Not Deciding If Becoming a CPA Is Right for You Everyone knows the amazing benefits of becoming a CPA — like higher lifetime earnings and faster career advancement. But the truth is it’s not the right path for everyone because the flip side of those benefits is a real cost to actually get certified. It’s difficult and time consuming to … Read More
CPA Exam Sections Explained (All Four Parts)
What Are the 4 CPA Exam Sections? The content you’ll need to learn to pass the CPA Exam is divided into four parts: Audit & Attestation, Business Environment & Concepts, Regulation, and Financial Accounting & Reporting. Each part of the CPA Exam is 4 hours long You can schedule and take the parts in any order. You do not have … Read More
CPA Exam Accessibility: Representation Matters
I think we all know that CPAs are integral to the workforce. From acting as the eyes and ears for a company – identifying risk, cost savings, and strategies to reduce overhead — to navigating through tough economic times, a CPA ensures that smart accounting decisions are made. But did you know that African Americans make up only 1% of … Read More
The Best Questions to Ask in a Job Interview
Scoring a job interview after applying for a weeks is a wonderful feeling. It’s the next stepping stone to securing that position you wanted — and advancing your career. It can also leave you feeling anxious and overwhelmed. The more you want to get hired, the more pressure you put on yourself. Here’s the good news: you can do great. It … Read More
8 Accounting Careers Nobody Told You About
UPDATE: Listen to real accountants give you a behind-the-scenes look at their unique accounting careers on The Abacus Show. Passing the CPA exam makes the most sense for auditors, accountants, and finance managers. It’s a necessary requirement for advancement in most financial careers, and is highly sought after by the Big 4 accounting firms when they look for potential hires. … Read More
CPA vs. CMA: What’s best for you?
Are you a current or future accountant looking to understand the difference between the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and Certified Management Accountant (CMA) certifications? If so, you’ve come to the right place. In this article we’ll break down the main differences and present key factors to help you decide between the two designations. Without further ado, let’s get started. What are … Read More
Career Options for New CPAs
You may believe that once you’ve earned your CPA certification, finding a career will be effortless. While this can be the case for some, the truth is that accounting can be a competitive career field, and it can take quite a long time before you receive a decent job offer. Getting certified is an important first move, but it is by … Read More
Moving from Big 4 Audit to a Corporate Finance (FP&A) Job
Everything you need to know about making the jump from Big 4 Audit to Corporate Finance (FP&A). All in this episode of Abacus. Let’s Go!
Going Back to School for an Accounting Degree
Start your career in industry, then move to public accounting. Plus job interview tips for recent grads. All in this episode of Abacus. Let’s Go!
Candid Career Advice from a Big 4 Tax Partner
Candid career advice from a Big 4 Partner. Including how to define your career goals, and manage your priorities. All in this episode of Abacus. Let’s Go!
