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8 Factors to Consider as You Prepare for Your CPA Exam

Women on Business

Brought to you by Wiley: Many aspiring accounting professionals wishing to advance their careers consider sitting and passing the CPA exams. And while passing the CPA exams has various benefits for accountants, the harsh truth is passing the CPA test is no easy feat.

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8 Certifications Worth Pursuing in 2024

Strategy Driven

Staying ahead of the curve is essential for professionals seeking career growth and specialization in accounting. Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Undoubtedly one of the most recognized and respected certifications in the accounting realm, the CPA designation is a hallmark of expertise and integrity.

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The Down Side Of Being Labelled An Entrepreneur

The Horizons Tracker

Instead, they answered by saying what field they worked in, such as ‘I’m in biotech,’ or by referring to a former professional title, offering, ‘I’m a recovering CPA’ or downplaying what they do, ‘I work in a factory,’ when they own the factory.” “They avoided it to keep it simple.

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The Most Popular Master’s Degrees for Women in Business

Women on Business

In the business world, the right graduate degree can quickly advance your career. Obtaining your CPA can open many doors and opportunities in the business world. If you’re one of the many ambitious women planning to start a master’s program to further your career, you may want to consider one of these popular graduate degrees.

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Guest Blogger: Duane M. DesParte on Building to Success #NoCapeNeeded

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These posts offer the best advice industry leaders have received in their careers and are a must-read for those wanting to elevate their own performance at work. As a CPA, my initial career success depended on my technical expertise and analytical capabilities. Be biased towards action and confident of success. Back Story.

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(How I Discovered) The Incredible Power Of The Two Most Important Words

Terry Starbucker

Up to that point it had been an uneventful start to my career, since the summer is a slow time for most accounting groups. I spent hours at my cubicle just studying up for the CPA exam, and serving as a “go-fer” for the higher ups in the office (lets just say I knew my way around the copy and storage rooms).

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Calibrated Trust: The Undeniable Value of Professional Skepticism

Terry Starbucker

Fortunately, (way, way back in 1982) I started my career as a CPA and auditor, and I learned about this thing called “ Professional Skepticism “. But swallow it I did, and I rushed into my career with my skepticism meter cranked up to 10, expecting to ferret out any fraud that came my way.

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