MINNEAPOLIS, Oct. 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Scouts Talent led a bold campaign to challenge outdated stereotypes about accountants—culminating in setting a Guinness World Record for the Longest Line of Calculators (final official number was 1,094) at the Target Center, Minneapolis.
With the accounting profession seeing a 20% drop in college enrollment, Scouts Talent sought to reenergize interest by spotlighting accounting as the strategic engine behind every successful business.
“Accounting is the language of business. This event symbolized its true power,” says Gwen Martin, CEO of Scouts Talent. “We retired the ‘number-cruncher’ image and showcased accounting as a dynamic career offering impact and opportunity.”
“As close partners to finance teams across the economy, we heard firsthand how the accountant shortage was impacting productivity,” said Katie Simpson, Midwest Executive, U.S. Bank Institutional Client Group. “This was a creative initiative that brought visibility to a profession that’s essential to our clients’ success.”
What Happened:
- 1,094 calculators were placed in a continuous line to set a world record
- The event was endorsed by FEI MN, ACG MN, MN Society of CPAs
- Sponsors included U.S. Bank, Forvis Mazars, Eisner Amper, Savills, Redpath, Lakeside HR Group, Klok, All in One Accounting, Blue Team Alpha, Curious
The Record-Breaking Moment:
- Who: Accounting & Finance professionals, accounting students, CEOs, CFOs, industry supporters
- When: 4:30–6:30 PM, September 24, 2025
- Where: Center court, Target Center, Minneapolis
- Why: To shine a spotlight on the vibrant career paths in accounting and finance and shift stereotype.
The event was adjudicated by an official from Guinness World Records. Calculators were provided. All calculators remaining at the end of the event were donated by U.S. Bank to local high schools.
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About Scouts Talent
Scouts Talent is a Minneapolis-based talent agency that supports clients with on-demand accounting and finance talent for interim and fractional roles. Known for delivering sought-after consultants, they are thought leaders in the consulting industry. They work to reframe how the accounting profession is perceived and are committed to helping accounting professionals shine.
About Guinness World Records (GWR)
The global authority on record-breaking achievements since 1955, Guinness World Records is synonymous with the highest levels of standards. Guinness World Records is the independent authority on record-breaking achievements, verifying and documenting records from around the world. The organization has strict policies and guidelines for what constitutes a Guinness World Records title, ensuring accuracy and reliability.
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