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The Future of Your Corporate Accounting Job

  When you think about the changes we’ve seen in Accounting and Finance departments in the last 15 years, it’s incredible. Recently I was asked by our CEO to compile my company’s historical performance...

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Things I Wish I Learned in College: It’s More Than Books, Brains, and Diplomas

  This post is the first in a series written by guest author, Jonathan Baker, CPA, CMA, CIA. Jonathan is currently working in public accounting with an assurance focus at McGladrey LLP where he started...

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Why You Should Get an Accounting Degree

  College is not just a fun time to party, hang out with friends, and meet that special guy or girl. It is a huge investment in your future. Ultimately you will graduate and look for a job. That...

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5 Points to Work By

  On my desk at work I have this paper pinned up that reminds me of five things I can do to help ensure I have a successful career.  I call it 5 points to work by.  They are all pretty…Read more →

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Branding Yourself for FP&A

  A lot of people ask me how to get into a company’s financial planning and analysis department. For many, these positions are highly sought after due to the fact they often involve working with...

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Want to be a Financial Analyst?

  In my last post I discussed the basic fundamentals a candidate must possess to qualify for a role in a corporate financial planning and analysis department. These positions are highly competitive as...

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CPA vs CMA vs CFA

  One of the best ways for accounting and finance professionals to boost their knowledge and get an increase in pay is to complete a certification.  There are many out there, depending on the area of...

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Why Accountants Need to Know the Business

  If you look at what it takes to be CFO or a manager in your department, it likely involves developing skills that your current position will not automatically teach you. If you want to advance you...

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Tips for Accountants Who Want to Get to Know the Business

  In my last post I laid out a case for why accountants need to take the time to get to know their own businesses. When you get out from behind your desk and learn about other functions in your…Read...

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The Icarus Deception

  I recently read Icarus Deception and really felt like it helped give me a different perspective on my work. In the book, Seth Godin makes the basic point that we are transitioning from a work-based...

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An Overview of Project Finance

  The following is a guest post from Lukas Hofer. Lukas studied business and economics in Germany and started his career in investment banking and management consulting. He currently works as freelance...

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Thoughts on Delegation and Outsourcing

  Learning how to delegate is probably one of the most difficult things in business. It is also one of the most important elements of being a successful manager. We all know that our time is limited....

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