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The Profession: Accounting offers it all
Wherever there's money, there's a need for someone to deal with it. Why shouldn't that highly paid person be you?
The world of business is getting more and more complicated: globalization, advancing technology, increased competition, new laws and regulations.
If there’s one thing you will not be complaining about as a CPA, it’s your salary. Even new grads are offered a sizable sum. Here’s an overview.
There are so many possibilities in accounting, confusion is practically a given. Especially when it comes to picking that first job. But don’t succumb to the heart palpitations just yet—use this tool to find your fit.
CPA. Those three letters symbolize prestige, potential and a pretty sizeable salary. But what these professionals actually do ranges widely from one Certified Public Accountant to the next. Let’s start with the basics.
Your Education: Get involved
Think what you do as a freshman and a sophomore has little to do with your future career? Think again.
Freshman year is the best chance you’ll see to get involved, get focused and get yourself in great shape for Sophomore year and beyond.
Starting a study group is kind of like those elementary school science projects you remember: You can learn a lot and it can be fun, but, if you don't mix the right stuff together, it might explode.
Good time management is one of the biggest contributors to your sanity – and success – in college. It takes more than just saying you’ll stop goofing off and spend more time studying. It’s an art and we’ve got the inside scoop for you.
All Things Scholarships: Apply yourself
The number one complaint of scholarship programs: Not enough applicants. (Really!) You can help fix that.
The coinage will help pay for college, and the program will provide you with skills that make you even more appealing to employers.
Search dozens of scholarship opportunities to find the hidden cash that’s out there waiting for you.
Applying for a scholarship is a lot like applying to a college, or defusing a warhead – the exact process often varies.
