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Everyone has a different opinion on how long you should stay in public accounting.  Some say you shouldn’t even consider leaving until you make manager.  I have heard advice ranging from 2 years to 40.  While I don’t believe there is any way to pick “the ideal” time period, here are a few things to think about.

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Beta Alpha Psi needs your help! We are redesigning our annual report and we want YOUR quotes. We want to know how the regional meetings, regional meeting competitions, various chapter awards, and BAPConnect have impacted your chapter, helped you individually and helped you prepare you for your future career. Email us a two to five sentence quote about your experiences and it may be featured in our annual report!

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An accountant is not a bean counter, and if you think so, you’re more outdated than a floppy disk (yes, I remember when those were around).

For students who are seeking an accounting position, be aware that during the recruiting season, technical skills are seldom the topic of discussion. That’s because it’s so easy to verify: 1) GPA above 3.3, check, 2) Member in honor society (e.g. Beta Alpha Psi, Golden Key, Phi Kappa Phi, etc), check, 3) Recommended by professors as among the…

In today’s job market, everyone is looking for a way to stand out. There a few key leadership skills that will propel you to the “top of the pile,” whether you’re a seasoned professional or just graduating. This Way to CPA’s latest blog post highlights those leadership lessons and skills that members of Beta Alpha…