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Five Ways Expectations About Accountants are Different From Reality
If you’re a future CPA, you’re probably no stranger to exceeding expectations. Did you know that the realities of accounting also surpass what many people expect? We hope this list of five ways that peoples’ expectations about accountants are different than reality helps you prepare for an exciting career in accounting. All Accountants Do the...
Five Weekend Reading Ideas for Accountants
Warning: this article contains shameless book-related puns. It’s not one for the spineless. However, if you’re a CPA who spends your free time reading, we’ve got you covered. If your idea of a perfect December weekend involves going to a cottage (to read a book by the fire), heading to a cute coffeeshop (to read somewhere...
A historical timeline of accounting in Canada and beyond
You may be wondering: what could be more interesting than accounting? After all, accountants are always the LIFO the party. Well, we’ve got something that might pique your interest (especially if you’re a history buff): the history of the accounting profession! If you enjoy history and accounting (or at least kind of like those things),...
Five Common Questions That Accountants Get From Their Clients
If you’re already working in the accounting industry, you’ll know it to be true: accountants do so much more than crunch numbers! It’s not a surprise that professional accounting exams cover a variety of topics! Accounting professionals are a lot like lighthouses: they’re an incredibly important guiding force for people who need them – and lots...