying connected is an essential part of life today.
- Checking email: 81%
- Reviewing documents: 75%
- Reading work-related books, articles: 57%
- Checking voicemail: 48%
5. Many don’t like their situations and would change jobs if they could.
- 38% would consider changing jobs for better working conditions—even it means a pay cut.
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