IMAGE SOURCE Geographically Speaking When people think of the fashion industry, they probably consider New York City (NYC) as the epicenter. Los Angeles would follow. It is not a requirement for fashion designers to live and work in these areas. However, those who are committed to succeeding in the business should consider that there are a higher […]
While the field of accounting offers high salaries and a positive job outlook, sometimes you want to know that you won’t be pigeonholed into a single career field. Fortunately, an accounting degree provides a versatile business background that can prepare graduates for other career paths, including those in the field of finance. After all, accounting […]
Not all accountants are tax preparers or government auditors. If you have a knack for business in a more general sense and want to use your financial reporting skills to help a company succeed, a career in management accounting could be the right choice for you. A bachelor’s degree in accounting can help you get […]
More than 664,000 accounting professionals in the United States have an active Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license, the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) reported. An estimated 30 to 50 percent of American accountants are CPAs, and the credential is consistently in-demand. There are many reasons why so many accounting professionals are eager […]
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 […]
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 […]
If you’re contemplating graduate school for accounting, you have a decision to make. Do you pursue a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree with a concentration in accounting, or do you instead earn a Master of Accountancy (M.Acc.) or similar degree? Both educational paths have their advantages, but students should know that there are big […]
