Starting Your Career
Can You Get an Accounting Master’s Without a Bachelor’s in Accounting?
Are you looking for a versatile, stable and lucrative career that’s in demand in every region and every industry?Accounting may be right for you. Every company — from Fortune 500 corporations to mom-and-pop shops — needs accounting expertise. That...
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Can You Get an Accounting Master’s Without a Background in Accounting?
As long as businesses have financial records and governments collect taxes, we’ll need accountants. Wherever you live in the United States, accountants are in demand. Whether you wish to run financial operations for a corporation or start your own...
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Accounting Interview Questions: Top Tips To Help You Prepare
Getting ready for a job interview can be stressful – especially when you’re in a field like accounting where technical questions are the norm. The process is even more challenging if you’re in the early stages of your career or transitioning into...
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What Skills Does an Accountant Need to Have?
Accounting is more than number crunching. While math remains the foundation of an accountant’s career, it’s important to have a rounded skill set.Lucia Smeal, an adjunct faculty member at Franklin University, says she’s seen the role of an accountant...
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How Hard is the CPA Exam? Sorting Fact from Fiction
The CPA Exam. You’ve heard the horror stories: It’s derailed the careers of promising professionals. It’s definitely harder than the BAR exam and maybe even some medical board exams. And it’s nearly impossible to pass once you’re a working...
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