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Category Archives: Past Blogs/Features
How to Stay Abreast of Trends in the Profession
SHARE: Author: Dina Barabash, Content Development & Web SpecialistPosted: Nov. 22, 2022 NASBA’s hit series, Today’s CPA, aimed to introduce prospective and current CPA Exam candidates to CPAs who found success in the profession. The series spotlighted CPAs representing a variety of specializations within various industries and public accounting firms and highlighted various career paths…
Tips To Make You a More Marketable Candidate
SHARE: Author: Dina Barabash, Content Development & Web Specialist Posted: Nov. 10, 2022 Whatever you may be applying for, i.e., a job, internship, apprenticeship, you can always use a leg up. When the applicant pool is large, it is difficult to know what will give you the advance. Whether you are in school, starting your…
Email Etiquette
SHARE: Author: Dina Barabash, Content Development & Web Specialist Posted: Oct. 12, 2022 As many of us find ourselves working from home, we are most dependent on email communications. Whether being notified about meeting changes or outreach content that needs editing, back-and-forth email is crucial to staying abreast of any changes taking place throughout the…
What Makes a Good Job Reference?
SHARE: Author: Dina Barabash, Content Development & Web Specialist Posted: Sept. 30, 2022 You will likely be asked to provide several things when applying for a job: a cover letter, resume and references. Typically, you will be asked to provide between three and five references on the application. So, how do you decide who to…
Advice for New Hires, What to Be Mindful of Today
SHARE: Author: Dina Barabash, Content Development & Web Specialist Posted: Sept. 14, 2022 Congratulations on your new role! You are sure to learn a lot in this new position and we realize this is a very exciting time. Now that you are starting something new, you want to be mindful of your first impression as…
Benefits of ALL as a Tool for Students
SHARE: Author: Dina Barabash, Content Development & Web Specialist Posted: Aug. 29, 2022 Given the ever-changing regulatory environment and adoption of Mobility legislation, in most states, it is becoming increasingly difficult to remain up-to-date on the laws and rules governing CPAs. Accountancy Licensing Library (ALL) helps remove the complexity from the CPA license and firm…
Common Resume & Cover Letter Mistakes to Avoid
SHARE: Author: Dina Barabash, Content Development & Web SpecialistPosted: Aug. 5, 2022 When you plan to apply for a new position, the stacks can be high. Reasons for your job search can vary from a higher salary to a career shift. This process can be demanding, intensive and long. There are many challenges you may…
What To Focus on While in Your Internship
SHARE: Author: Dina Barabash, Content Development & Web SpecialistPosted: July 22, 2022 Congratulations, you have earned yourself an internship! This is an amazing opportunity for you to learn, grow and acquire new skills. The key is to remember that you get what you put into this experience. The more you put into your time at…
Diversity in the Profession, CPA Evolution & You
SHARE: Author: Dina Barabash, Content Development & Web SpecialistPosted: July 1, 2022 According to a recent article, diversity of graduates hired into accounting and finance functions of U.S. CPA firms is on the rise with an increase of almost five percentage points from 30.1 percent in 2018 to 34.8 percent in 2020. Though the COVID-19…
Candidate Guide Updates: What You Should Know
SHARE: Author: Dina Barabash, Content Development & Web SpecialistPosted: April 26, 2022 As a CPA candidate, one of the most important publications you can familiarize yourself with is NASBA’s Candidate Guide. Here, you will be given key information on everything you need to know, from preparing for the Exam to receiving your score(s). The Guide…
