NJBIZ discussed two of Marcum's recruiting incentives in an article about the challenges of staffing in the accounting industry.

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As if the pressure for accounting majors to pass the CPA exam after graduation weren’t stressful enough, students with big-firm aspirations are sweating out the recruitment process in their sophomore year of undergrad.

With barely a basic level accounting course under their belts and a legally purchased beer through their lips, they are being courted by potential future employers.

At Marcum LLP, a global accounting firm with offices in Roseland, new hires are offered paid enrollment in a CPA review course, reimbursement for expenses incurred to sit for the exam, plus a $2,000 bonus for passing the exam, and reimbursement for licensing fees.

Marcum started a paid sabbatical program for its employees. There is no time limit, and employees retain benefits and continue to earn a portion of their salary while they take time off for other pursuits.

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