by David Chance | Mar 2, 2014 | Accounting
If you are seeking a career in finance, three of the best-known professional certifications are certified financial planner (CFP), certified public accountant (CPA) and chartered financial analyst (CFA). While the acronyms sound similar, each career path has distinct...
by David Chance | Feb 22, 2014 | Accounting
An accounting degree is a very practical business degree that opens the door to a great deal of different job opportunities. There are accounting jobs to be found on the both the private and public level that may require additional certifications to pursue. The best...
by David Chance | Feb 12, 2014 | Accounting
A degree in accounting is a great way to ensure that you are on the path to a stable career with plenty of opportunities for advancement and promotions. No matter what the state of the economy is, accountants are always in demand. The mistake many prospective...
by David Chance | Feb 2, 2014 | Accounting
The “Big 4” — that is, PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu, Ernst & Young and KPMG—have formed a worldwide oligopoly in the accounting and professional services market. Most accounting and business students dream of securing employment at one...
by David Chance | Jan 22, 2014 | Accounting
Graduating with an accounting degree should give you an overwhelming sense of accomplishment. Your journey toward becoming a CPA—a designation to which all accounting professionals should aspire—has only begun, though. The requirements for becoming a Certified Public...
by David Chance | Jan 12, 2014 | Accounting
Accounting is an important industry that is vital to many areas of business and finance. Accountants can find numerous jobs with businesses and the government, and many accountants choose to run their own office or work as freelance public accountants and consultants....