Certified management accountants – or CMAs – are financial professionals who hold a certification in a rapidly expanding career sector. These accounting professionals balance tasks including financial reporting, financial management, investment decisions, corporate finance, cost management, risk management, financial decision making, and strategic management with their knowledge of professional ethics. Once obtaining your CMA certification […]
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Alternative career paths for CPAs
Careers for CPAs can seem pretty cut and dry: get your accounting degree, pass the CPA Exam and then start out as an entry-level staff accountant in public and work your way up, or switch over to industry at some point. However, the skills required to pass the CPA Exam and become a CPA, and […]
5 tips for college graduates entering the workforce
Congratulations! You’re a new graduate! You’ve made it through four years of rigorous study hours and assignments that made you question your sanity. Now you’re part of the “real world,” so you can put all the knowledge and skills you have obtained to good use. But, your knowledge will only take you so far; you’re […]
FAQs: What is blockchain and how does it impact me?
With the influx of new technologies, we know that the role of each accountant professional is changing. But with terms like “blockchain” and “cryptocurrency” being little more than buzz words to a lot of us, Jack Castonguay, our Director of Accounting and License Preparatory content, has answered some of our most frequently asked questions. Get […]
FAQs: The future of the CPA
It’s no secret that the accounting profession is changing and with it, so is the future of the Certified Public Accountant (CPA). Whether it’s the rise of blockchain, or new business environments for entry level roles at accounting firms, CPAs are going to experience the lot of it in the years to come. So it’s […]
Thinking about becoming a CPA? There’s never been a better time
Deciding on a career is a big decision that needs to be considered from a variety of angles. Questions such as whether or not the career move will be worth it both financially and personally need to be taken into account, as well as where the career is headed into the future. If you’ve been […]
How Many People Are Getting their CMA?
The Certified Management Accountant certification is becoming increasingly popular in recent times with the multiple career paths it can provide – as the globally accepted counterpart to the Certified Public Accountant (CPA). And, with about 50 years of experience under its belt, the Institute of Management Accountants (IMA) is seeing more and more candidates sit […]
Want to work for a Big 4 accounting firm? Earn this degree
One of the best ways to start your accounting career on the right foot is by working for a Big 4 accounting firm. These firms, Deloitte, PricewaterhouseCoopers, Ernst & Young and KPMG, are perfect launching pads for your career, whether you want to work in public accounting or you want to break off and do […]
Why Every Tax Preparer Should Earn the Enrolled Agent Credential
The Enrolled Agent credential is often overshadowed by its well-known counterpart: The CPA. In fact, type “EA” in your search engine and you’ll find nothing but articles about video game developers, which isn’t exactly what we’re going for. However, despite it being more cryptic, the Enrolled Agent credential is a great option for any tax […]