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 SmartPros 2002 Career GuideThe SmartPros 2002 Career Guide is designed to assist students and seasoned professionals alike on the climate of today's job market. Below you will find salary info, forecasts and trends in the profession, and links to valuable resources. Also included is a special section for new and upcoming graduates. 2002 Accounting Salaries  RHI and Accountemps 2002 Salary Guide The current economic climate resulted in conservative compensation projections for 2002 by Robert Half/Accountemps. This year accounting and finance professionals can only expect an average 1.5 percent increase.
Forecasting the Future of the Profession
Accountants: From Backroom to Boardroom
Accounting professionals have assumed a more strategic role within their companies, becoming more visible and interacting with colleagues in many different departments. More
Was the current disorder of the accounting profession predicted by an Arthur Andersen partner over 25 years ago? Has a rule-based profession diminished professional judgment? More XBRL Software Tool Offers Relief From Data Transfer Woes
Say hello to XBRL, a software tool coming soon to an accounting program near you. Let's forget the alphabet soup for the moment and zero in on why a CPA will find XBRL useful. More House Votes to Tighten Accounting Oversight
The House of Representatives approved a bill that would tighten accounting oversight, a legislative response to the violations that led to the collapse of Enron. More Enron Overview: Accounting in the News Originally focused on the collapse of Enron and the demise of Arthur Andersen, this page is now focused on the developments related to the Enron/Andersen fallout and its impact on accounting in general. Updated regularly for your convenience. More Career Trends Accountants: From Backroom to Boardroom
Accounting professionals have assumed a more strategic role within their companies, becoming more visible and interacting with colleagues in many different departments. More Divorce Planners Illuminate Finances
It appears divorce planning is a hot industry -- when Americans divorce, financial planners and public accountants get a call. More Technology Skills Pay Off for Accounting Professionals
Technology is playing a critical role in the evolution of the accounting profession, making it critical for accounting professionals to continually sharpen their technical knowledge and skills. More Wanted: International Experience
Recent developments throughout this increasingly global world demand an understanding from accounting and finance professionals of the industry overseas as well as at home. More Forensic Accounting Is Hot Job
With a virtual media cottage industry blooming on the corpse of bankrupt Enron and its complicated array of alleged financial shenanigans, could it be just a matter of time before some television executive plots a new drama starring ... forensic accountants? More Job Opportunities for New Grads
The accounting services industry ranks first among the top employers with job offers for graduating college students, according the National Association of Colleges and Employers. More Tougher Job Market for Grads
This Spring's college grads will find fewer employers offering hiring bonuses and top-flight salaries, let alone stock options. More Student Leaders Name PwC Top Big Five Campus Recruiter
PricewaterhouseCoopers has been named as the overall leader in Big Five campus recruiting for the second year in a row by the Emerson Student Advisory Board. More What Accounting Graduates Should Consider
Finance executives have some words of wisdom for this year's accounting graduates: Consider the "Big Five" -- the hottest specialties in the profession. More State And Local Governments: An Attractive Career Option
There is more to accounting than joining a Big Five accounting firm. Your options include working for the government. More
Stay on top of CPE with FMN Online and The CPA Report Financial Planning Association Career Center Institute of Management Accountants Career Center Interview Tips for Accounting and Finance Professions by Troy A. Glennon, CPA, of NJSCPA Information on The AICPA Center for Specialty Designations (Includes Accredited in Business Valuation Program, Certified Information Technology Professional, and Personal Financial Specialist) National Assocation of Colleges and Employers (NACE) AICPA Student Web site for College Students and High School Students Business Today Magazine (for students) published by Princeton University and available online |
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