Excerpted from the Finland Career Guide

Despite difficulties in the financial services sector and a general economic slowdown, accountants continue to experience a positive employment environment. A changing regulatory landscape and increased attention to corporate governance has increased the need for experienced accountants at small local, mid-sized regional and large national and multi-national accounting consultancies. Accountants in the private sector also are in demand, particularly for workers in financial management and corporate finance, accounting systems and financial planning and control.

Large firms continue to dominate the Nordic marketplace due in no small part to the belief among larger companies that they need to employ a well-known accounting brand. However, some observers believe that mid-sized firms, particularly those that specialize in tax-related matters, will benefit as the economy improves. The implementation of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley provisions for companies registered with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) should provide an ongoing source of work for firms. As a result, many firms have stepped up recruiting efforts and staff turnover is extremely low.


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