Is an Accounting Internship Really Necessary? Weather you’re a college student about to graduate, in high school, or in another industry, but considering a career change, you may be thinking about whether it is necessary to seek an internship in accounting. Whether this decision is right for you will depend on a few factors. First, […]
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What is a CPA? What does CPA stand for? CPA stands for “Certified Public Accountant”. A certified public accountant is someone who has a CPA license in their given state. Do you have to be a CPA to be an accountant? No, you do not need to be a CPA in order to become an
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What makes public accounting promotions different then other industries and careers? In most careers and professions, when you are hired on to a specific position, then you will stay at that position until you either a) retire, b) get fired/laid off, or c) apply for and seek after a promotion. Public Accounting works a little
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1) You will work more than 40 hours per week If the 9 to 5 life is what you want, then auditing may not be for you. During less busy times of the year, it is likely that you will only need to work your standard 40hr work week. However, during busier times of the
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What is considered “Busy Season” in Public Accounting? If you are familiar with public accounting in any way, then you have probably heard the term “Busy Season”. Typically, busy season in public accounting is referred to the period between January and April each year. This time of year is generally the busiest time in public
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I recently found myself interviewing for a Senior Accounting position with one of the top 10 public accounting firms within the U.S. For any highly competitive position and accounting firm, it is important to do all that you can to stand out among the many candidates that are all competing for the same job. I’d
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Top 10 Accounting Firms According to accountingtoday.com, these are the top accounting firms in terms of revenue for 2022. The Big 4 Ever heard of the “Big 4” Accounting Firms? This is a common phrase used to describe the top 4 public accounting firms in the world. These companies may switch places for the top
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Not all public accounting firms come in the same shape & size. There are different kinds of accounting firms based on size and scale which offer key differences when considering a career in public accounting. What is a Public Accounting Firm? Public accounting firms are companies that offer certain accounting services to other individuals and
The following are some of the few reasons why accounting may not be right for you. Consider these cons as you consider pursuing an accounting degree or career. Reason #1: You Don’t Like Working At A Desk. Hopefully this does not come as a surprise to anyone, but accountants sit A LOT! The work of
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Those who are interested in starting, or are already somewhere on their journey of the CPA exams knows that it can be a scary, labor-intensive endeavor. As a recent “CPA Exam Graduate” myself, I often get asked by my non-CPA colleagues about what my secret strategies were for passing the CPA exam. So, these are
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