EVOLVING SKILL SETS.

EVOLVING SKILL SETS
CFOs were asked, "Other than financial expertise, which one of the
following do you think will be the most critical to an accounting
professional's career success?"
Technology expertise         44%
Strong communication skills  24%
General business knowledge   16%
Leadership abilities         11%
Other/don't know              5%
Source: Robert Half International

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