Who Wants to be a Consultant? CFOs Do!

Posted by accountingweb on Nov 20 2000 120 printer friendly

Are finance professionals going the way of the rest of the market? Seems so, according to a new survey conducted by RHI Management Resources, which found that 75 percent of CFOs surveyed said consulting is an 'attractive career option.'

The reasons were attributed to the variety of work involved, along with a professional challenge to the work itself. Respondents included 1,400 CFOs from companies with more than 20 employees.

Flexibility to hours' worked also is an atractive component of the consulting field.

'The wide range of project work available has made consulting a viable career option for executives seeking more flexibility and greater professional challenge,' said Paul McDonald, executive director of RHI Management Resources.

What do you think about becoming a consultant? Sound off by providing a comment below.

Voice of the Editor

Results from a recent AICPA survey disclosed the two top priorities for CPA firms as they plan for the future: bringing in new business and finding talent. Our goal at Sift Media is to help our readers deal with the issues most important to them. One way in which we are doing this is through the launch of our new recruitment/placement service, Going Concern Jobs. Check it out today for your talent needs.

This Week on AccountingWEB

Plante Moran CPAs Gordon Krater, Alicia Sturtevant, and Susan Perline spoke with AccountingWEB about the firm's Women in Leadership initiative.

Jeff Thomson, CMA, president and CEO of the IMA, talks with us about the 2013 jobs market for accounting professionals.

Todd Lisle of BKD LLP and Amy Welch of OSCPA share their stories of helping tornado victims in Moore, Oklahoma.

Ted Dickman, CEO of BKD LLP and chairman of the board of directors for the Indianapolis 500 Festival, offers tips on encouraging employees to become involved in their communities.