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Listen Up, Young Accountants: Career Advice For Sticking Out Those Early Years

Going Concern

But experts say one thing that young professionals can do, including young accountants, is to be more patient. That kind of ambition is not necessarily a negative, but Maginnis said it can get in the way of a successful career if they change jobs or switch departments every time they hit a few bumps in the road.

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What Does the Next Generation of Accounting Look Like?

CPA Practice

Headlines highlighting rapid changes in the accounting industry are ubiquitous. The Platform Accounting Group was created to address the changing landscape and now operates 28 (and growing) boutique firms across the United States. With this in mind, I believe a career in accounting will be more dynamic and rewarding than ever before.

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Pro’s and Con’s of Starting and Growing an Accounting and Tax Business

CTP

Whether you’re just entering your accounting career or reinventing a tired business, the road ahead can seem quite long. Starting and growing an accounting and tax business from the ground up (like building any other business) can take time and hard work.

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What to look for in a career change from accounting

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If you are an accounting professional who has been contemplating a change in career path, you’re not alone. Accountants have the knowledge and experience necessary to work as trusted advisors to the public or within a company, so your certification qualifies you for a variety of career paths. But where do you start?

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Managing stress for tax professionals

ThomsonReuters

Take advantage of wellness benefits The numbers are in, and they reinforce the mental health challenges facing accountants. Nearly 9 in 10 accountants want a better work-life balance, while just over 70 percent would like more help from their organizations to manage mental health, according to ACCA’s Global Trends Survey 2023.

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State CPA Society News & Updates – June 2023

CPA Practice

At Mazars, she specializes in accounting and auditing for transportation and logistics. Their energy and drive for the accounting profession is something we support and want to highlight at the NJCPA,” said Aiysha (AJ) Johnson, MA, IOM, CEO and executive director at the NJCPA. We could not be prouder of these two emerging leaders.

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Where Have All The Accountants Gone?

CPA Practice

Picture this: You’re at the end of another year, mulling over an all-too-familiar quandary that’s been haunting the accounting industry for two decades. Why is there a chronic shortage of accountants? Many accounting firm owners, in an attempt to maximize profits, have historically kept staff wages relatively low.

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