Accounting is a good career field, with positive job growth and a generally high median wage. However, some of the best perks of the occupation are reserved for accountants who go the extra mile to attain their Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license. You don’t necessarily need an advanced degree to become a CPA, because a […]
When you decided to go to school for accounting, you were thinking of the career that would await you once you graduate. As you consider different education options, you might wonder how long you will have to go to school for before you have the education you need for the job you want. Though there […]
If you’re an accountant eyeing a promotion to management, either in the near or distant future, you might be wondering if a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in accounting degree is right for you. MBA degrees are the traditional degree of choice for aspiring business leaders. When paired with an accounting concentration, the MBA degree […]
Taxes are undeniably a big part of the field of public accounting. If you’re thinking about focusing your accounting education and career on taxation, you’re in good company. About 60 percent of Americans hire someone – an accountant, tax attorney or tax preparation business – to file their income tax returns, according to U.S. News […]
As you consider a career in accounting, you might come across specialized degree programs in the field of managerial accounting. If you tend to picture accountants as bookkeepers or tax preparers, then the work of a managerial accountant is somewhat different – and quite possibly, more interesting – than you would expect. Accountants working in […]
Auditing is the field of financial reporting involved with examining financial statements and data to find fraud or opportunities for business improvement. If you are interested in earning a degree in auditing, you might wonder what classes you will need to take. Auditing programs exist at both the undergraduate and graduate level and are closely […]
If you are thinking of studying financial accounting specifically, then you are probably curious about the courses you will complete. At both the undergraduate and graduate levels, financial accounting is usually a specialization or concentration within an accounting degree program, rather than a distinct degree path of its own. That means you will complete specialized […]
If you are thinking of majoring in accounting, you should first have an idea what your college curriculum will look like. Accounting students complete the same college- or university-wide general education requirements as students in other majors as well as a breadth of coursework in core business subjects and major classes in the many fields […]
You have worked hard to attain your Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license, advancing your education, gaining valuable work experience and passing the grueling four-part CPA exam. Now it’s time to put the sought-after credential to work. When you are prepared to flawlessly answer interview questions, showcase your work experience and negotiate for the salary you […]
After you have spent years studying accounting, you should feel that your college degree program has prepared you well for your intended career. However, you might not feel quite so well prepared for the process of attaining your first job with an accounting degree. No matter how much work experience you have, job interviews can […]
