New CPA Series: How to Find the Right Mentor in the Accounting Industry

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As a new CPA, it’s in your best interest to find a mentor beyond your practical experience mentor. Having a mentor means receiving ongoing, personalized attention from a professional that you can’t get from traditional training. Being able to learn directly from someone you aspire to be like helps you develop their attributes and behaviors… Read more »

Career Lattice Series: What Jobs Are Available in an Accounting Career?

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Earning an accounting degree opens up a variety of career paths. Accounting professionals can work in all industries and choose any field that interests them. Although specific duties vary, here are some ideas of what to expect in a few paths for an accounting career.      5 Jobs In the Accounting Career Lattice (Not Ladder)… Read more »

Career Lattice Series: Who’s Hiring? Choose Your Own Adventure

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Whether you are new to the accounting industry or an experienced professional, you have the autonomy to create your career path. Based on your knowledge, skills, experience and interests, you have a variety of options for furthering your professional path. Be sure you consider your work style and company culture when seeing who is hiring… Read more »

Advancing Your Accounting Career Without Burning Bridges

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As a Canadian accountant, you may hold approximately 15 different jobs in two or three different fields over the course of your career. Leaving your job is part of the process of finding your dream job, creating balance between your work and home life, and deciding where you fit in. As a result, you may… Read more »

5 Strategies for Finding Your Accounting Career Sweet Spot

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Successful accounting professionals use their knowledge of which areas they excel in to add value to their company. Such professionals know that sustainable career growth is dependent on starting on the right path. Part of finding the right path is determining your sweet spot, where your passion and talents converge with opportunities to do work… Read more »

Data Analytics Tips to Make You a Better Consultant

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With increasing transformative technologies like blockchain and artificial intelligence (AI) impacting the accounting industry, you may wonder what your career as an accountant could look like. With the rapid changes taking place, you need to take action now to enhance your prospects for future opportunities and continued success. Due to the increasing desire for companies… Read more »

Accounting Newbie? 5 Ways to Have a Great First Year!

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Transitioning from studying accounting to practicing it can be challenging. Meeting colleagues, navigating a workplace, and acclimating to a professional environment typically is stressful. Here are some tips on preparing for your first year as an accountant to make the transition easier. 5 Tips For Your First Year as A CPA! 1. Develop Your Soft… Read more »

3 Ways to Be Successful at a Temp Accounting Role

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When starting your next temp accounting role, you need to do your best work to secure future assignments. Whether you are just starting out or are experienced with accounting temp work, follow these guidelines to be successful in your role. 3 Ways To Be Successful In A Temp Accounting Role Demonstrate Current Technology Expertise Demonstrate… Read more »

3 Ways to NOT Get Ghosted After an Interview

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Ghosting can occur with employers when interviewing on your own. You may complete several interviews and/or finish sample tasks, receive some responses to your calls or emails, then not receive any follow up at all. Before completely giving up on being offered a job, use these strategies.  How To NOT get Ghosted By A Company… Read more »

The Real Reasons Why a Temp Role Looks Fantastic on Your Resume

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Working in temp roles enhances your resume. You can gain the necessary skills and experience to advance your career and add professional references to your network. You also can avoid gaps in your employment history and show you are a dedicated worker. 4 Reasons Why Temp Accounting Roles Are Great For Your Career 1. New… Read more »