Outsourced vs. In-House Accounting: What Small Business Clients Need to Know

NewsData.io · United States · Sep 16, 2026

A detailed guide from Marshall Jones highlights the true cost of hiring in-house accounting staff versus outsourcing, noting that a $70,000 salary can balloon to over $91,000 when benefits and overhead are included. The piece underscores a shrinking accounting talent pipeline — accounting degree completions fell 6.6% in 2023-2024 and fewer than 24,000 CPA candidates passed their final exam section in 2025 — making recruitment increasingly difficult and costly. For staffing firms, these dynamics signal continued demand for finance and accounting placements while also pointing to competitive pressure from outsourced service providers. The analysis is relevant context for recruiters serving SMB clients weighing build-vs-buy workforce decisions.