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So a guy named Brian Kelleher who works for the hilariously named FML CPAs has written an opinion piece for the Hartford Courant entitled “Opinion: Accounting is a fantastic career — despite common misconceptions.” I’m involved in recruiting for one of the largest accounting firms in Connecticut.
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in October of 2021. LL.M, BDO USA, LLP Molly Griffiths, RSM US LLP Rose Jardim, CPA, Jardim & Marotta LLC Adnani Johari, CPA, CGMA, MBA, Brighthouse Financial, Inc. The Society will award the $5,000 scholarship each year to a deserving undergraduate or graduate student pursuing an accountingdegree in Massachusetts.
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I’m an immigrant and I moved to the UK in 2021. ” California Program Offers Black Students Path to Accounting [ Bloomberg Tax ]. Challenges And Opportunities For Accounting Departments In 2023 [ Forbes ]. CPAs rev up for a new tax season [ Journal of Accountancy ]. GAAP, and labor market uncertainty.
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