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Accounting: It all adds up
Based on the
number of college freshmen who are making it their career choice, accounting
is the new no. 1 college major, according to AccountingWeb.com and the Job
Outlook 2005 survey by the National Association of Colleges and Employers.
By Amy Gaeth,
managing editor of On Balance
Accounting moves to head of the class for recruiters
More and more students are selecting accounting as a career choice. Part of
the draw to the accounting profession is the job market. There is a steady
growth increase in job openings. The
accountant image has changed as well. No longer are they seen as stuffy pencil
pushers, but
as sexy professionals catching crooks in the business world.
2 + 2 = one hot field
By Eileen Mozinski from the Journal Sentinel Posted: February 28, 2005
Demand for CPAs is high at the FBI
The FBI has launched an aggressive nationwide recruitment campaign, looking
for CPAs and accountants to battle white-collar crime and terrorism. More
than 1,000 special agents and 2,000 professional support employees will be
added to the FBI’s staff in 2004.
By Mary Murray, Public Relations Specialist - Outreach
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Accounting enrollment, job
applicants increase
Accounting schools and
CPA firm recruiters are realizing significant increases in
accounting school enrollment and job applicants. They attribute
the rise to many factors, including media attention, job security
and an improved image.
Sidebar: How to make the
most of your internship program -
Accounting professors and CPA
recruiters offer strategies on how to run effective internship
programs.
By Colleen Smith, the WICPA
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Accounting reform issues
for the high school classroom
This article provides a general summary of recent
accounting issues in the national news. It is intended for
teachers and students to use in the study of current
events, business and accounting.
Professors offer advice to new
accounting majors
Wisconsin educators highlight what students can expect during their first
year of college.
By Mary Murray, Public Relations Specialist – Outreach
Firms
bolster recruitment techniques
By Gail Bast, the WICPA
Industry versatility
attracts CPAs
By Stacy Pink, the WICPA
To be, or not to be...a CPA
Industry CPAs say there is no question
By Ann Dee Allen, Director of Public Relations and
Communications
Education Update, "Beyond the old school"
From the Journal of Accountancy
From
bean counter to business advisor: Accounting
profession offers countless opportunities!
By Stacy Pink
Money Management Articles on financing / saving
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