How to Become a Tax Accountant

A tax accountant is a finance professional specializing in taxes while also being competent in core accounting skills, like reading and understanding financial statements. A tax accountant’s job involves helping clients file tax returns to the Internal Revenue Service and …

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25 Best Accounting Firms for 2024

Today, we’re very excited to release our 2024 Vault Accounting 25, a ranking of the best accounting firms to work for. The ranking is based on a survey of more than 11,000 accounting professionals, who were asked to rate …

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6 Things an Accounting Firm CEO Wishes He Knew at 22

As we say farewell to our spring interns and plan for our summer interns, I think back to the time when I was in their shoes. Nearing the end of college and in the process of figuring out my career …

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16+ Jobs for Accounting Majors in 2023

With an accounting degree, jobs are available in practically every industry. Accounting is a broad area of financial services that involves researching, reviewing, and reporting financial information. However, the skills you learn while obtaining an accounting degree are highly transferable, …

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16 Behavioral Interview Questions Big 4 Firms Ask—and How to Answer Them

This past winter, we surveyed approximately 11,400 accounting professionals, asking them to tell us what it's like to work for their firms. We asked about culture, compensation, hours, training, work/life balance, diversity, and business outlook. We also asked about the …

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What Is a Certified Management Accountant?

A certified management accountant (CMA) is a finance professional who is experienced in financial decision-making and has a strong understanding of accounting principles. Having the certification or designation of “CMA” shows that the accountant is skilled in managing corporate finances …

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Top Accounting Firms of 2023

The top accounting firms include members of the Big Four firms, like Deloitte and KPMG, and smaller accounting networks, like BDO and Grant Thornton. These accounting firms offer a range of accounting, auditing, and professional services to clients of all …

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Finance and accounting careers for people who love counting money — and making it

Are you considering a career in accounting or finance? These fields offer lucrative opportunities and a stable job market. In this article, we’ll explore the key takeaways from a recent survey on careers in accounting and finance, conducted by invoice …

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6 Actions to Take to Advance Your Career

It's common to feel stuck in your career, like you're no longer growing or enjoying your work. And when you stop growing professionally, you stop expanding your skills, knowledge, and experiences. As a result, you stop expanding your personal value. This …

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Actuary vs Accountant: What’s the Difference?

An actuary reviews data to calculate risks, typically for insurance premiums or business decisions. On the other hand, an accountant compiles and reports financial information for things like taxes, year-end statements, and budgeting. 

While the careers have many overlaps — both …

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