There’s a lot of panicked talk about unemployment, layoffs and spending freezes. But is the outlook for Accounting that dire? Not really.

If you’re in the job market, it’s not the best time to be looking — but Accounting pros are better off than workers in many other fields.

The latest research from Robert Half International indicates that 9% of CFOs are actually planning to add staffers in ’09. And only 8% are planning cuts.

That leaves fully 82% of departments that will likely be intact.

Where the opportunities are

Most of the hiring is being done by larger firms that are looking for help in these areas: credit and collections, credit risk management, public accountants, senior accountants and tax and audit specialists.

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