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The Best Way to Prepare for FAR
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.
CPE for CPAs
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.
Brushing Up on Professional Development: How to Get an Informational Interview
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.
Brushing Up on Professional Development | How to Ace a Phone Interview
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!
Brushing Up on Professional Development: Follow-Up Etiquette
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.
Brushing Up on Professional Development: the Art of the Business Card
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.