1 in 5 young accountants say alcohol has negatively impacted their life: A new study by occupational charity caba has shone a light on addiction and addictive patterns within the accountancy profession, with almost 1 in 5 (19%) accountants aged 30 or under admitting that their drinking habits have negatively impacted their work or personal life. This dropped to just under 1 in 10 (9%) across all age groups (18-65+). The study of 1,919 accountants from across the UK found that 1 in 4 (25%) regularly drink alcohol to lift their mood. Almost two-thirds (60%) said they regularly exceed the
Addictive patterns in young accountants as seen on The Hippocratic Post.