Accountancy

Stressed out accountants not seeking help over fears career will suffer

Long hours and heavy workloads are leading to mental health problems in the profession, polling suggests

In a new poll, eight in 10 accountants said stress and poor mental health are a problem within the profession
In a new poll, eight in 10 accountants said stress and poor mental health are a problem within the profession Photo: Getty Images

More than half of accountants are suffering from stress and burnout, but many are not seeking the help they need over fears their careers will suffer, according to a new survey.

Four in 10 feared an impact on their jobs if they sought help from their employer, the poll by accountancy charity Caba found.

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