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How technology is changing accounting and what bachelor’s students need to know
To those earning a Bachelor of Science in Accounting, while your immediate priorities might be mastering basic taxation, know that the power of computing is transforming the accounting profession. And staying abreast of technological advances within the industry is key to remaining competitive in the future job market. According to a recent Accounting Today article, author Felice […]
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September 19th, 2016
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How niche accounting helps small CPA firms compete
As large accounting companies turn to mergers and acquisitions as their growth vehicles, smaller accounting firms are leveraging niche specialties to stay competitive. An accounting niche is a specialized area of practice such as healthcare, nonprofit, real estate, hospitality, etc. that positions an accounting firm as a subject matter expert based on the experience with […]
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August 22nd, 2016
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Why CPA license matters for accounting students
According to the U.S. Department of Labor, the average annual salary for accountants and auditors in Missouri was $71,480 in 2015. And according to the BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook, the employment of accountants is projected to grow 11 percent from 2014 to 2024. But what does it take for business and accounting students to land […]
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April 21st, 2016
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Job outlook and pay scale factors for bachelors in accounting students
Our recent post discussed resources for starting one’s own Certified Public Accounting (CPA) business; however, the accounting profession offers a number of lucrative job opportunities. In fact, according to a 2015 salary survey by the National Association for Colleges and Employers (NACE), graduates earning a degree in accounting were among the top-paid from the class […]
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February 1st, 2016
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