GITNUXREPORT 2025

Remote And Hybrid Work In The Accounting Industry Statistics

Most accounting firms embrace remote and hybrid work to boost productivity and retention.

Jannik Linder

Co-Founder of Gitnux, specialized in content and tech since 2016.

First published: April 29, 2025

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48% of accountants reported improved productivity when working remotely

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52% of firms report difficulty in tracking employee productivity remotely

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74% of firms track key performance indicators (KPIs) more effectively with remote monitoring tools

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79% of accounting firms adopted remote work during the COVID-19 pandemic

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54% of accounting firms increased their use of cloud-based tools during 2021

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38% of accounting professionals work remotely at least three days a week

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73% of accounting firms use collaboration tools like Slack or Teams for remote work coordination

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55% of accounting firms invested in cybersecurity enhancements for remote work

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70% of accounting firms provide remote or flexible work arrangements to attract talent

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63% of accounting firms plan to expand remote work capabilities in the next two years

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79% of remote-working accountants use mobile devices for client interaction

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66% of accounting professionals report increased reliance on automation tools when working remotely

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89% of accounting firms plan to continue using cloud accounting software

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60% of accounting firms are exploring or implementing virtual collaboration platforms for remote teams

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81% of accounting firms plan to further invest in remote collaboration tools

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67% of firms have noticed a shift towards value-based billing models with remote service delivery

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54% of accountants have increased use of AI-powered tools remotely

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58% of accounting firms have seen a rise in cross-border client work facilitated by remote capabilities

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73% of firms have adopted or plan to adopt flexible work hours alongside remote work

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62% of accounting firms increased their use of virtual client onboarding processes

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72% of accountants use remote access to ERP systems to perform client work

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49% of accounting firms have seen their onboarding processes become more efficient remotely

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75% of firms are considering or implementing hybrid work policies in 2023

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53% of firms are investing in virtual reality or AR tools for remote training and client walkthroughs

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71% of firms use or plan to use digital signatures and remote approval workflows to streamline processes

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47% of firms are exploring or adopting asynchronous communication platforms to support remote teams

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54% of firms have increased their use of virtual team-building activities to maintain team cohesion remotely

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69% of accountants feel that remote work has improved work-life balance

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52% of accounting firms experienced a rise in client satisfaction due to remote service delivery

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58% of accounting professionals say remote work has reduced stress levels

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76% of firms report a challenge in maintaining team cohesion remotely

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49% of accounting managers say remote work has increased employee retention

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61% of accounting firms see remote work as a cost-saving measure

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40% of accountants reported difficulty in managing remote teams due to communication barriers

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45% of accountants indicated that remote work options increased their job satisfaction

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59% of accountants believe remote work has improved client communication efficiency

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50% of accounting firms experienced challenges in data security due to remote work

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72% of firms believe remote work has led to better work quality through fewer in-office distractions

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46% of accounting firms' clients prefer virtual consultations

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54% of remote-based accountants report feeling more autonomous in their roles

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43% of accountants are concerned about maintaining firm culture remotely

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63% of firms increased their investment in remote onboarding and training programs

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48% of accountants say remote work enhances their ability to balance personal and professional responsibilities

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77% of accountants believe remote work has positively impacted their career development opportunities

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69% of accounting professionals said remote work improved their overall job satisfaction

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64% of firms indicated that remote work has helped them retain younger talent

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55% of accountants report that remote work has led to increased flexibility, improving work-life integration

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71% of accountants feel that remote work reduces commute time, positively impacting overall well-being

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48% of accounting firms report an increase in freelance and gig workers due to remote work opportunities

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44% of accounting firms provide remote mental health support resources to employees

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59% of accountants report increased competition for talent due to remote work flexibility

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65% of accounting firms see remote work as an opportunity to tap into a broader talent pool nationally and globally

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50% of accounting professionals have expressed concerns over remote work impacting their career advancement

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69% of firms view remote work as a strategy to increase operational resilience

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42% of accountants report that remote work has increased the demand for advanced cybersecurity measures

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57% of accounting firms consider remote work as a factor in their long-term strategic planning

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51% of firms have experienced a decline in in-office overhead costs due to remote work

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76% of remote accountants reported better focus and fewer distractions

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53% of firms have seen an uptick in remote client engagement and collaboration

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64% of accountants say remote work has increased their ability to serve diverse clients across geographical boundaries

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47% of accounting professionals feel that remote work has helped them develop new skills

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58% of firms report increased innovation due to remote collaboration

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66% of accounting staff believe remote work decreases burnout and job stress

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60% of accounting professionals believe remote work enhances their ability to balance work and personal life

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83% of accounting firms see remote work as a way to improve diversity and inclusion within their teams

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69% of firms report that remote work has increased their flexibility in staffing for seasonal or project-based work

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45% of accountants have expressed concerns about remote work impeding team training and mentorship

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49% of accountants report that remote scheduling tools have improved time management

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62% of firms have observed increased flexibility in billable hours due to remote work arrangements

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55% of accountants believe remote work will eventually lead to reduced office space requirements

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69% of accountants consider remote work as integral to their firm's future resilience strategies

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76% of firms see remote work as a driver for sustainable and eco-friendly practices, such as reduced commuting

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58% of accounting professionals report that remote work has improved their access to professional development resources

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64% of firms note increased ease in onboarding clients remotely, leading to faster client onboarding processes

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41% of accountants report that remote work improves their ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously

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55% of accounting firms report that remote work has led to increased use of online accounting courses and certifications among staff

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58% of firms have increased their investment in remote cybersecurity training for staff

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63% of accountants believe remote work has improved client trust through more frequent communication

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52% of firms report that remote working has led to a more diverse candidate pool, expanding beyond local applicants

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46% of accounting professionals feel remote work has helped them improve their technical skills independently

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87% of accounting firms view remote work as a way to attract international talent

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65% of accountants believe remote work can lead to cost-effective expansion into new markets

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42% of accountants report that remote working has increased their focus on data analytics and visualization skills

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38% of remote accountants cite technology challenges as a main barrier to effective work

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65% of accountants prefer hybrid work models post-pandemic

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42% of accounting firms plan to maintain flexible work policies post-pandemic

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67% of younger accountants (under 35) prefer remote or hybrid work models

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83% of accountants believe digital transformation is critical for remote work success

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37% of firms have implemented hybrid work training programs for their staff

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65% of accounting firms report higher employee engagement with flexible work options

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85% of younger accountants consider remote work essential for job satisfaction

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68% of accountants prefer remote or hybrid work environments for better productivity

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78% of younger professionals find remote work to be a key factor when choosing potential employers

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70% of younger accountants (under 30) consider remote work as essential for their career growth

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Key Highlights

79% of accounting firms adopted remote work during the COVID-19 pandemic
65% of accountants prefer hybrid work models post-pandemic
54% of accounting firms increased their use of cloud-based tools during 2021
48% of accountants reported improved productivity when working remotely
38% of accounting professionals work remotely at least three days a week
42% of accounting firms plan to maintain flexible work policies post-pandemic
73% of accounting firms use collaboration tools like Slack or Teams for remote work coordination
69% of accountants feel that remote work has improved work-life balance
52% of accounting firms experienced a rise in client satisfaction due to remote service delivery
58% of accounting professionals say remote work has reduced stress levels
67% of younger accountants (under 35) prefer remote or hybrid work models
76% of firms report a challenge in maintaining team cohesion remotely
49% of accounting managers say remote work has increased employee retention

As remote and hybrid work models continue to reshape the accounting industry, staggering statistics reveal an industry in transition—79% of firms adopting remote work during COVID-19, 65% of accountants preferring flexible arrangements post-pandemic, and a majority leveraging cutting-edge cloud and collaboration tools to enhance productivity, client satisfaction, and workforce diversity.

Productivity and Performance Metrics

48% of accountants reported improved productivity when working remotely
52% of firms report difficulty in tracking employee productivity remotely
74% of firms track key performance indicators (KPIs) more effectively with remote monitoring tools

Productivity and Performance Metrics Interpretation

While nearly half of accountants thrive in the remote work environment, the challenge lies in the other half struggling to keep tabs—yet, with 74% of firms leveraging KPI tools, it seems clarity is catching up with the chaos.

Remote Work Adoption and Usage

79% of accounting firms adopted remote work during the COVID-19 pandemic
54% of accounting firms increased their use of cloud-based tools during 2021
38% of accounting professionals work remotely at least three days a week
73% of accounting firms use collaboration tools like Slack or Teams for remote work coordination
55% of accounting firms invested in cybersecurity enhancements for remote work
70% of accounting firms provide remote or flexible work arrangements to attract talent
63% of accounting firms plan to expand remote work capabilities in the next two years
79% of remote-working accountants use mobile devices for client interaction
66% of accounting professionals report increased reliance on automation tools when working remotely
89% of accounting firms plan to continue using cloud accounting software
60% of accounting firms are exploring or implementing virtual collaboration platforms for remote teams
81% of accounting firms plan to further invest in remote collaboration tools
67% of firms have noticed a shift towards value-based billing models with remote service delivery
54% of accountants have increased use of AI-powered tools remotely
58% of accounting firms have seen a rise in cross-border client work facilitated by remote capabilities
73% of firms have adopted or plan to adopt flexible work hours alongside remote work
62% of accounting firms increased their use of virtual client onboarding processes
72% of accountants use remote access to ERP systems to perform client work
49% of accounting firms have seen their onboarding processes become more efficient remotely
75% of firms are considering or implementing hybrid work policies in 2023
53% of firms are investing in virtual reality or AR tools for remote training and client walkthroughs
71% of firms use or plan to use digital signatures and remote approval workflows to streamline processes
47% of firms are exploring or adopting asynchronous communication platforms to support remote teams
54% of firms have increased their use of virtual team-building activities to maintain team cohesion remotely

Remote Work Adoption and Usage Interpretation

As accounting firms increasingly embrace remote and hybrid models—leveraging cloud, automation, and virtual collaboration—they're not only digitizing their operations but also redefining the future of client engagement and talent management within a landscape where adaptability is now the ledger of success.

Remote Work Impact and Perceptions

69% of accountants feel that remote work has improved work-life balance
52% of accounting firms experienced a rise in client satisfaction due to remote service delivery
58% of accounting professionals say remote work has reduced stress levels
76% of firms report a challenge in maintaining team cohesion remotely
49% of accounting managers say remote work has increased employee retention
61% of accounting firms see remote work as a cost-saving measure
40% of accountants reported difficulty in managing remote teams due to communication barriers
45% of accountants indicated that remote work options increased their job satisfaction
59% of accountants believe remote work has improved client communication efficiency
50% of accounting firms experienced challenges in data security due to remote work
72% of firms believe remote work has led to better work quality through fewer in-office distractions
46% of accounting firms' clients prefer virtual consultations
54% of remote-based accountants report feeling more autonomous in their roles
43% of accountants are concerned about maintaining firm culture remotely
63% of firms increased their investment in remote onboarding and training programs
48% of accountants say remote work enhances their ability to balance personal and professional responsibilities
77% of accountants believe remote work has positively impacted their career development opportunities
69% of accounting professionals said remote work improved their overall job satisfaction
64% of firms indicated that remote work has helped them retain younger talent
55% of accountants report that remote work has led to increased flexibility, improving work-life integration
71% of accountants feel that remote work reduces commute time, positively impacting overall well-being
48% of accounting firms report an increase in freelance and gig workers due to remote work opportunities
44% of accounting firms provide remote mental health support resources to employees
59% of accountants report increased competition for talent due to remote work flexibility
65% of accounting firms see remote work as an opportunity to tap into a broader talent pool nationally and globally
50% of accounting professionals have expressed concerns over remote work impacting their career advancement
69% of firms view remote work as a strategy to increase operational resilience
42% of accountants report that remote work has increased the demand for advanced cybersecurity measures
57% of accounting firms consider remote work as a factor in their long-term strategic planning
51% of firms have experienced a decline in in-office overhead costs due to remote work
76% of remote accountants reported better focus and fewer distractions
53% of firms have seen an uptick in remote client engagement and collaboration
64% of accountants say remote work has increased their ability to serve diverse clients across geographical boundaries
47% of accounting professionals feel that remote work has helped them develop new skills
58% of firms report increased innovation due to remote collaboration
66% of accounting staff believe remote work decreases burnout and job stress
60% of accounting professionals believe remote work enhances their ability to balance work and personal life
83% of accounting firms see remote work as a way to improve diversity and inclusion within their teams
69% of firms report that remote work has increased their flexibility in staffing for seasonal or project-based work
45% of accountants have expressed concerns about remote work impeding team training and mentorship
49% of accountants report that remote scheduling tools have improved time management
62% of firms have observed increased flexibility in billable hours due to remote work arrangements
55% of accountants believe remote work will eventually lead to reduced office space requirements
69% of accountants consider remote work as integral to their firm's future resilience strategies
76% of firms see remote work as a driver for sustainable and eco-friendly practices, such as reduced commuting
58% of accounting professionals report that remote work has improved their access to professional development resources
64% of firms note increased ease in onboarding clients remotely, leading to faster client onboarding processes
41% of accountants report that remote work improves their ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
55% of accounting firms report that remote work has led to increased use of online accounting courses and certifications among staff
58% of firms have increased their investment in remote cybersecurity training for staff
63% of accountants believe remote work has improved client trust through more frequent communication
52% of firms report that remote working has led to a more diverse candidate pool, expanding beyond local applicants
46% of accounting professionals feel remote work has helped them improve their technical skills independently
87% of accounting firms view remote work as a way to attract international talent
65% of accountants believe remote work can lead to cost-effective expansion into new markets
42% of accountants report that remote working has increased their focus on data analytics and visualization skills

Remote Work Impact and Perceptions Interpretation

Amid rising satisfaction, lower stress, and broader talent pools, remote and hybrid work in accounting is simultaneously empowering firms to boost client trust and operational resilience while grappling with team cohesion, data security, and maintaining firm culture—proving that in the world of numbers, flexibility is both a financial and cultural balancing act.

Technology and Performance Tracking

38% of remote accountants cite technology challenges as a main barrier to effective work

Technology and Performance Tracking Interpretation

Despite the digital age, nearly four in ten remote accountants find themselves stymied by technology barriers, reminding us that even in the cloud, obstacles still lurk behind the screens.

Work Preference and Attitudes

65% of accountants prefer hybrid work models post-pandemic
42% of accounting firms plan to maintain flexible work policies post-pandemic
67% of younger accountants (under 35) prefer remote or hybrid work models
83% of accountants believe digital transformation is critical for remote work success
37% of firms have implemented hybrid work training programs for their staff
65% of accounting firms report higher employee engagement with flexible work options
85% of younger accountants consider remote work essential for job satisfaction
68% of accountants prefer remote or hybrid work environments for better productivity
78% of younger professionals find remote work to be a key factor when choosing potential employers
70% of younger accountants (under 30) consider remote work as essential for their career growth

Work Preference and Attitudes Interpretation

As the accounting industry navigates the digital age, a clear shift emerges: flexible, tech-enabled remote and hybrid work models aren't just preferred—they're becoming vital for attracting talent, boosting engagement, and ensuring future-proof careers in a rapidly evolving professional landscape.