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Letter to the Editor: Life in Public Accounting Doesn’t Add Up For Young Professionals

Going Concern

I had coached baseball for 3 years at this point, umpired baseball games for 6 years, played basketball my whole life, and coached junior high football for a year. Following graduation, I took the summer off of work and umpired baseball games, golfed 18 holes, and studied for the CPA exams. Crazy how that works. It’s a special place.

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BDO USA Calls Its New ESOP ‘a Game-Changer’ for the Profession

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the sixth-largest public accounting firm in the U.S., BDO’s ESOP is believed to be the first such employee stock plan offered by a public accounting firm in the U.S. BDO’s ESOP is believed to be the first such employee stock plan offered by a public accounting firm in the U.S. BDO USA P.A.,

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Three Ways Game Developers Can Claim R&D Tax Credits

Shay CPA

Developing a game isn’t cheap. Even if you have a team of 3D modeling pros with lots of programming experience and heaps of creativity, the hours you’ll all dump into building your game are hours people expect to be paid. Ultimately, by the time your new game hits the market, it represents a serious investment.

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Five Years After Leaving Deloitte, Cathy Engelbert is Still the First Person in the Office in the Morning

Going Concern

At the same time, the WNBA is stronger than ever with 2024 its most-watched regular season in 24 years, game attendance at 22-year highs, and merchandise sales up 601% from 2023. Oh and she still practices SMOR , a recharging technique she learned in her public accounting days. Now I aim to get in around 8:30 or 9.”

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Stacking CPA and CMA Credentials Is an Investment for a Career-Long Payoff

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If you’re planning a career in the world of accounting or finance, two distinctions have the branding impact and bench strength you need. Invest your time and effort into stacking the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and Certified Management Accountant (CMA) letters behind your name.

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If You’re Quitting Public Accounting Try Not to Burn Bridges on Your Way Out In Case You Need to Come Crawling Back

Going Concern

I’ve peeped your game…constantly trying to throw me under the bus. Related article: The Boomerang: Who Says You Can’t Go Back to Public Accounting? The post If You’re Quitting Public Accounting Try Not to Burn Bridges on Your Way Out In Case You Need to Come Crawling Back appeared first on Going Concern.

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Nominations Open for 2024 “40 Under 40” and “20 Under 40” Awards

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Candidates should demonstrate superior, game-changing work performance by utilizing, embracing, and perhaps introducing new processes, technologies, solutions to existing procedures. Multiple nominations do not enhance a candidate’s chances. There are no costs associated with these awards or the nomination process.