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manika Updated 2 days ago |
How to get hired as an accountant - 2 Replieshi friend, to be hired as an accountant in a good company you need to be good in your skills!There are many skills that make a good accountant. If... |
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Starlite Updated 6 days ago |
Bad credit and becoming a CPA - 73 Repliesto me credit shouldn't matter...criminal record yes, but credit no...just because someone has bad credit doesn't mean their going to steal...not... |
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Joey-Bird Updated 9 days ago |
Look at how much average accountants make, $64k - 5 RepliesYes its a lie. If you changed careers or pass cpa exam later in life, employers base your salary on your history. When I was looking for a job, I... |
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Joey-Bird Updated 9 days ago |
Should I go for a Master's in Accounting even though I have an MBA? - 4 RepliesDevry is a joke. Big4 wouldn't recruit from low tier like that, unless you are the valedictorian. Everyone from Keller gets a 3.7+? Your best... |
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Janeta Updated 11 days ago |
accounting concentration? - 1 ReplyCheck out the cpanet forum about this profession. Also check your state board of accountancy requirements. |
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rachna Updated 15 days ago |
Career advise on 44 yrs old who just passed CPA exam w/o experience - 41 RepliesHello everybody, I loved reading everybody's comments. I passed CPA in 08 and then worked for almost an hear part time in a public accounting firm.... |
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readytorun |
Accounting positions for stay-at-home CPA mom (of 18 years) ready to work!Does anyone have any comments, suggestions for a stay-at-home mother wanting to get back into the job market? I am a CPA and worked for a Big-6... |
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JFLOYD3619@AOL.COM in Millersville, Maryland |
OUT OF WORK CPA MBA-the momHI THERE: I am a CPA MBA with a 16 years with one company as a controller, then took 6 years off to stay home with the children. Went back to... |
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Monee2514 in Bronx, New York Updated 24 days ago |
Staff Accountant with an Associates Degree - 17 RepliesI'm just curious, is it possible to get a Staff Accounting job with just an Associate's in Applied Science Accounting? I'm not sure if thats the... |
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klpst20 in Aliquippa, Pennsylvania Updated 25 days ago |
Becoming a tax auditor - 185 RepliesI'm in my last quarter of my masters in accounting program in Chicago. My undergrad was in marketing and I worked in sales for about 7 years. My... |
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Anthony in Elmont, New York Updated 1 month ago |
Entry Level CPA job - 341 RepliesI have passed CPA exam in 2004 but do not have any accounting experience. Due to some personal commitments I could not work earlier. Can anyone... |
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Crystal in Morristown, Tennessee |
Advice on Becoming an AccountantI'm 18 years old and in May I will graduate from a technology center with a certificate in accounting. I was wondering if anyone could give me some... |
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I4ITSolutions in Albany, California Updated 1 month ago |
Unemployed accountants? - 2 RepliesMiddle-aged guy here been unemployed almost 3 years now from the accounting world. I have experience however I hold a business administration degree... |
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MStafford in Houston, Texas Updated 1 month ago |
Is AACSB accreditation necessary for accounting? - 5 RepliesHi guys. If a school has a generally good reputation and good career services, is it okay if it isn't AACSB accredited? (I know this varies by... |
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Jessica in Pudsey, United Kingdom Updated 2 months ago |
What is your advice on finding an accounting job for a new grad? - 20 RepliesI recently graduated but cant seem to find a job in this town...i have looked online for jobs but everyone needs experiene...even entry level jobs... |
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Stringer Bell in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Updated 2 months ago |
PwC, Deloitte or Rothstein Kass?? please help me decide - 6 Repliesok, all 3 are different jobs: PwC, the group I'm getting in was called Financial Instrument and Credit Group, now it's called Financial... |
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Janeta in Phoenix, Arizona Updated 2 months ago |
is accounting good for introverts? - 2 RepliesI'm in my Senior year of High School and have a 3.8 GPA, taking AP Calc BC and AP English, and maybe AP Psych self-study. Anyway, I've been thinking... |
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Daxesh Fadia in Ahmadabad, India Updated 2 months ago |
Starting out... - 11 RepliesHow did you get your start doing accountant work, and what career moves did you make to get to your current position? Do you need a particular... |
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acctguy44 in Kennesaw, Georgia |
Need help on a job choiceI have two offers for an internship and am trying to decide which one to take. They are for accounting and are with Georgia Pacific and the other is... |
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LostHopeForBetterFuture in Hayward, California Updated 2 months ago |
Unemployed accountants? - 3 RepliesMiddle-aged guy here been unemployed almost 3 years now from the accounting world. I have experience however I hold a business administration degree... |
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JJ in Jupiter, Florida Updated 3 months ago |
Advice for a non-accounting major. - 61 RepliesHell all, my name is Joe and was wondering if I can get some advice. I'm 22 and am about to graduate college with a History degree. Why would I be... |
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MStafford in Houston, Texas Updated 3 months ago |
Any advice for a recent accounting grad with only retail experience looking for an accounting job? - 2 RepliesI graduated 5 months ago and can't find an accounting job. I expected things to be tough but I'm really worried the longer I go without finding an... |
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Peggy Ann Harper in Pontiac, Michigan Updated 3 months ago |
Accountant with no practical experience - 4 RepliesI have a B.A. in accounting without experience, can anybody show me how to get the experience in accounting since nobody want to give me a chance. |
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Paulina626 in Brooklyn, New York Updated 4 months ago |
Accounting job interview advise - 1 ReplyI have been searching accounting job for three months. So far this is the third company called me for interview for all those months. When I am... |
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Blah in Silver Spring, Maryland Updated 4 months ago |
Junior Accountant Salary - 2 RepliesHey Guys, Just want to know what the average salary is for a Junior Accountant. I have a BS in Accounting with a little less than a year of... |
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travler56 Updated 4 months ago |
Is it realistic to pursue a job at the Big4 in your mid30s? - 1 ReplyI'm 35yo, pursuing a Masters in Accounting next year. Based on comments from this board, is it realistic to pursue a position with the Big 4 in your... |
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GM7 in Baltimore, Maryland |
Pursuing Masters in Accouting next year. What should I do now to prepare for career change in my mid-30s?After I relocate from MD to CA next year, I plan to pursue a Masters in Accounting (since I already have a BS in an unrelated-field, although my... |
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Audioque in Hacienda Heights, California |
Would a Master in Accounting be Worth it if I'm going for a CPA anyway With Experience Already?I graduated in 06 with a BS in Business Administration and did some traveling in Asia after graduation then started working in 07 in a very small 6... |
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lb in Bolingbrook, Illinois Updated 4 months ago |
Accounting credits for CPA - Chicago - 2 RepliesHi, I need to finish my accounting credits before I can sit for the CPA. I am in the greater Chicagoland area and need to finish the 24 credits cost... |
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KD in New Albany, Indiana Updated 4 months ago |
What to do while trying to become a CPA/Accountant - 9 RepliesI'm 26 and studying to become an accountant. I went to college right out of HS and screwed up really bad (1.63 GPA on 78 credit hours) and am now... |
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Erin in Colorado Springs, Colorado Updated 4 months ago |
2nd Bachelors in Accounting - 1 ReplyI was wondering if employers would have any problems with employing somebody who got a second Bachelors in Accounting. I initially planned to get my... |
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m in Brooklyn, New York Updated 4 months ago |
Fund accounting NFP v Commercial - 1 ReplyCan anyone tell me if there's overlap between the experience gained in NFP fund accounting and Commercial accounting? My background is external... |
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Nick L in Medford, Massachusetts Updated 4 months ago |
Entry Level Career Advice - 6 RepliesHi, I recently took a postion as a Staff Accountant at a medium sized, well known public corporation. As a recent graduate, without any... |
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SS in Glen Burnie, Maryland Updated 5 months ago |
Hard to find accounting Jobs - 2 RepliesI have Associate Degree in Accounting. I finish my undergraduate BS degree in Accounting and Finance. I have 3.8 GPA. But I don't have any job... |
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Clueless in La Mirada, California |
Graduate early with a humanties major or get a minor ?I'm sort of in a dilemma right now. I'm majoring in psych but now I realize that maybe that wasn't such a good idea; I love the subject, but getting... |
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JRock117 in Fredericksburg, Virginia |
BS in Accounting, Minor in Economics with 2.6 GPAI have an accounting degree and a minor in economics with 150 credit hours but only a 2.6 gpa. I am currently having trouble finding a job. I am... |
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cfabdefjam in Rogers, Arkansas Updated 6 months ago |
Getting a CPA certificate vs. going to graduate school - 1 ReplyHello all. I need some advice on my career decisions. I have bachelors degrees in non accounting major from a highly ranked school but have lower... |
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cnote1287 in Chicago, Illinois Updated 6 months ago |
How LONG did it take YOU to find a job as a ACCOUNTANT? with no experience - 5 RepliesI have no experience and am thinking about going into the field. I don't want to be a nurse or anything like that and would rather deal with a desk... |
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Martin in Rwanda Updated 7 months ago |
"Cold Calls" when applying for Accounting jobs... - 1 ReplyOne recommendation that I read for finding an Accounting job is to just send a cover letter and resume to some of the small to medium sized local... |
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bjdcpa in Huntersville, North Carolina Updated 7 months ago |
Review courses - 8 RepliesI have 8 months to complete a cpa review seminar in California before I sit for the exam. Has anyone ever taken the Becker, Gleim, or CPAExcel... |
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Andy Updated 7 months ago |
40 yo starting associates in accounting - 1 ReplyHi, I have been in retail management for about 20 years and am trying to get out of the business through an accounting degree. I am willing to... |
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cgill in Tampa, Florida |
accountant vs. data entry clerkWhy is the word accountant used to describe data entry positions that require high school degrees? Maybe I think more highly of my chosen profession... |
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Nick L in Medford, Massachusetts Updated 7 months ago |
What is the Effecitive way to find an Accountant position in LA area? - 1 ReplyI am an Accountant with 6 years of Experience with MS in Accounting. I tried indeed.com, monster.com and just received calls from recruiters. Looks... |
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collins ihejirika in Clifton Heights, Pennsylvania |
Requirements for College transferAm a student at Delaware County Community College am traying to transfer to a four years university.i need to know the courses that are required for... |
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mep616 in San Jose, California |
making the change to private industryI've been working at a public firm for about 7 years. (about 75% tax work, 25% review/audit work) I'm curious what my marketability to a large... |
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Raymond in San Gabriel, California Updated 9 months ago |
Master of Taxation Program Question - 16 RepliesI have always like accounting and taxes and I am thinking about getting my Master of Taxation Degree. My goal is to only work part time or during... |
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Miss Cat from NYC in Franklin Square, New York Updated 9 months ago |
Nonprofit Accounting - 2 RepliesHello. Thank you for taking the time to read my post. I am considering a second career in accounting but would like to take a more unusual path... |
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Will in Apple Valley, California Updated 9 months ago |
CPA certification with ANY degree? - 1 ReplyGreetings I was wondering if I will be able to recieve CPA certification with any bachelors degree. Or if I will, in addition to the multiple... |
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Joel Judge in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Help with career choicesHello, right now I work for a medium sized CPA firm with about 100 employees. We mainly do non-profit/government assisted type entities for... |
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Else in East Haddam, Connecticut Updated 10 months ago |
How can I get some working experience? - 2 RepliesI had been doing research in science until two years ago I started this 2-yr MS accounting program. English is not my mother language, and I never... |
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