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

Going Concern

Conclusion “It dawned on me that there might be a broader need for explaining what accounting careers are like, the doors they can unlock, and the importance of forming good habits that will serve you well for a lifetime,” said Maginnis. What kinds of career advice are you giving young professionals? I’d love to hear more.

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More than mathematics: Dext survey reveals majority of accountants and bookkeepers are lateral thinkers

Accounting Insight

61% of respondents approach problem solving creatively, compared to 36% who prioritise logic Over a quarter of accountants don’t think A-Level mathematics is necessary for an accounting career 61% of accountants and bookkeepers consider themselves lateral thinkers, meaning they approach problem solving with a creative approach.

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3 Minutes with Bev Flanagan

Accounting Insight

Introducing Bev Flanagan, a qualified accountant of 27 years. Bev founded, grew and successfully sold her accounting practice after 17 years. Her goal is to ampower accountants and bookkeepers to boost their accounting practices for profitable future exits. How did you get into your profession?

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What to look for in a career change from accounting

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But for individuals who’ve already chosen an accounting career path, there lies an opportunity to capitalize on a changing landscape and make your mark in a profession that’s in demand, but in a new way. What career can an accountant switch to?

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AccountingDepartment.com Spotlight: Implementation Accounting Specialists

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AccountingDepartment.com is the leader in outsourced accounting, bookkeeping, controller, and advisory services. We are the largest and most experienced outsourced provider in the country and serve businesses nationwide with our 100% U.S-based based team of professionals.

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Congrats to Xero’s 2022 NABA Scholarship recipient

Xero

I was influenced to pursue the accounting profession early during my high school experience. I took an introductory bookkeeping accounting class during my sophomore year. I had a natural affinity for the subject and my teacher made the material very engaging and fun to learn.

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The Virtual Workplace Is Here To Stay

AccountingDepartment

Are You Looking for a Remote Accounting Job? AccountingDepartment.com is one of the leading sources of outsourced accounting services. Our remote teams of bookkeepers and accountants provide bookkeeping, controller, advisory, and other services to companies with $2 million to over $100 million in annual revenue.