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Is it worth it?
The business valuation credential certainly is
Imagine you’re a company that’s about to buy another company. You think they’re worth $100 million. They think they’re worth $150 million. Who’s right? No pressure. Only $50 million on...
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A snapshot of CPA salaries by industry
A snapshot of CPA salaries by industry
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 of how your...
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How to find your fit in accounting
Learn about the industries and specializations available to accountants
Ever heard of the buyer’s dilemma? It’s the theory that when shoppers are presented with too many choices – staring at 50 different brands of barbecue sauce in the grocery...
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Finding your business soul mate
Go corporate when you’re ready to settle down with one business or industry
Jack of all trades, master of none? When you work as an auditor or consultant, you end up getting a crash course on all types of businesses – usually by...
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Big budgets need big brains
Join forces with Uncle Sam through a career in government
While it may seem that some of our politicians don’t value CPAs too highly—what with our trillion-dollar deficit and all—the truth is the nation would be in a lot deeper...
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Career options for public accountants
Breaking down the options for working in public accounting
Chances are, you’ll start your accounting career in the area of public accounting. From there, what happens is anyone’s guess. It all hinges on where your strengths and interests lie...
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