If you’re ready to take your tax career to the next level, you may be considering earning your Enrolled Agent (EA) credential or participating in the IRS’s Annual Filing Season Program (AFSP). But which one is best for your specific career? And how do you go about earning each? In this post, we’ll cover the […]
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Tales from a Big 4 recruiter
In the 20+ years I spent in recruiting (including over a decade with KPMG’s Campus Recruiting team), I saw a lot of great students, made some very close friends, and witnessed some recruiting horror stories. To round out my personal experiences and give you an accurate glimpse behind the curtain, I’ve reached out to many […]
As industry automation grows, so does the value of CPAs
Automation conjures up images of robotic hands doing the work of humans; we don’t necessarily associate it with the accounting profession. However, new technology is being developed every day to improve the time it takes to enter, gather and interpret accounting data. But what are the implications of automation for a highly competitive and respected […]
Meet the accounting firms: Tips for college students
No matter your year in college, it’s never too early to start meeting and connecting with firms. As a freshman and sophomore, college students can use these connections to get summer internships and gain experience; as a junior or senior, networking with firms can lead directly to a job. But meeting firms is only the […]
What Does a Certified Internal Auditor Do?
Multiple career doors are going to open up when you get your accounting degree, and it can be hard to decide which job to go into or which certification to work toward if you aren’t sure what each career path entails. If you’re analytical and investigative, and if you also like to socialize, becoming a […]
Why joining Beta Alpha Psi is a great career move to make in college
Apart from being the premier collegiate organization for finance and accounting students, Beta Alpha Psi is a great way to open doors and create opportunities for your career. Employers know Beta Alpha Psi members have taken the extra step to become career professionals and explore the industry. Below, we’ll discuss six reasons joining Beta Alpha […]
What you need to know about the 2019 CPA Exam Blueprints
What are the CPA Exam Blueprints? The AICPA builds the CPA examination from the “specs” contained in a document called Blueprints. The CPA Exam Blueprints are updated and published once or twice a year, and the version used to build the 2019 exam was just released this month. There is a Blueprint for each exam […]
Planning a career: CMA vs CPA credential
Building a career in accounting is more like hopping on a subway than walking a straight road. Along the way, you will take different lines, and routes will intersect and diverge. Multiple career pathways are ahead, and a recognized credential is the ticket for going as far as you want and reaching your destination of […]
EA vs CPA: Which One is Right for You?
EA vs CPA – From working in management to becoming tax professionals, accounting students have plenty of options when it comes to credentials and specializations. We’ll talk about two of the most popular tax-related credentials/licenses, the Enrolled Agent (EA) and Certified Public Accountant (CPA), explain how they’re different, and help you decide which credential is […]
3 obstacles accounting students face to becoming a small business adviser
With flexible scheduling, the ability to niche, and work that truly helps others, owning a small business advising practice is a great career path for accounting students. But building a business takes hard work, patience and persistence; it’s a path reserved for those who are willing to put in the time and make it their […]