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Resume Guide for Accountants
September 18, 2020 | Staff Writers
Accountants use highly specialized skills and knowledge every day, so it's important that their resumes represent these abilities as accurately as possible. A resume is typically the first glimpse a...
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Online Studying Tips for Accounting Programs
September 18, 2020 | Staff Writers
Online students can work toward degrees from home through synchronous and asynchronous classes. Synchronous courses include set meeting times through technology, such as videoconferencing, while asynchronous classes allow students to...
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Five Unique and Unexpected Jobs in Accounting
September 18, 2020 | Staff Writers
In general, accountants work as Certified Public Accountants (CPAs), managerial accountants, and budget analysts, reviewing financial documents and preparing tax returns. However, they can also pursue careers in a surprising number of other fields — after all, most industries and types of businesses rely on accountants. THE FIVE UNIQUE ACCOUNTING JOBS DESCRIBED BELOW REPRESENT A […]
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Returning to School
December 7, 2020 | Staff Writers
Adults return to school for several reasons, including gaining experience to advance their careers, pursuing a career change, and earning a degree for personal enrichment. Adults considering an accounting degree may wish to increase their salary potential by meeting the educational requirements for a CPA license or want to change careers into a dynamic field […]
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The CPA Exam: Prepare for Success
December 7, 2020 | Staff Writers
By definition, licensed accountants act in the public interest. Because these professionals are entrusted with great responsibility, the accounting industry has created a professional standard to ensure that only qualified...
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Professionals
December 7, 2020 | Staff Writers
We compiled this list of resources to keep accounting professionals up-to-date on licensing requirements, state regulations and common practices in the field. Professionals can find information on national and international...
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Accounting Certifications Overview
Businesses and individuals prefer to entrust their finances to qualified professionals with high ethical standards. Many accountants choose to demonstrate their abilities and enhance their career opportunities by pursuing industry...
Accounting Degree Programs by State
An accounting degree prepares students for jobs in accounting, finance, and banking. Potential positions for graduates include accountant, auditor, financial planner, and bookkeeper. The (BLS) reports that accountants and auditors earn...
Accounting Degree Program Rankings
When finding the right school or degree programs, we recognize that there is no "perfect" ranking methodology. With this in mind, we aggregate what we believe to be the six...
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