get certified. apply early and often. join the survey; get the results.
by rick telberg
i’m looking over the early responses to our new cpa careers survey and one stands out for its practicality and wisdom. this from a veteran senior finance manager at a fortune 1000 company is, i think, 18 pieces of the best advice i’ve ever heard.
1. for the accountant who is not a cpa yet: if you’re not a cpa already, make it a goal.
2. if you need hours, apply to every accounting firm that you could drive to or are willing to move close to.
3. apply beginning in mid-april, after busy season, when accounting firms clean house.
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