Australia’s accounting industry is facing one of its toughest talent shortages yet, with over 338,000 accountants needed by 2026 and rising employment costs making local recruitment increasingly unsustainable. The Offshore vs Local: 2025 Salary Benchmark Report reveals how partnering with Malaysian professionals offers a strategic solution delivering up to 70% annual cost savings, faster hiring cycles, and stronger operational scalability. By leveraging Malaysia’s English-proficient, highly trained accounting workforce, Australian firms can maintain service quality while unlocking 3x faster hiring, 250–350% ROI, and 95% retention through structured offshore integration. This guide also features a real-world case study showing how a Sydney-based firm achieved 62% cost savings and 40% faster turnaround with FastLaneRecruit’s Employer of Record (EOR) solution in Malaysia.

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