Talent management news from around the web: September 1 – 5, 2025

Only 10% of job seekers believe recruiters see most applications, survey finds 

Amid skepticism around AI’s growing impact on hiring, some candidates doubt humans see their resumes and report ditching the process midstream. 

The CPA exam: 10 tips for passing 

Test-taking data shows that pass rates for the three core sections of the CPA Exam hover around 50%, meaning it's resoundingly normal to fail sections of the exam — perhaps several times. Accounting leaders, exam prep providers and recent test takers recommend various tips and tricks to passing the CPA Exam. 

Accounting talent shortage eases as layoff fears creep up 

The increasing use of AI and offshore outsourcing to help with financial tasks, such as closing the books, is loosening the accounting labor market, experts say. 

Women CFOs lead lagging companies to 10% revenue growth: OneStream 

While women take an average of three years longer to reach the CFO seat than men, they tend to help boost revenue and shareholder value once there, OneStream found in a study.