1.0Drishtikonehttps://www.patheos.com/blogs/drishtikoneDesh Kapoorhttps://www.patheos.com/blogs/drishtikone/author/drishtikone/Accounting and Finance Skills in Demandrich600338<blockquote class="wp-embedded-content" data-secret="koyGxUQcBD"><a href="https://www.patheos.com/blogs/drishtikone/2007/02/accounting-and-finance-skills-demand/">Accounting and Finance Skills in Demand</a></blockquote><iframe sandbox="allow-scripts" security="restricted" src="https://www.patheos.com/blogs/drishtikone/2007/02/accounting-and-finance-skills-demand/embed/#?secret=koyGxUQcBD" width="600" height="338" title="“Accounting and Finance Skills in Demand” — Drishtikone" data-secret="koyGxUQcBD" frameborder="0" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" scrolling="no" class="wp-embedded-content"></iframe><script type="text/javascript">
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The jobs in the accounting and finance most in demand are: internal auditor, compliance executive, financial analyst, staff accountant, and external auditor. What about the skills? This is what Max Messmer, chairman and CEO of the accounting and finance staffing services firm Robert Half International, says: “Those who combine functional expertise with strong strategic decision-making, communication and technology skills are in the greatest demand and often can command higher compensation.”