The accounting profession faces a critical paradox in 2026. While 300,000 accountants have left the field since 2020 and first-time CPA exam takers have dropped 33% in five years, 83% of CFOs report they cannot find qualified accounting talent. This …
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Landing your first accounting internship can feel like trying to crack a complex financial statement, but it’s one of the most valuable investments you’ll make in your career. These structured, time-limited positions offer hands-on experience with real clients, exposure to …
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Choosing the right master’s program in accounting can make or break your chances of landing a coveted position at a Big Four firm. While national rankings and CPA pass rates matter, the most reliable indicator of a program’s value is …
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The accounting profession has long promoted a straightforward narrative: get your CPA license to maximize your earning potential. While the Certified Public Accountant credential certainly opens doors, this conventional wisdom overlooks a crucial reality. Thousands of accounting professionals earn six-figure …
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Failing the CPA exam feels devastating. You’ve invested months of study time, hundreds or thousands of dollars, and emotional energy into this goal, only to see a failing score on your screen. But here’s what nobody tells you: most successful CPAs have been …
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Find What You’re Looking for in this Guide The $10 Million Opportunity for High Achievers Major Merit-Based Scholarship Programs Corporate and Big 4 Scholarship Opportunities State and Regional CPA Society Programs Understanding Eligibility Requirements Strategic Application Timeline How to Maximize …
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A New Era for Accounting Professionals Picture this: A CPA working just 4 hours per week from their laptop, generating $1 million annually. Another accounting professional casually mentions their $1.5 million monthly income from TikTok marketing. While these are anecdotal …
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Choosing the proper professional certification can be the difference between a promising accounting career and an exceptional one. With average salaries for certified professionals ranging from $73,560 to well over $100,000 annually, the stakes—and potential rewards—are significant. But with multiple …
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While mainstream accounting scholarship extensively covers the AICPA, corporate programs, and major diversity initiatives, a parallel ecosystem of lesser-known funding opportunities operates largely beneath the radar of most accounting students. These overlooked scholarships—memorial funds, regional society chapter awards, industry-specific programs, and family foundations—collectively …
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The landscape of CPA licensure is undergoing its most significant transformation in over a decade. As of 2025, several states are implementing sweeping changes to CPA requirements that will affect thousands of accounting students and professionals. These modifications touch everything …
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