Good credit scores may seem elusive and mysterious, but they’re a measurable system establishing financial reliability. A three-digit number ranging from 300 to 850, your credit score is a “grade” that informs potential lenders how risky it is to lend money to you. Consequently, you should consistently work to improve and maintain your credit score.…

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Gaining Accounting Experience While in College Having the proper degrees and certifications is essential, of course, for aspiring CPAs and finance professionals. Knowledge is power; continued education pushes you further in your career, providing advancement opportunities. However, nothing quite beats experience. Obtaining your CPA license requires at least one year of accounting or finance experience…

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The good news about an accounting and finance career is that it will always be in demand. Job security is unrivaled. The bad news is that falling into an accounting and finance rut is as easy as in any other career. Job security sometimes lures professionals into nonchalance and a fixed mindset, thus halting your…

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We all need a little help from someone older and wiser sometimes. In the business world, this help may come through mentoring.  According to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary, a mentor is a “trusted counselor and guide.” Companies recognize the value of reliable and relationship-oriented mentorship programs on career development and company growth. Typically, mentors are experts…

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Accounting is a broad field. However, there is a myriad of varying spheres within accounting. One of these is financial accounting, a specific accounting branch that gathers, prepares, and reports a company’s financial transactions. It involves a series of financial statements shared externally and used to determine an organization’s or company’s financial health. The creation…

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Veterans often struggle to re-enter civilian life. However, finding a meaningful place in the workforce is pivotal in helping them acclimate to life outside of the military. Employers recognize the benefits of bringing veterans onto their teams. Service members spend years learning the importance of duty, accountability, leadership, and a solid work ethic. These are…

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When interviewing for an accounting and finance position, it’s wise to come prepared with an idea of what you might be asked and how you will answer. The industry requires a high degree of technical and soft skills –recruiters look for both during the interview.  Here are questions you might be asked in your upcoming interview…

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Undoubtedly, COVID-19 shook the world to its core. The aftershocks continue as employers are now facing what is being called the “Great Resignation.” The Bureau of Labor has reported absolute records of voluntary workplace separations. People are straight-up quitting –handing in their notices in search of brighter stars on the horizon.  The statistics have remained…

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The Great Resignation. It’s the latest term to hit the airways since coined by Anthony Klotz of Texas A&M University, but before you ‘grab the bull by the horns, take time to understand it.  Before the pandemic hit, an alarming number of people were disengaged with their jobs –more than 65%, but most just kept…

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Temporary Hiring

Have you ever considered temporary hiring for your business? As reported by the American Staffing Association, approximately “17 million Americans currently work as temporary workers, contract workers, consultants, freelancers, seasonal workers, and interns”. That is a phenomenal upward trend since 1946, when businessperson William Russell Kelly launched the first temporary staffing agency. Pros of Temporary…

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