Workers cite dissatisfaction with pay, increased workloads and lack of career advancement as the leading factors influencing their decisions to look for new opportunities this year.

• Approximately two-thirds did not receive a bonus last year, while 33 percent were not given a raise.
• 37 percent of accounting/finance workers are dissatisfied with pay altogether.
• Workload increased for close to 60 percent of accounting/finance workers over the last six months.
• Close to one-third are unhappy with the balance between their work and home commitments. 

Accounting/finance workers also voiced concerns over the career advancement opportunities and training available from their current employers:

• 29 percent of accounting/finance workers felt as though they were overlooked for promotions in the past;
• 35 percent are disappointed with the opportunities their jobs offer for advancement within the organization; 
• One-third of accounting/finance workers feel their employers could improve the training and professional development programs they offer.

The survey, "Job Forecast 2006 - Accounting/Finance," was conducted from November 15, 2005 to December 6, 2005. An email invitation was sent to 150 Web panel members. For more information: www.careerbuilder.com