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And for my last trick (hopefully), I started studying for BEC this week. The wait for my REG results is killing me but the show must go on! I think I will be able to concentrate better on BEC once I know if I passed REG.
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The process of resume building can sometimes be a long, drawn out one. There’s so much information out there with tons of advice on how long it should be, what it should say, the kind of template you should use, and so on and so forth.
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You’ve probably heard a lot about what to do during an interview. Such nuts and bolts include preparing answers for potential questions you think they might ask you or what kinds of questions you should ask them toward the end of the session.
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There are a multitude of suggestions on how one should go about preparing for FAR. In my honest opinion, I found that reading the book first without watching the videos was far more beneficial than watching the lectures without gaining a basic understanding beforehand. Therefore, I adjusted my studies to follow this order, and it turned out to work very well for me.
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In the quest to become a CPA, passing the CPA Exam isnt the only piece of the puzzle. Passing the ethics exam, getting one or two years of experience and maintaining your license are all part of the process as well. A common question among new CPAs is how to maintain their license. CPAs maintain their license through Continued Professional Education, commonly referred to as CPE.
If you’re a working professional, you’re already well aware that developing professional skills isn’t something you perfect overnight; it takes time, practice, and a general level of comfort when it comes to interacting, working, and interviewing with other professionals especially those who have been in the business for a while and know the ins and outs of the industry.
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Phone interviews are interesting. Used mainly today as a way to screen candidates or pass them through a first round of interviews, conversing with a hiring manager over the phone can sometimes be nerve wracking since you’re not able to play off of their body language or facial features. But on the flip side, phone interviews can give you a huge advantage. Not only because you get to interview in your PJs, but also because it’s a little more casual and comfortable. Here are some tips on how to ace a phone interview for you to impress at your next one!
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You’ll often get mixed reviews of what a follow-up should look like after you’ve met with someone for a professional opportunity. Whether this was an informational interview, an actual interview, or simply making a new connection with someone for professional reasons, the follow-up is an important part of the process.
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In today’s day and age where everyone can connect professionally to everyone else through sites like LinkedIn, the art of the business card can seem somewhat less relevant than it used to be. But don’t be fooled! Business cards are still a very significant part of today’s professional world.
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As accounting firms begin to embrace new technology and digital marketing best practices, they’ll start recognizing the impact that a solid digital marketing…
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