Did you know that, according to the FDIC, over six percent of American households did not have or use a bank? And that nearly nineteen percent more are considered “underbanked?” (Underbanked people have a checking or savings account but also use financial products and services from outside the banking system, like prepaid cards and check […]
Displaying: November 2019
Three Great Reasons to Join a Professional Association
I’m recently returned from a West coast trip—to the IRS Nationwide Tax Forum, to be more precise—where I had the opportunity to meet dozens of tax professionals, and to reconnect with many others who happen to be members of the association I have the privilege to lead. These events are opportunities to broadcast your value […]
7 tips to get the most out of your accounting internship experience
The end of the year means finishing finals, spending time with family, and gearing up for your internship. Many auditing and tax internships start in January, so you’ll want to be as prepared as possible. Whether you’ll be starting your internship in a few weeks or not for several months, you’ll want to check out […]
‘Tis the Season to Market Your Tax Business
The summer is over and fall is here. For a lot of B2B businesses, the holiday season is uneventfully slow. For tax professionals, the extension deadline is over and it’s time to look towards the opening of the next tax season. While it’s not tax season yet, and you may not have clients coming through […]
Can you become a CPA without an accounting degree?
Can a non-accounting major become a CPA? The short answer is YES; you don’t have to study accountancy to become a Certified Public Accountant. While there are definitely some things that you AND students pursuing their accounting degree will need to fulfill, as long as you earn your Bachelor’s degree, you’re on the right track […]