Updated: Monday, August 10th, 2009

According to a new poll, those who have chosen business careers in accounting are faring well during the current recession, and a majority say they plan to stay with their companies even when the economy improves.

Ajilon Professional Staffing (APS), which has just released Ajilon Finance/Institute of Management Accountants survey, says the profession has lost less than 2 percent of jobs since June 2008.

Moreover, a majority of accountants are loyal to their employers, and 57 percent claim they will stay in their current job when the recession is over.

Jodi Chavez, senior vice president of Ajilon Finance says the nationawide demand for accountants remains strong.

She also offers advice to companies which are preparing for the transition to International Financial Reporting Standards, the implementation of XBRL-tagged financial statements and the tax season to "take the opportunity now to snap up top accounting talent while it is available."

APS moreover suggests that companies should utilize online networking sites, including Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn, to attract the next generation of accounting talent, such as those who are currently completing their bachelors or masters programs.

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, job growth for accountants will average 18 percent per year until 2016, with top salaries already exceeding $94,050.

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