Despite a declining economy, demand continues for accounting and finance professionals. With the exception of work in the troubled housing and mortgage sectors, companies continue to seek qualified accountants, particularly Certified Public Accountants, internal auditors, and financial analysts.

The increased scrutiny of business practices and ethics that followed public collapses of large firms such Enron has led to a growing need for professionals to help companies comply with corporate governance laws and policies.

In New England, health care, biotech, life sciences, finance, and education remain good fields for accounting professionals. Check www.accounting.com and www.accountemps.com.