Picture it – you just aced the CPA exam, you’ve got a team of like-minded professionals who have your back, and you’re ready to embark on that can-do American entrepreneurial spirit and open your very own accounting firm. Sounds great, right? Not to rain on anyone’s parade, but there’s one big question you need to ask yourself before you get…
We’re all familiar with the old cliches about needing to keep up with changing technology, right? We’ve heard it from basically everyone, starting with your parents telling you to get a job involving computers before you ever went off to college, but there’s a good reason why it comes up so often: it’s true. There are precious few job fields…
You did it! You worked hard in your cpa review courses, passed the CPA exam, you’ve gotten all your needed accountant certifications, and you just got your first job at a firm as an accountant. Now what? You’re happy to be done with the all-night studying sessions and test anxiety, but sometimes it feels like you’ve just traded that stress…
One of the most common questions about the CPA exam that we tend to see (other than “how the heck am I going to pass this thing”) is “does my CPA license work across state lines”? And it’s a darn good question. These days, thanks to the ease of communication the internet offers us, the opportunities for CPAs to serve…
If you’re at the point where you’re getting ready to tackle that big scary CPA exam, you’re probably starting to weigh your future career options. This is a good thing! After the CPA exam you’re going to want to start looking into what your prospects are, whether you want to jump straight into the workforce or further your education or…
Imagine you just spent months studying hard, doing everything possible to prepare for the next section of the CPA exam. Testing day arrives and as you start taking the test, you’re feeling very confident about how well you’re doing. You go home feeling really optimistic about the experience and can’t wait to see your score. Time passes, your test score gets released…and…
The accounting profession is known for long hours. Even when it isn’t tax season you can still routinely work 80 hours per week. There are some who thrive on this. But for so many others it’s the greatest source of job dissatisfaction. I know, this ain’t exactly news. But here’s what is. More and more accountants are doing something to…
There are a lot of benefits to being a CPA which get talked about a lot (more money, etc.). But I think the most important benefits are the ones that are generally glossed over. They’re the ones that are broader, typically longer term and, thus, more meaningful as they tend to have the greatest impact on your life. Control You…
You failed the exam. The time, sacrifice, and heartache – all for naught. You’re crushed. So, what now? Get Ahold of Yourself First, take a breath. This isn’t the end of the world. It’s not even the end of your career. Let’s put this in perspective. According to the National Association of the State Boards of Accountancy, only about 1…
