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Some people refer to college as the best years of their lives. For the first time you’re living on your own, making your own decisions and figuring out what you want to do with the rest of your life. Piece of cake, right?
Okay, maybe some of that stuff isn’t so simple. | But seriously, with all of the new friends, interesting classes and new-found freedom, it’s also important to think about your career path. Now is the time for you to ask yourself what direction you want your life to take.
Are you a freshman trying to find out if accounting is the way to go? Or are you a senior trying to get the most out of your last few semesters as an accounting major? No matter what stage you’re in, we can help you take the next step.
- Phone Interview 101
- These days, phone interviews are very popular. Employers often use this method to screen candidates to pare down the pool of applicants that will be invited to an in-person interview. Phone interviews should not be taken lightly. Obviously...
- Send the right message
- Communication today means text messaging, voice mails, video chats, emails and blog posts with the occasional face to face meeting, handwritten note, and telephone call sprinkled in. With actual physical interaction becoming more and more...
- Look the Part
- You’ve brushed up your resume, aced the application process and landed the interview. Its go time! Your “to do” list isn’t complete until you do company research, answer practice questions... and find the perfect outfit. That’s right, dressing...
- CPA Exam premiering in January 2011 will feature new passing score
- The new Uniform CPA Examination will be launched on Jan. 1, 2011, featuring changes in content, format, structure and most likely a new passing score. Among the changes for the exam is a requirement to reexamine the current passing score. The...
- Social media is the newest networking tool for you and OSCPA
- Social networking now exists as one of the primary tools of communication in modern society. Students spend hours on Facebook, family and friends create blogs to keep in touch with each other and new acquaintances meet through MySpace. The...
- Web poll: What is your biggest concern when choosing an employer?
- Future CPA: Winter 2009 When the time comes to choose an employer, what matters most to you? There are plenty of important factors to consider, from salary to office culture to location, the list goes on. What is your top concern?
- Make sure you’re getting materials from the Ohio Society of CPAs: Update your contact information
- Future CPA: Winter 2009 We want to make sure you’re getting the full benefit out of your Ohio Society membership. A big part of that membership is receiving information from The Ohio Society that’s important to you, such as Catalyst...
- Have you ordered your free copy of the CPA exam guide yet?
- Future CPA: Winter 2009 Becoming a CPA in Ohio , a free guide published by OSCPA for students and CPA exam candidates, is now available. The 20-page booklet provides information on educational requirements for becoming a CPA, managing the...
- Is the accounting profession immune to a recession?
- Future CPA: Winter 2009 With layoffs and corporate bailouts making headlines every day, you might expect careers in accounting to be as at-risk as other financial careers. But keep your head up – that doesn’t appear to be the case.
- Meet the OSCPA Student Ambassadors!
- Future CPA: Winter 2009 Choosing a major is a huge decision, one of many you’ll make as you begin your career. To help undecided students make a better informed decision, The Ohio Society offers the Student Ambassador program.
- Take it from HR: Avoid these resume and cover letter blunders
- Future CPA: Winter 2009 You’ve chosen a clean format, you’ve proofread your resume and cover letter for days, and you’re sure there are no mistakes on the final drafts. But your mistakes may not be as easy to spot as a misspelled word or...
- There’s more to social networking than Facebook
- Future CPA: Winter 2009 These days, practically everyone uses social networking sites. They make it easy to stay in touch without having to spend hours talking to each person, and they let you present yourself exactly as you want to be...
- The interview of the future: Virtual career fairs
- Future CPA: Winter 2009 What if you didn’t have to deal with the hustle and bustle of a job fair? What if you had the opportunity to talk to firms and companies almost instantly? Cyber-recruiting makes it possible to do just that. Virtual...
- Ask a young CPA
- Do you have questions about careers in accounting? A young CPA from The Ohio Society is ready to answer any and all of your questions related to the accounting major, what it's like in the real world and more! Submit your question below and you...
- OSCPA Career Center: Post your resume today
- The Ohio Society is actively promoting its new online career center to firms and organizations throughout the state. Be one of the first to post your resume and gain visibility with firms looking for strong candidates.
- CPA 101
- Take advantage of these CPA 101 resources to explore a little further into the world of accounting.
- Jump start the job search: Career resources for students
- Check out these career resources to make sure you're on the right path to success.
- This CPA is building a better tomorrow – Watch him on YouTube!
- Bob Fay uses his training and knowledge as a CPA to build better communities – literally. He volunteers for Habitat for Humanity improves the lives of Ohio families. Watch him in action!
- Sample college curriculum for an accounting major
- To give you an idea of what kinds of courses you'll be taking in college, we have provided an example of a program that may be offered at a college or university near you.
- Pursuing a master's: Why YOU should get a MAcc
- Today's businesses are looking for, dare we say it, well-rounded professionals who have a broad range of understanding of how accounting relates to the total organization and what it takes to succeed in a global business environment. An advanced...
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