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Start here, go places

October 13th, 2009 · Filed under: Careers

Posted by Keri Ledezma

“Start here, go places” sounds like a fabulous marketing campaign for the Texas MPA program, but it’s actually a very informative Web site that was created by the AICPA. I highly recommend visiting this site, particularly if you have a non-accounting background. It contains a wealth of information about accounting career options, including portfolios of real CPAs. One highlight is the “Building [...]

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Accountants needed in turbulent times

October 31st, 2008 · Filed under: Careers

Posted by Keri Ledezma

As you’re applying to the Texas MPA program, you may be wondering how the current financial crisis is affecting the state of the accounting profession. Members of our Department of Accounting Advisory Council recently provided us with their points of view on the demand for high-quality accountants.
Today the CPA profession has a tremendous need for highly skilled accounting [...]

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