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How to Become a Forensic Accountant

March 8, 2022 | N. Susan Emeagwali

Want to know how to become a forensic accountant? This guide explores the profession, including required education, credentials, and job hunting.

How to Become a Tax Attorney

March 7, 2022 | Accounting.com Staff

Tax attorneys help their clients navigate tax laws so they can make the right business decisions or personal finance choices. Tax lawyers work at law firms, sometimes as part of...

How to Become an Accounting Clerk

March 7, 2022 | Accounting.com Staff

A career as an accounting clerk offers a pathway to many high-level finance and business careers. To land a job as an accounting clerk, employers usually require a minimum of...

How to Become a Financial Planner

March 7, 2022 | Liz Simmons

Want to know how to become a financial advisor? This guide provides steps toward taking on the role, including required education, available credentials, and job hunting tips.

How to Become a Tax Consultant

March 5, 2022 | Accounting.com Staff

Tax consultants use their tax expertise to help their clients make educated financial decisions regarding tax-related issues. Tax professionals prepare tax returns, conduct legal research on tax issues, help with...

How to Become a Tax Preparer

March 4, 2022 | Accounting.com Staff

Almost every adult needs to file their taxes and, thanks to the complexity of tax laws, people often turn to professional tax preparers to do the work for them. According...

How to Become a Bookkeeper

March 4, 2022 | Accounting.com Staff

Want to know how to become a bookkeeper? Explore this guide to learn the steps toward this career, including required education, credentials, and job hunting.

How to Become a Comptroller

March 4, 2022 | Liz Simmons

Do you want to become a comptroller? Explore this guide to learn about the role, including required education, credentials, and job offerings.

How to Become an Investment Accountant

March 4, 2022 | Accounting.com Staff

Want to become an investment accountant? This guide covers the steps to pursue the role, including education requirements, necessary credentials, and job hunting tips.