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			<title><![CDATA[The Profession of Accountant]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/900021077/The-Profession-of-Accountant/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The profession of accountant is not limited to the relatively simple function of keeping accounts, any more than the profession of mathematician is limited to the multiplication table. The most important job of an accountant is to analyze financial records and to make judgments based on that information. The principle is the same whether you are dealing with the long-term corporate planning of a multimillion-pound international company, or the annual report and accounts of a one-man business ...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 21 Jan 2014 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Various Accountancy Institutes]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/900021078/Various-Accountancy-Institutes/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[There are more than 100,000 qualified accountants in the United Kingdom, at a conservative estimate. In order to become one of them you have to achieve a high standard of general education, become a student member of one of the professional accountancy institutions and pass or gain exemption from their exams. You also have to obtain practical experience working in accountancy for a minimum of three years. You can then become a full member of the accountancy body whose qualifications you have ...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 21 Jan 2014 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Chartered Association of Certified Accountants]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/900021079/Chartered-Association-of-Certified-Accountants/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The Chartered Association of Certified Accountants (ACCA) is the second largest accountancy body recognized by statute in the UK. It was founded in 1904 to provide an alternative means of qualifying as an accountant to the system existing then, which required trainees to pay a premium to serve under Articles with a chartered accountant Certified accountants, having joined the Association, may train in public practice, industry and commerce, or in the public service. They do not have to serve ...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 21 Jan 2014 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Management and Public Finance Institutes]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/900021080/Management-and-Public-Finance-Institutes/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Chartered Institute of Management Accountants

The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) has 34,000 members (now known as Chartered Management Accountants), who are found in all kinds of employment from manufacturing and engineering businesses to retailing and service organizations and the computing and data processing industry. Management accountants have a different role from that of chartered accountants because they are 'insiders', providing i...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 21 Jan 2014 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/900021081/Institute-of-Chartered-Accountants-in-England-and-Wales/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) is the largest professional accountancy body in this country, with members working in public practice and in industry and commerce. The work done by chartered accountants is diverse the main areas being financial management, accounting, auditing, taxation and insolvency. The task of chartered accountants is to help businesses of all shapes and sizes to run their financial affairs more efficiently, not only by preparing accoun...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 21 Jan 2014 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Chartered Accountant Institutes in Ireland &amp;amp; Scotland]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/900021082/Chartered-Accountant-Institutes-in-Ireland-Scotland/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Institute of Chartered Accountants in Ireland
The Institute of Chartered Accountants in Ireland (ICAI), founded in 1888, looks after the interests of chartered accountants in Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland, and its qualification is accepted worldwide....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 21 Jan 2014 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[How to Get a Job]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/900021083/How-to-Get-a-Job/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Even in times of recession, the demand for trainee accountants has kept up reasonably well. There are three main sources of information about jobs in accountancy, which are discussed below.]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 21 Jan 2014 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[The Routes to Accountancy Qualifications]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/900021084/The-Routes-to-Accountancy-Qualifications/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Details of how to qualify are set out below. Just to remind you, the different accountancy bodies are given, with their qualifications:]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 21 Jan 2014 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Educational Courses that Can Help You to Qualify]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/900021085/Educational-Courses-that-Can-Help-You-to-Qualify/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[In this section the various types of full-time and part-time courses provided in universities and other colleges that can help you to qualify as an accountant are briefly described. These are:]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 21 Jan 2014 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Professional Accountancy Courses]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/900021086/Professional-Accountancy-Courses/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Because there are so many different accountancy qualifications, many colleges arrange a common basic course and are able to offer additional, different elements to students according to which qualification they want. In consultation with the institutes, they arrange special courses, and also set and mark their own internal exams, which may be accepted by the institutes as a substitute for sitting the appropriate institute exam....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 21 Jan 2014 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[What and Where to Study]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/900021087/What-and-Where-to-Study/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Choosing a Course
There are many different ways to qualify as an accountant, and it depends on your own preferences and circumstances which course you decide to take. Some factors that you might want to take into account are listed below....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 21 Jan 2014 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Entrance Requirements]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/900021088/Entrance-Requirements/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[University Degree Courses and Diploma of Higher Education Courses
Most colleges will ask for five GCSE passes, including two or often three at 'A' level. They will probably insist on grade C or better at GCSE. Other acceptable qualifications are: Scottish Certificate of Education, with passes in five subjects including three at Higher level; Scottish Certificate of Education with passes in four subjects at Higher level; BTEC or SCOTVEC National Certificate or Diploma, GNVQ...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 21 Jan 2014 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[How to Apply for Courses and Training]]></title>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 21 Jan 2014 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[PUBLIC ACCOUNTING]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/900020536/PUBLIC-ACCOUNTING/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Accounting theory is shaped by its users and must be flexible to accommodate changing business requirements. From earliest times, people recorded information by making marks on stone or clay. Archaeologists have found evidence of this in the ruins of ancient Sumeria and Egypt....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 26 Dec 2013 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[CORPORATE ACCOUNTING]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/900020537/CORPORATE-ACCOUNTING/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Above all, businesses strive to maximize long-run profits and reduce short-term debt. One of the sound management practices needed to reach these objectives is the company's accounting system.]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 26 Dec 2013 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[OPPORTUNITIES WITH GOVERNMENT]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/900020538/OPPORTUNITIES-WITH-GOVERNMENT/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The largest single employer in the United States, the federal government, has employees stationed in all parts of the United States and in many foreign countries. Over one million persons are employed by the federal government's executive branch....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 26 Dec 2013 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[THE ACCOUNTANT FOR OTHER NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/900020539/THE-ACCOUNTANT-FOR-OTHER-NOT-FOR-PROFIT-ORGANIZATIONS/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[A not-for-profit organization is one that provides a variety of services for the benefit of the general public on a nonprofit basis. These services are normally in the areas of health, welfare, and community services and are provided for no fee, a low fee, or a small user charge to offset the cost incurred. The services are considered beneficial to the public welfare and, therefore, are supported by public contributions and government funds. Not-for-profit organizations are given tax-exempt s...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 26 Dec 2013 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[THE SOLE PRACTITIONER]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/900020540/THE-SOLE-PRACTITIONER/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The accountant, as a sole practitioner, operates with no professional staff other than himself or herself. The sole practitioner is owner of the business. Other office personnel could include a secretary, a typist, and bookkeepers. Often the practice is a closely held family business....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 26 Dec 2013 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[THE ACCOUNTING EDUCATOR AND ADMINISTRATOR]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/900020541/THE-ACCOUNTING-EDUCATOR-AND-ADMINISTRATOR/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Teachers impart knowledge, give instruction, and guide by example. Teachers also develop the mental powers of their students.  Good teachers, by sharing their knowledge and enthusiasm for a given subject, can profoundly influence the lives of their students. Teachers of accounting are found at three levels: high school, business and community college, and the university....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 26 Dec 2013 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[THE FINANCIAL PLANNER]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/900020542/THE-FINANCIAL-PLANNER/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Interested in adding a specialty to your practice? Personal financial planning is a relatively new specialty that CPAs can now offer their clients. The client's financial goals and objectives are reviewed with particular emphasis on investments, cash management, insurance, tax considerations, estate planning, and retirement planning....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 26 Dec 2013 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[ACCOUNTING IN CANADA]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/900020543/ACCOUNTING-IN-CANADA/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Canada has a free-market economy with businesses ranging from small owner-operated enterprises to multinational corporations. Canada's economic development was historically based on the export of agricultural staples and on the production and export of natural resource products, such as minerals and forest products. Canada now ranks as one of the top ten manufacturing nations of the world. Also, the service industry has expanded rapidly in the last two decades....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 26 Dec 2013 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[ACCOUNTING TRENDS TODAY]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/900020544/ACCOUNTING-TRENDS-TODAY/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Many accountants are movers and shakers in a fast-paced business world that belies the staid reputation of the profession. Some of them are corporate chief financial officers (CFOs) or treasurers. Others are IRS investigators and FBI agents. They must keep up with all the latest business trends. Through ongoing education, accountants are monitoring key trends such as new computer technology and globalization of business trends that will vitally affect their career success....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 26 Dec 2013 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[GETTING STARTED ON A CAREER]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/900020545/GETTING-STARTED-ON-A-CAREER/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[How will you finance your education? In what area of accounting do you want to work? What do you expect to be doing in three years? In five years? In ten years? These are easier questions to ask than they are to answer. Setting goals will help you establish guidelines when deciding on a career....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 26 Dec 2013 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[MAXIMIZING YOUR CAREER]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/900020546/MAXIMIZING-YOUR-CAREER/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Completing college and getting the desired job in accounting are important goals, and when they are achieved, you should be congratulated. Your next step is to be successful on the job. The goal &amp;quot;to be successful&amp;quot; should be defined in specific and measurable ways if it is to be useful. For example, &amp;quot;I expect to be promoted to senior tax accountant within 18 months&amp;quot; allows for measurable and quantifiable results....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 26 Dec 2013 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Department of Agriculture and Accounting]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/900020377/Department-of-Agriculture-and-Accounting/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[This agency administers research programs in agricultural production, chemistry, economics, engineering, marketing, conservation, price support, and production-adjustment programs. It also enforces regulatory laws designed to protect the farmer and the consumer....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Sun, 22 Dec 2013 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[All about Accounting]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/900020374/All-about-Accounting/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Accounting is a business's history-in numbers. It records the way a business has grown (or not grown) and, after analyzing figures, suggests the way it should go (and grow) in the future. Fortunes are made and lost on the advice of accountants. The accountant's job is a big one and a responsible one. When an accountant sits in a business meeting-be it around a shining walnut table or an orange crate that holds up a Kool-Aid stand-what the accountant says has a lot of bearing on what action a ...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Sun, 22 Dec 2013 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Kinds of Accountants and Their Various Job Titles]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/900020375/Kinds-of-Accountants-and-Their-Various-Job-Titles/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[There are three different areas of accounting: public, private, and government. Within these areas are a number of job titles. Just as an example, here are a few:]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Sun, 22 Dec 2013 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Jobs Available That Relate To Accounting]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/900020376/Jobs-Available-That-Relate-To-Accounting/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Eileen is a government accountant. These accountants can work for the federal, state, or municipal government. Eileen works for the city of St. Louis, and in her career she comes in contact with a wide variety of financial management work. In her job, she designs, maintains, and audits the government accounts. Sometimes, though, her job takes her into auditing or regulating the accounts of private businesses. Sometimes Eileen does budgeting and administrative duties requiring the use of accou...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Sun, 22 Dec 2013 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[How to Prepare to Become an Accountant]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/900020378/How-to-Prepare-to-Become-an-Accountant/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Now is the time to start preparing. If you want to be an accountant, don't wait until you're in college to start working at it. There are all kinds of things around you that will help you on the road to your career goal....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Sun, 22 Dec 2013 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[How Much Education Is Necessary To Become A Successful Accountant?]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/900020379/How-Much-Education-Is-Necessary-To-Become-A-Successful-Accountant/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The answer seems to be: as much as you can get.
Most colleges require 60 semester hours for graduation. If you major in accounting, then at least 30 of those hours have to be earned in accounting courses....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Sun, 22 Dec 2013 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[How to Get Into Successful Accounting?]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/900020380/How-to-Get-Into-Successful-Accounting/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Whatever kind of accounting you go into &quot; public, private, or in-between &quot; you will find that there is a great amount of security, at least now. Although the field today is wide open, this could change in a few years. (For a while, for example, engineering was the &amp;quot;hot&amp;quot; field, and students were enrolling in it by the droves; of course the unhappy ending of the story was that there were so many in engineering programs that when they graduated there weren't enough jobs: called a &amp;quot;glut&amp;quot; in the m...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Sun, 22 Dec 2013 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[A Few Words About Accounting]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/900020381/A-Few-Words-About-Accounting/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The next time you walk home from school, look around you. You'll see accounting everywhere. The stores, the shops, the small pizza stand and the large grocery market, the shoe- repair shop and the huge clothing store, the young woman on the corner selling handcrafted jewelry, and the huge diamond- studded jeweler around the comer-they all are built on accounting. Big and small-and medium too-all sizes of all businesses revolve around accounting....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Sun, 22 Dec 2013 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[What Is an Accountant?]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/900020382/What-Is-an-Accountant/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[In the early days of America, an accountant was a bookkeeper or a clerk. &amp;quot;Keeping the accounts&amp;quot; was sufficient; there was no need back then to predict the growth earnings ratios for a small shop that repaired buggies....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Sun, 22 Dec 2013 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[What Kind of People Are Accountants?]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/900020383/What-Kind-of-People-Are-Accountants/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The answer &quot; all kinds. Men are accountants. Women are accountants. All races, religions, political parties.]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Sun, 22 Dec 2013 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[The Advantages of Being an Accountant]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/900020384/The-Advantages-of-Being-an-Accountant/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Money . . . prestige . . . security . . . fulfillment. . . . These are just some of the advantages of being an accountant. There are others: job security, excellent benefits, and many options.]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Sun, 22 Dec 2013 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Job Opportunities in Accounting]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/900020385/Job-Opportunities-in-Accounting/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[One of the best things about accounting is that there are so many choices and opportunities within the field. For example, when you graduate from college, you have a big and fun multiple-choice test ahead of you: what will you do?...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Sun, 22 Dec 2013 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Deciding On an Accounting Career at an Early Stage]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/900020386/Deciding-On-an-Accounting-Career-at-an-Early-Stage/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[If you are in high school and have already decided on an accounting career, you might want to start right now acquiring training and experience. The first step, of course, is to find out if your school administers aptitude and achievement tests. If your school doesn't have any testing materials, they can be obtained by writing to the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, 1211 6th Avenue, New York City. Also, your business-education teacher at school should be able to help you....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Sun, 22 Dec 2013 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[The Life of an Accountant]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/900020387/The-Life-of-an-Accountant/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[It's a good life, they say. With prestige and lots of opportunity. Of course, you know better than to think that you will live-happily-ever-after if you become an accountant, but your life will have certain satisfactions and securities that are important for an enjoyable existence....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Sun, 22 Dec 2013 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[The Link between Technology and Accounting]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/900020388/The-Link-between-Technology-and-Accounting/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[If it makes it easier for you, think of a computer as an automated pad of paper and quill pen. Because those staples of accounting have been replaced by a new staple that has become an important and integral part of business, and accounting as well....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Sun, 22 Dec 2013 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[The CPA-Certified Public Accountant &quot; the Top of the Accounting Profession]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/900020389/The-CPA-Certified-Public-Accountant--the-Top-of-the-Accounting-Profession/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[CPAs begin to study like any ordinary accountant. First they learn elementary bookkeeping and clerical duties of the bookkeepers. Then they go on to learn about bad debts and depreciation, control and procedures for purchases, drafts, bills of lading and collection devices, auditing, partnerships, corporations, investments, costs, financial statements, and taxes. Then, as if that course of study were not enough, they sit down to take a very difficult and exacting examination- far more difficu...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Sun, 22 Dec 2013 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[How to Get a Job in Accounting]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/900020390/How-to-Get-a-Job-in-Accounting/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[By now, you've had a taste of all the different kinds of accounting-but how do you get a mouthful? It follows that if you go to school all those years, heading for a degree in accounting, you just might want a job in the field, no?...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Sun, 22 Dec 2013 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[A Glance into the Future of Accounting]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/900020391/A-Glance-into-the-Future-of-Accounting/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Here we are not talking of your future this time, but the future of accounting &quot; which, of course, will be your future if you choose it to be. Because not only do you have a future with accounting &quot; accounting has a future with you....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Sun, 22 Dec 2013 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[What to Do Now After Becoming an Accountant]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/900020392/What-to-Do-Now-After-Becoming-an-Accountant/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[If you've gotten this far in your pursuit of the possibilities of becoming an accountant, there are a few things that you should do. There are some very helpful activities you can do between now and the time you enter accounting school:...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Sun, 22 Dec 2013 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[THE BREADTH OF ACCOUNTING]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/900018239/THE-BREADTH-OF-ACCOUNTING/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[ACCOUNTING REDEFINED
Accounting is financial marketing. It organizes, charts, and presents complex transactions and financial interrelationships in a reliable fashion. Not all information is necessarily useful. Of equal or greater importance is the accountant's assurance that information is verifiable, objective, accurate, and compiled in an unbiased way. In this complex economic world, information is critical, and the &amp;quot;information czars&amp;quot; are the professional accountants....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Sat, 05 Oct 2013 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[THE ACCOUNTING PROFESSIONAL IS MORE THAN A SKILLED WORKER]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/900018240/THE-ACCOUNTING-PROFESSIONAL-IS-MORE-THAN-A-SKILLED-WORKER/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[A professional is more than just a skilled worker. In addition to possessing knowledge, the professional must exercise sound judgment, be committed, and show evidence of a practiced expertise. Interpersonal skills are an important factor in the success or failure of a professional. The ability to effectively communicate, orally and in writing; to have poise and self-confidence; and to exhibit an aggressive but not overbearing style are important qualities that instill confidence in employers ...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Sat, 05 Oct 2013 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[ACCOUNTING: EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND AND REQUIREMENTS]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/900018241/ACCOUNTING-EDUCATIONAL-BACKGROUND-AND-REQUIREMENTS/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The aptitudes, skills, and attitudes, as well as technical competence that are fundamental to success in professional accounting will develop most effectively during your high school and college education. A college degree with a concentration in accounting has become the norm. Nearly all state boards of accountancy (the licensing agencies for practicing public accountants) require that candidates who sit for the CPA examination must have at least the equivalent of four years of college educa...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Sat, 05 Oct 2013 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[CPA- PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/900018242/CPA-PROFESSIONAL-CERTIFICATION/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The CPA certificate is a measure of entry-level competence in accounting. State boards of accountancy regulate entry requirements into, and the practice of, public accounting. Each state establishes its own education, experience and other requirements. Certification is achieved by passing the Uniform CPA Examination. This examination is administered in all states, in the District of Columbia, and in the United States territories of Guam, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Sat, 05 Oct 2013 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[PUBLIC ACCOUNTING]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/900018243/PUBLIC-ACCOUNTING/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The first CPA law was enacted in New York in 1896. Fifty years later, there were only about 30,000 certified public accountants in the United States. By the early 1970s, their number had surpassed 140,000. Today, there are over 500,000 CPAs in the country. A significant turning point in this growth arose in the mid-1930s through the federal securities acts. These acts required independent audits of corporations that issued securities to the public. As a consequence, the demand for the service...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Sat, 05 Oct 2013 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTING]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/900018246/MANAGEMENT-ACCOUNTING/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Financial accounting and management accounting are not two distinct subjects. They both need to be viewed as parts of accounting. The body of accounting knowledge is the same as the accounting principles used for financial reporting. It is the purpose and application that will distinguish the management accountant from the public accounting professional. In simplest terms, management plans, organizes, and controls. These activities require many complex and interrelated functions and are carri...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Sat, 05 Oct 2013 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[GOVERNMENTAL AND INSTITUTIONAL ACCOUNTING]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/900018248/GOVERNMENTAL-AND-INSTITUTIONAL-ACCOUNTING/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Public sector and not-for-profit institutions impact, in some way, every citizen in the country. In terms of the dollars that are earmarked for social programs and with regard to the numbers of people dependent on the smooth operation of such programs, there is little question that each of us is very concerned about the financial reporting and controls of these organizations. Government spending and the taxes we are all so aware of are regular news items. Behind the news are thousands of dedi...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Sat, 05 Oct 2013 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[ACCOUNTING : The teaching Profession.]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/900018250/ACCOUNTING-The-teaching-Profession/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[THE TEACHING PROFESSION
The tremendous demand for accounting graduates has put a strain on many colleges and universities. Accounting departments and colleges of business administration are aggressively recruiting faculty to meet this demand on both the undergraduate and graduate levels. CPAs are sought for these positions where the required academic credentials can also be met. Universities are establishing schools of professional accountancy, and the American Institute o...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Sat, 05 Oct 2013 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[ACCOUNTANT: EMPLOYMENT TRENDS AND SALARIES]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/900018253/ACCOUNTANT-EMPLOYMENT-TRENDS-AND-SALARIES/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[In 1994, the number of accounting graduates was 60, 62. Estimates are that 35 percent of accounting graduates with bachelor's degrees and 41 percent of those with master's degrees of the 1994 graduating class were hired by public accounting firms. The remaining graduates found positions in private industry, government, nonprofit organizations, or education....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Sat, 05 Oct 2013 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[PLANNING ACCOUNTING AS A CAREER]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/900018261/PLANNING-ACCOUNTING-AS-A-CAREER/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Pick up any major newspaper and turn to the classified business advertisements. Look for the heading for accounting jobs. Good times or bad, there always appears to be a definite need for trained professional accountants. The ads, however, only indicate there are positions available. As you examine the ads more closely, you will notice that the qualifications vary considerably, as does the experience desired. At certain levels, a CPA certificate is not sought. In other positions, computer exp...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Sat, 05 Oct 2013 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Summer Tax]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/900017292/Summer-Tax/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The summer months are smack dab in the middle of the tax year. Well after the traditional tax deadline of April 15, and months before December 31, the end of the tax year. While taxes may be far from the mind of any business owner or job holder in August, several leading tax experts say that there are several steps a person can take in the summer to better prepare themselves for tax season....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 26 Aug 2013 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Renaissance, the Industrial Era and Accounting]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/900014286/Renaissance-the-Industrial-Era-and-Accounting/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[While accounting flourished in Italy during the Renaissance, its progress in other Western civilizations was less spectacular. For example, accounts were maintained on tally sticks in England during this period, a system no more sophisticated than the quipu, abax, or counter. The tally sticks were used until about 1826....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 13 May 2013 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[From Ancient Ways of Accounting to the Days of Computer]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/900014287/From-Ancient-Ways-of-Accounting-to-the-Days-of-Computer/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Ancient Origins
Long before man learned to write he kept accounts. Such was the case in ancient Peru where the medium employed was the quipu, or knotted string. A single knot meant 10, two single knots 20, a double knot 100, a triple knot 1000, and so on to larger numbers. The story was repeated in China and other ancient cultures....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 13 May 2013 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Incorporation of CPA Firms]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/900014288/Incorporation-of-CPA-Firms/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Until recently, state law as well as AICPA policy has prevented the incorporation of public accounting firms. But this situation is changing. A number of states now permit the incorporation of all types of professional organizations, including medical, legal, and accounting firms. Article 11 (&amp;quot;Accountancy Corporation Rules&amp;quot;) was added to the California Accountancy Act on July 1, 1971. It is typical of legislation in this area. Among the more important provisions of the Act are the following:...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 13 May 2013 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[The Profession of Accounting]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/900014289/The-Profession-of-Accounting/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Accounting is among the most dynamic institutions of our times. Growth statistics alone depict a very unusual rate of development. Accountants are especially active in professional affairs, supporting more than a score of societies and associations....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 13 May 2013 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[What Is Accounting?]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/900014290/What-Is-Accounting/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Accounting has been defined in many ways. The Council of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) adopted the following official statement on October 1, 1966: Certified public accountants practice in the broad field of accounting....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 13 May 2013 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Accounting Roots in Education and the Posnak Experience of Becoming an Accountant]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/900014291/Accounting-Roots-in-Education-and-the-Posnak-Experience-of-Becoming-an-Accountant/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Robert L. Posnak has written a delightful little piece on how he became an accountant. His &amp;quot;debut as an accountant was an improbable event. Clutching a degree in English literature,&amp;quot; he notes, &amp;quot;I applied for a job as assistant to the chief accountant of a medium-sized firm. Much to my dismay, a dozen qualified accountants answered the same advertisement. Fortunately the chief accountant had a taste for Chaucer, so he took me on.&amp;quot;...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 13 May 2013 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[The Accounting Profession]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/900014292/The-Accounting-Profession/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Accounting is a multidisciplinary profession defined in terms of the problems it addresses. At the broadest level the profession addresses the problem of achieving effective resource allocation. Other problems stem from this focus and include: (a) technical assistance in policy formulation, (b) the design and management of information systems, (c) the evaluation of results, personnel, operations, financial systems, and social goals, (d) assessing performance in relation to standards, competin...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 13 May 2013 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Hallmarks of Professionalism]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/900014293/Hallmarks-of-Professionalism/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[From the seemingly endless discussions as to what constitutes a profession, four characteristics appear to be indisputable. In seeking professional recognition, aspirants offer a unique knowledge set (often represented by skills) and affirm that it will be used in the public interest (service ideal). The public responds by granting autonomy (self-regulation) to the profession. This exchange leads to an authority situation in which the state or government grants privileges, such as the need fo...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 13 May 2013 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Forces of Change and Coping with Various Environments in Accounting]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/900014294/Forces-of-Change-and-Coping-with-Various-Environments-in-Accounting/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[This is a turbulent period along all dimensions. Most of our institutions, including the most venerable ones, are being called into question. New social structures will emerge from this milieu, and the values that mark this era will undoubtedly differ from those which preceded it. The role of accounting in society will be redefined one way or the other....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 13 May 2013 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Landmark Studies of Accounting Education]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/900014295/Landmark-Studies-of-Accounting-Education/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The acquisition of a body of knowledge through organized means is a widely recognized attribute of a profession. This principle has led to the development of professional schools as we know them today. But professional schooling goes beyond the acquisition of knowledge. These schools serve also as induction, screening, and acculturation centers. In this sense, doctors, lawyers, nurses, or accountants become part of the profession during the years of formal education rather than upon graduatio...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 13 May 2013 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[The Profession of Accounting]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/900014296/The-Profession-of-Accounting/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Abraham Briloff, who wears the cloak of Ralph Nader within the narrower circle of financial reporting, calls periodic attention to the wrongs in accounting. His recent diatribe bears the title Unaccountable Accounting and points to the shortcomings in such colorful language as &amp;quot;2 Plus 2 Equals?,&amp;quot; &amp;quot;Alice in GAAP (GAAP is the acronym for &amp;quot;generally accepted accounting principles.&amp;quot;) Land,&amp;quot; &amp;quot;Dirty Pooling and Polluted Purchase,&amp;quot; &amp;quot;Inflated Bosoms and Big Busts,&amp;quot; and &amp;quot;Riding Two Horses with One Ba...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 13 May 2013 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Improving Financial Reports]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/900014297/Improving-Financial-Reports/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[We noted at the outset that the accounting function in the final analysis is an arbiter of wealth and power-determining who gets rich or poor. This is true because the data contained in financial reports dictates the flow of capital toward efficient enterprises. While there is a constant effort to improve financial reports we stand on the threshold of major developments in this area. At one level the accountant's preoccupation with historical data is yielding to a concern for the future. This...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 13 May 2013 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Progress in Accounting Education and Research]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/900014298/Progress-in-Accounting-Education-and-Research/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Accounting education has come a long way in recent years toward shedding its vocational and bookkeeping images. The forces of change have affected all of the essential factors in education: subject matter, faculty, students, the learning environment, and the quality of research....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 13 May 2013 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Social Accounting and Responsibility]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/900014299/Social-Accounting-and-Responsibility/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The accountant's involvement in social measurement relates to the basic drive toward improving financial reporting, but is also indicative of a growing desire to raise the profession to a new level of social consciousness. Not only is the accountant anxious to apply his models and technology toward the solution of pressing social problems, but a personality change is occurring in favor of greater external perception-of a willingness on the part of accountants individually and collectively to ...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 13 May 2013 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Accounting and the CMA Examination]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/900014300/Accounting-and-the-CMA-Examination/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The CMA (Certificate in Management Accounting) examination is administered by the Institute of Management Accounting of the National Association of Accountants. The examination is given in the first week of December in major cities throughout the United States. Candidates must satisfy one of the following admission requirements:...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 13 May 2013 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[All That You Wanted To Know About the Securities and Exchange Commission]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/900014301/All-That-You-Wanted-To-Know-About-the-Securities-and-Exchange-Commission/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The SEC is an independent regulatory agency of the U.S. government, created by the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934. It administers the following statutes:]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 13 May 2013 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Cost Accounting Standards Board]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/900014302/Cost-Accounting-Standards-Board/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[While efforts are being made to strengthen the private-sector role in setting ac-counting standards, government agencies also continue to increase their regulation of the profession. Various governmental agencies participate in accounting regulation. Some agencies such as the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB) permit industries within their jurisdiction to follow generally accepted accounting principles in lieu of establishing separate policy; separate p...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 13 May 2013 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[American Institute of Certified Public Accountants]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/900014303/American-Institute-of-Certified-Public-Accountants/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Private sector regulation of accounting has been centered in the activities of the AICPA, the membership organization of certified public accountants throughout the United States. There are also fifty-three state and other jurisdictional (District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands) societies of CPAs. There is close cooperation between the local societies and the national organization, with policy matters resident in the latter. However, the state societies actively engage ...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 13 May 2013 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Financial Accounting Standards Board]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/900014304/Financial-Accounting-Standards-Board/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[While the AICPA retains authority for auditing standards, the forum for setting accounting standards shifted in 1973 to a newly created organization known as the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB). Accordingly, the Accounting Principles Board completed its work in 1973....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 13 May 2013 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[The ABCs of Budgeting]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400484/The-ABCs-of-Budgeting/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Being money-minded can be a career plus.
Even if you're not an accountant, knowing how to prepare and maintain budgets will add value to your resume. Taking time now to know the ABCs of budgets should make you more marketable in the future. ...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 14 May 2012 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Money Stress May Tax Your Health]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400485/Money-Stress-May-Tax-Your-Health/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The stress of tax season is nothing more than one big headache for millions of Americans--quite literally. Tax time brings on added stress, and many of us need to take precautions to avoid serious headaches. According to the National Headache Foundation, an organization dedicated to funding research and various treatment options, stress is one of the leading causes of headache pain, especially stress brought on by financial anxiety. The Foundation says stress can activate profound, chronic he...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 14 May 2012 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[First-Time Taxpayer Tips &amp;amp; Tricks]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400486/First-Time-Taxpayer-Tips-Tricks/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Tax strategies for the IRS novice.
You're a new employee and a first-time taxpayer. Now is the time to get serious about financial planning--if you have not done so already. Put accounting on your priority list and focus on serious tax savings. ...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 14 May 2012 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Accounting Job Market Trends and Their Salary Structure]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400479/Accounting-Job-Market-Trends-and-Their-Salary-Structure/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The Present Trends 
2012 has till now, been a year where organizations are still not willing to build on their headcount. However, there is still demand of the best in the industry. Those businesses which are willing to take the chance of counter-cyclical investment will opt for hiring people and take risks to get ahead of the competition....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 01 May 2012 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Cloud Computing and SaaS &quot; Revolutionizing the Accounting Industry!]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400474/Cloud-Computing-and-SaaS--Revolutionizing-the-Accounting-Industry/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Evolving Internet technologies like software-as-a-service and Cloud computing are displacing the picture of accountants sitting in an office with reams of paper work. Using technology and Cloud computing, accountants can enjoy the benefits of quick collaboration; virtual mobility to any place across the globe, anytime; and a marked improvement in services offered to their clients; along with reduced cost of operations....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 17 Apr 2012 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Accountant Careers - Top Myths about Accounting Job Opportunities]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400411/Accountant-Careers-Top-Myths-about-Accounting-Job-Opportunities/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The job of an accountant is in high demand. People are inquisitive about this career as it is a highly lucrative profession. Everyone is not informed well regarding the details of accountant careers. So this has given rise to a lot of misinformation or myths regarding this field of work. In this article we will explore some of the myths surrounding accountant careers....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Sat, 20 Aug 2011 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Accounting Jobs]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400397/Accounting-Jobs/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The Importance of Following Every Law in accounting people belonging to accounts department make sure that firms work efficiently and public records are maintained well, taxes are paid absolutely on time....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 13 Jul 2011 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Finance Jobs]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400398/Finance-Jobs/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Common Myths about Corporate Finance there are several myths about corporate finance. These myths have to be wiped off from peoples minds. Otherwise they will continue to trust an illusion, believing that to be reality....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 13 Jul 2011 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Accountant Jobs - Top Mistakes Made by Tax Accountants]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400399/Accountant-Jobs-Top-Mistakes-Made-by-Tax-Accountants/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The job of an accountant is not an easy job at all. Their work requires long hours and elaborate calculations. They have a lot of responsibilities resting on their shoulders. Therefore, they end up making mistakes....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 13 Jul 2011 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Payroll Jobs - 7 Steps to Working in Payroll]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400400/Payroll-Jobs-7-Steps-to-Working-in-Payroll/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[You will come across many websites on the internet which will provide you with information if you are searching for payroll jobs. Most of these jobsites are free so you don't need to pay a single buck for joining them. For online payroll jobs, you need to upload your resume on these sites and write out a cover letter along with it....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 13 Jul 2011 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Accounting Employment - Top 10 Ways to Succeed in Your Accounting Career]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400401/Accounting-Employment-Top-10-Ways-to-Succeed-in-Your-Accounting-Career/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[In order to have a successful accounting career, you need to have a lot of motivation. You have to prepare yourself for a career in accounting. Preparation is required for enhancing your accounting skills - the chief factor which will yield you success....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 13 Jul 2011 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Financial Careers - How to Blow Away the Competition in Financial Job Seeking]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400402/Financial-Careers-How-to-Blow-Away-the-Competition-in-Financial-Job-Seeking/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Financial careers have been the most sought after jobs for a couple of decades now. And it is expected that demand for these jobs will continue to grow in the future as well. Since so many people desire to have career in finance, there is a lot of competition in the market. So you have to be always on your toes, fighting off competitors as they come your way....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 13 Jul 2011 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Accountant Careers - Q &amp;amp; A About Certified Public Accountant Job Opportunities]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400403/Accountant-Careers-Q-A-About-Certified-Public-Accountant-Job-Opportunities/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[A Certified Public Accountant degree or a CPA degree is very helpful for all accountants. This certificate is the key to several other accounting opportunities - both government as well as public. You will have to appear for an exam in order to achieve this certificate. You have to prepare yourself very well to qualify this exam....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 13 Jul 2011 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Getting an Accounting Job]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400387/Getting-an-Accounting-Job/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Intro

Accounting as defined by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants is,'' The art of recording, classifying, and summarizing in a significant manner and in terms of money, transactions and events which are, in part at least, of financial character, and interpreting the results thereof.''...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 29 Apr 2011 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Career in Corporate Financial Accounting]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400386/Career-in-Corporate-Financial-Accounting/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Corporations are always in need of filling financial accounting jobs. This should come as no surprise since those seeking a career as a corporate accountant will likely deliver a tremendous help to any corporation in which they are hired....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 26 Apr 2011 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Part Time Accounting Jobs - Tips for Taking on Accounting Part Time]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400385/Part-Time-Accounting-Jobs-Tips-for-Taking-on-Accounting-Part-Time/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Since accountants and auditors have well-paying jobs, we can assume that part time accounting jobs also pay well in comparison with other part-time jobs. Accounting jobs are desk jobs with little to no exposure to possibly harmful situations and yet these jobs still offer sufficient daily challenges to keep the worker on his toes. However, balancing part time tax jobs and other part time CPA jobs with school activities, family concerns and a social life can be difficult, to say the least....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 24 Feb 2011 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Forensic Accounting: A Specialty Practice Area Of Accountancy]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400384/Forensic-Accounting-A-Specialty-Practice-Area-Of-Accountancy/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The word ''forensic'' or a forensic science job might cause you to think about the process of working a crime scene.]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 23 Feb 2011 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Accounting Manager Jobs - How to Find Accounting Manager Job Opportunities]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400383/Accounting-Manager-Jobs-How-to-Find-Accounting-Manager-Job-Opportunities/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Searching for accounting manager jobs?  Leaders of the company always make sure that their clients receive satisfaction and adequate levels of service. This is one of the important duties of account managers. They help the company maintain good relationships will their clients. The accounting manager job description includes increasing corporate profits levels through contacting clients and ensuring that their needs are being met in a timely manner. Most of their jobs are like accountant jobs...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Sat, 29 Jan 2011 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Accountant Jobs - Tips on Working in Accounting]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400378/Accountant-Jobs-Tips-on-Working-in-Accounting/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Those seeking out accountant jobs are making a wise choice. The career of accounting is one that can set the stage for making a truly excellent living. There is always a need for professional accountants and a talented accounted can certainly succeed in private service or by working for a company. Either way, those with the desire to venture into the realm of professional accountant jobs will quickly find that they made a wise career choice....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 27 Jan 2011 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Finance Jobs - 7 Steps to Success in Finance Job Opportunities]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400379/Finance-Jobs-7-Steps-to-Success-in-Finance-Job-Opportunities/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The world of finance is a vast one. Those seeking finance careers can take solace in the fact that there will always be opportunities for those hoping to land a successful career. Why is this?]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 27 Jan 2011 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Federal Accounting Jobs - Tips on Seeking Out Federal Accounting Job Opportunities]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400380/Federal-Accounting-Jobs-Tips-on-Seeking-Out-Federal-Accounting-Job-Opportunities/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Are you searching for federal accounting jobs? That should not be your concern anymore because the following tips on seeking out federal government accounting jobs and employment opportunities will surely bring you one....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 27 Jan 2011 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Government Accounting Jobs - Top 10 Ways to Succeed in Government Accounting]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400381/Government-Accounting-Jobs-Top-10-Ways-to-Succeed-in-Government-Accounting/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Working in the government is what most jobseekers are looking for because of the security, pay, and opportunities that are offered. There are many in demand jobs like government accounting jobs, engineering jobs, medical jobs and many more posted in different job search....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 27 Jan 2011 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Senior Accounting Jobs - Top 10 Skills you need as a Senior Accountant]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400382/Senior-Accounting-Jobs-Top-10-Skills-you-need-as-a-Senior-Accountant/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Accounting is currently one of the most in demand jobs. Every business establishment and entity needs an accountant. There are a lot of accounting jobs and opportunities that await those who are into this field. These can be browsed from a lot of job search sites in the internet. One of the target jobs of most jobseekers are senior accounting jobs and other high accounting positions. These positions are so in demand and offer a lot of opportunities and very attractive pay. Most senior account...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 27 Jan 2011 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Accountant Jobs - How to Excel in Accountant Jobs]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400374/Accountant-Jobs-How-to-Excel-in-Accountant-Jobs/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[In 2010, accountant jobs paid an annual average salary of $63,000, although supervisory accountants and government accountants can earn as high as $105,000 in gross salary. Indeed, even the entry level junior accountant jobs in large firms pay well so much so that student loans from the college years can be paid off sooner than expected. Salaries for tax accountant jobs pay even better, especially when one is a tax partner - $199,000 in a year....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 05 Jan 2011 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Accounting Job Search - Q &amp;amp; A about Accounting Job Search]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400375/Accounting-Job-Search-Q-A-about-Accounting-Job-Search/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[In many ways, an accounting job search is similar to searching for jobs in other professions, such as engineering. You have to browse through the available positions found on the accounting job search engines, which are definitely more productive in terms of easily finding and then applying for the most promising jobs. Just place the right keywords in the search box, choose from among the accounting job listings and then apply for the jobs by submitting an online application form....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 05 Jan 2011 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Finance Jobs - How to Succeed in Finance Jobs]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400376/Finance-Jobs-How-to-Succeed-in-Finance-Jobs/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Finance jobs are the most in-demand jobs for the simple reason that every individual, corporation and organization will handle money and its related forms like securities, commodities and futures. Banks, insurance firms and other financial institutions as well as small businesses, non-profit organizations and well-off individuals will require the services of an educated, trained and experienced professional to record, report and manage their money. These avenues are the best ways to find the ...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 05 Jan 2011 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Financial Careers - Top 10 Accounting Job Opportunities]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400377/Financial-Careers-Top-10-Accounting-Job-Opportunities/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Recession or no recession, financial careers, financial jobs, and financial planning careers will continue to be attractive.  Managing and keeping track of a company's financial resources remains important in any economic environment....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 05 Jan 2011 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Basics of an Accounting Career]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400373/Basics-of-an-Accounting-Career/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Accounting is one of the most popular majors across America right now. There are over 35,000 students getting their B.S degrees in accounting every year. The reason is that the starting salaries for accounting majors are among the highest, matched only by engineering majors....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 11 Nov 2010 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Healthcare Accounting Jobs- 5 Steps to Obtain Healthcare Accounting Jobs]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400372/Healthcare-Accounting-Jobs-5-Steps-to-Obtain-Healthcare-Accounting-Jobs/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Not surprisingly, there is a lot of similarity between what it takes for one to successfully apply for healthcare accounting jobs and what it takes to apply for any other accounting jobs. However, healthcare accounting employment does require that an applicant have certain specialized knowledge on the inner workings of the health care industry. Healthcare accounting careers are in the unique position of benefiting from the best of both worlds - the US Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that ...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 18 Oct 2010 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[The Ins and Outs of Accounting Jobs at Home]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Accounting is considered to be the language of businesses all over the world. The reason why such a statement has been heard over and over again in business circles for ages now is that businesses depend heavily on their accountants or accounts departments. Although the majority of organizations and firms employ dedicated accountants, there is this recent trend where many firms and companies have started offering home accounting jobs to many professionals. This new trend of accounting work at...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 20 Sep 2010 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Types of Freelance Accounting Jobs]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400371/Types-of-Freelance-Accounting-Jobs/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The idea of using freelancers is gradually taking hold in the majority of industries and fields. The reason is simple; it s the fact that the whole concept is extremely beneficial for both parties involved. The one hiring and the one being hired are also known as the employer and the employee. There are incomparable advantages that freelance employment offers. These days at any given point in time, you will find a variety of freelance accounting jobs available online. However, the freelance a...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 20 Sep 2010 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[What Do Bilingual Accounting Jobs Entail?]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400369/What-Do-Bilingual-Accounting-Jobs-Entail/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Even though, from a macro point of view, there are only two types of accounting jobs, accounting vacancies come in a variety of types and formats. The reason why the job vacancies in this field vary so much is that accounting depends on a lot of things such as the company and its operations, the location that the company is operating in, the kind of products or services involved and many other related variables. One type of job that is found under the broader title of accounting is bilingual ...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Sat, 18 Sep 2010 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Best Place to find Telecommute Accounting Jobs]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400366/Best-Place-to-find-Telecommute-Accounting-Jobs/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The nice aspect to the Internet is it has made it possible to work from home in fields such as accounting, which for many means having a better quality of life. This means you can find work in many fields including telecommute accounting jobs, various types of accounting jobs, and contract accounting jobs....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 02 Sep 2010 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[What are Contract Accounting Jobs and how do they differ from Employees]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400367/What-are-Contract-Accounting-Jobs-and-how-do-they-differ-from-Employees/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Independent contracting is nothing new, but it has become more popular than ever with accountants that work more as freelancers, which give them more freedom to work where, they want and when they want. This means that contract accounting jobs, the types of accounting jobs, and telecommute accounting jobs are all a possibility if you want to work on contractor basis....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 02 Sep 2010 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[What are the Different Types of Accounting Jobs?]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[If you work in accounting, most of your friends and families assume that accounting is all the same and there are not any different areas, which you know is not true. The truth is there is many types of accounting jobs such as telecommute accounting jobs and contract accounting jobs. The key is finding your niche so that you are happy with the career you have chosen....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 02 Sep 2010 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[San Diego Careers]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400365/San-Diego-Careers/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Prevailing San Diego careers are found in the top four industries of the city which are agriculture, manufacturing, tourism and defense.  The city was rated as the fifth wealthiest city in the United States with around 1.3 million people from diverse cultures and races.  San Diego is a city that has managed to keep the balance between economy and culture through preservation of its history and great emphasis on recreation and arts....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 26 Aug 2010 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[The Details of an Accountant Job]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400362/The-Details-of-an-Accountant-Job/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The job market has been very difficult for the last several years, and finding a career has proven to be even more difficult than usual.]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 16 Jul 2010 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Tips and Tricks to Find Accounting Jobs in a Difficult Job Market]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400363/Tips-and-Tricks-to-Find-Accounting-Jobs-in-a-Difficult-Job-Market/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[It is no secret that right now people are struggling to find jobs.  More and more people are finding themselves out of work.  This can be a very stressful situation for anyone, but the truth is that there are jobs out there.  However, to find them you have to know where to look....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 16 Jul 2010 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[What Do Account Jobs Pay, and Is the Work Right For You?]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400364/What-Do-Account-Jobs-Pay-and-Is-the-Work-Right-For-You/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[If you are lucky you work because you love what you do.  However, not all jobs that you are passionate about pay you enough to take care of yourself and your family.]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 16 Jul 2010 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[What Kind Of Accounting Job Descriptions Fit Your Skills?]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400359/What-Kind-Of-Accounting-Job-Descriptions-Fit-Your-Skills/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[While the field of accounting has experienced a contraction as of late, just like the rest of the world economy, with many accounting professionals still in search of accounting work, there are still plenty of positions available for persons with accounting experience in search of employment. Unlike some other fields, however, there will be an inevitable rebound in the profession since companies of all sizes will still have a need for experienced, skilled accountants who are aware of best pra...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 08 Jul 2010 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[What Kinds Of Accounts Jobs Are Out There?]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400360/What-Kinds-Of-Accounts-Jobs-Are-Out-There/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Even in our somewhat slow economy, there still is (and always will be) a call for people whose professional training and experience is in accounting. In the midst of the deepest of recessions, there is still money being made somewhere, after all and these professionals who staff accounts jobs are just as important then as in a healthy economy. There may not be quite as many options at the present for account employment, but things are bound to pick up sooner rather than later and of course, t...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 08 Jul 2010 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Starting Your Search For Accountants Jobs]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400361/Starting-Your-Search-For-Accountants-Jobs/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[For the new graduate with a degree in accounting or for the accounting professional who is looking for the next step in their career, there is both good news and bad news. The bad news is of course the same across every industry: the sudden economic downturn and slow pace of recovery mean that there are simply less accountants jobs out there then there were a few years back....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 08 Jul 2010 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Account Manager Careers - Understanding the Nature of Sales Account Management Jobs in Business Industry]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400358/Account-Manager-Careers-Understanding-the-Nature-of-Sales-Account-Management-Jobs-in-Business-Industry/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Generally, an account manager of an organization holds a challenging account manager job. He has the responsibility to keep on the systematic recording and summarizing of the financial business transactions of a business, industry, or institutional agency....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 17 Jun 2010 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Rosy Outlook on Accounting Job Openings]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400355/Rosy-Outlook-on-Accounting-Job-Openings/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The global economic recession has made and continues to make the job outlook and the employment prospects for many professionals less than satisfactory. Just to cite an example, lawyers are already feeling the crunch so much so that many have decided to seek other careers. For many, a career in the accounting profession appears very attractive and for good reasons, too....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 26 May 2010 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Taking Advantage of the Accounting Job Opportunities]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400356/Taking-Advantage-of-the-Accounting-Job-Opportunities/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Oftentimes, we cannot argue with the numbers especially when plenty of surveys, research and analysis have been poured into them. This is all too true with accounting job opportunities, which the Department of Labor attests have a favorable growth rate of approximately 22 percent in the decade from 2008 through 2018. Take note that said rate represents an additional 279,400 accounting employment listings over the same period - truly a boon to the many unemployed and underemployed individuals ...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 26 May 2010 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Comprehensive Guide to an Accounting Job Description]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400357/Comprehensive-Guide-to-an-Accounting-Job-Description/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Many of the most in-demand jobs today are in the accounting and auditing fields. Numerous factors are attributed to the profession's resiliency in the face of the recession such as the increasing emphasis on accountability, transparency and integrity in the financial sectors as well as the growth of the national and global economies. And just like any profession, the accounting and auditing profession has its fair share of rights, responsibilities and rewards....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 26 May 2010 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[How to Get Accounting Assistant Jobs]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400352/How-to-Get-Accounting-Assistant-Jobs/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Accounting assistant jobs are clerical in nature but distinguished from the clerical jobs because their position will deal with the recording of fiscal matters. An accountant assistant may prepare invoices, balance time sheets, assist with customer accounts, and many other routine matters that require day to day attention in a firm. Most companies use computers to document their accounts and the accounting assistant should be conversant with basic computer software for accounting and spreadsh...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Sat, 15 May 2010 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[How to Find Accounting Job Postings]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400353/How-to-Find-Accounting-Job-Postings/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[If money makes the world go round then accountants are right there pushing it along. Every business, every enterprise every government has a need for accountants because even if they do not make a product, sell a service or see a profit they must allocate resources, pay bills, project budgets and account for expenditures. The accountant in an organization may prepare profit and loss statements. Analyze budget and expenditures. Monitor the system for compliance and ensure the accounting proced...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Sat, 15 May 2010 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[How to Find Accounting Finance Jobs]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400354/How-to-Find-Accounting-Finance-Jobs/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The field of accounting finance jobs is a wide one with jobs available from that of financial planner to that of a commercial banker. The person with the accounting degree is not necessarily bound to the ole of only an accountant or auditor but the degree opens up other doors which can allow the individual to expand their personal horizons....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Sat, 15 May 2010 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Professionals in Demand - Job Accounting]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400349/Professionals-in-Demand-Job-Accounting/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[One of the most vital and occasionally overlooked roles in any industry, government or non-profit endeavor is that of the job accounting for the resources any endeavor has at its disposal. Money makes the world go around. and jobs accounting for the money and materials at any entity's disposal are vital.  Even nonprofit organizations must know what funds they have at their disposal, what materials they have and be able to project their income and outlay for each budgetary cycle. Governments u...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 03 May 2010 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Accountant Jobs - Still Growing]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400350/Accountant-Jobs-Still-Growing/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Accountant jobs have a bright outlook even in today's tight job market and while other recent graduates may be searching for any job utilizing their skills, jobs for accountants grow and a recent graduate may be choosing instead, which job is best for them. Money and goods must be accounted for no matter what the organization's end goal, the accountant is the person responsible for this in industry and in government. Even with a tight job market, as long as there is money and goods to account...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 03 May 2010 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Finding Online Accounting Jobs]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400351/Finding-Online-Accounting-Jobs/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The future looks bright for the professional who specializes in accounting and finding accounting jobs online is the newest trend in employment search. Rather than focus on crafting a resume, searching the newspapers, driving to human resources offices and dropping off resumes and cover, today s accounting professionals are logging on and checking their emails for job offers. They scour the message boards and professional sites for job leads and an increasing number register with job search s...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 03 May 2010 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Account Management Jobs &quot; A Challenging Account Management Careers]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400348/Account-Management-Jobs--A-Challenging-Account-Management-Careers/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[It's not easy for a account manager to handle the account management jobs.  The task is very challenging which involves a sensitive work to analyze, and verify financial reports either for businesses, industrial and government organizations. The account manager foresees income for the organization, calculates how much in taxes the organization needs to pay, and monitors the cost of running the organization. How the company works financially is the key account manager jobs....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 26 Apr 2010 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Why Should You Work In Part-Time Accounting Jobs?]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400345/Why-Should-You-Work-In-Part-Time-Accounting-Jobs/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The accounting industry is a large one, with roughly three and a half million people functioning in the accounting industry as bookkeepers, accountants, and accounting and auditing clerks.]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 15 Apr 2010 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[When Are Temporary Accounting Jobs A Good Idea?]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400346/When-Are-Temporary-Accounting-Jobs-A-Good-Idea/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Those who work in temporary accounting jobs are often people who are between jobs and looking for work, or people who only want to work part time, instead of committing to a full-time job for a variety of reasons....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 15 Apr 2010 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[How Best To Conduct Your Accounting Job Search]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400347/How-Best-To-Conduct-Your-Accounting-Job-Search/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Do you like numbers, and do you like to work with them? Then chances are, a job in the accounting industry is a good fit for you. First, it's up to you to figure out what you want to do, and then get the proper education so that you will be qualified for the work you want to see....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 15 Apr 2010 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Job Options available in Accounting]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400344/Job-Options-available-in-Accounting/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Accountant Jobs and the Options Available

An accountant forms the backbone of every company. All kind of businesses, even including those businesses that are established and run by individuals, require experts to keep track of their accounts....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 30 Mar 2010 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Steps to Career Success in Accounting]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Introduction
If you have decided to work as an accountant or in the field of accountancy then you have to start planning before getting involved in to this career. This planning will be helping you to become successful for achieving your goal....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 25 Mar 2010 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Finance and Accounting Carrier Opportunities in Canada]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400343/Finance-and-Accounting-Carrier-Opportunities-in-Canada/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Introduction
Canada is the world's second largest country and one of the world's wealthiest nations.  Despite of economic recession, Canada's economy remains stable.  It is true that there is a significant increase to Canada's unemployment rate this year compared to last year but this is very minimal if you analyze the overall population of the country....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 25 Mar 2010 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Profession of Accountancy]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400340/Profession-of-Accountancy/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[According to recent economic news, it is necessary to make sure that money is handled carefully and legally more important than ever.  To navigate the ins and outs of capital and keep all current processing legal, skilled accountants in the area of taxes and financial accountability are necessary....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 22 Mar 2010 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Career Opportunities As An Accountant]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400341/Career-Opportunities-As-An-Accountant/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Everyone should choose a profession with great care. The right choice of a profession is very important. We can do well in life if we choose a proper profession.]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 22 Mar 2010 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Accounting Career Choices for Beginners]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400339/Accounting-Career-Choices-for-Beginners/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Need of Accounting People
Accounting career is composed of many different positions and because of the wide composition of this career; this is among the top choices of many college students....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 19 Mar 2010 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Starting a Career at the Bank]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400338/Starting-a-Career-at-the-Bank/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Working at a bank is very different from working at your local fast food restaurant. There are a few steps to keep in mind when looking for employment in a financial institution....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 16 Mar 2010 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Mention Facts and Trends in Accounting]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400337/Mention-Facts-and-Trends-in-Accounting/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[A ''Fact'' is an incontrovertible truth. When we speak about accounting today we have to take into consideration the facts and the trends. The term trend is intended as tendency. When we apply these terms for accountancy we have to analyze the facts of accountancy in this 21st century and the application statistical techniques to make and justify the financial statements....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Accounting Jobs in Louisville - How to find?]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400335/Accounting-Jobs-in-Louisville-How-to-find/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Finding accounting jobs in Louisville are not as difficult as they were in the past.  With the help of information technology field you can easily access to the internet and find the vacancies....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 02 Mar 2010 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Accounting Manger Jobs - How to Get?]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400336/Accounting-Manger-Jobs-How-to-Get/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[An accounting manager must have good knowledge, skills and ability to do the job better.  They have to help raise up the business in times of financial crisis.  Due to the development of information technology each and every company are utilizing computer appliances to do all the office work....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 02 Mar 2010 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Be Successful at Accounting or Accountancy Career]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400332/Be-Successful-at-Accounting-or-Accountancy-Career/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Accounting is a very old concept. The term came into existence in the very long centuries. The accounting is an art or a science which does the work of accounts. Every organization maintains accounts. The accounts maintenance is important for various reasons. When you maintain the company accounts, you need to h...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 04 Feb 2010 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[How to Become an Account Manager]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400333/How-to-Become-an-Account-Manager/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Accounting is a very important field. Accounting is very much required and essential in the financial sector. The accounting field is formed to keep the accounts of the finances. There are different reasons why accounting came into existence. There are different definitions of the accounting. Accounting is a branch that does the work of accounts in the finances. Accounting is a field which does the journalizing, ledgering, passing entries, rectifying entries, making final accounts. Accounting...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 04 Feb 2010 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Wages for Men and Women in Accounting]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400331/Wages-for-Men-and-Women-in-Accounting/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Wages are the hard-earned income of the laborers or workers. The wagers refer to the income or salary of the workers or laborers for their hard-work and service that they give to the organization.]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 03 Feb 2010 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Survive in an Accounting Auditing Career]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400330/Survive-in-an-Accounting-Auditing-Career/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Accounting is very important in any organization. Every organization employs the accounting field in its organization. Accounting is required for various reasons. There are many benefits of accounting. Accounting is termed as a science or art. Accounting can be defined as the art of recording, classifying, summarizing and making final accounts. The accounting is very useful in times when the company needs to retrieve the current financial position of the firm. The accounting is also very help...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 02 Feb 2010 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Accounting Career Spotlight - Payroll Administrator]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400329/Accounting-Career-Spotlight-Payroll-Administrator/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[With a general enlargement of a commercial operation as well as craving arena, a sequence of payroll administrators has increased drastically. Running any business, either large or small, currently requires dedicated bid as well as gifted professionals. In fact, it will not be wrong to state which these days, payroll administrators have been personification a critical purpose in assuring which a commercial operation runs smoothly....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 13 Jan 2010 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Medical Billing and Coding Schools]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400328/Medical-Billing-and-Coding-Schools/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Medical billing is one of the fastest growing professions today. When you talk about medical billing, you must also consider the fact that while there are no true college courses devoted to the profession there are various medical billing and coding schools available to teach you everything you need to know to make a living in the field....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 07 Jan 2010 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Becoming a Notary in Idaho]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400327/Becoming-a-Notary-in-Idaho/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Becoming a notary is unlike most other jobs out there because you can be held responsible in a court of law if you do not do your job properly. This means that everything that you do must be done extremely carefully because you would not want to be part of a fraud case. You must get proper identification from anyone that you are dealing with, as this job is not like an accounting job where you will simply punch in numbers and go home at the end of the day.]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 18 Dec 2009 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Training To Become An Accountant]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400322/Training-To-Become-An-Accountant/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Accounting is a broad field, with different areas of specialization and a wide range of career paths.  Pursuing a career as an accountant generally requires a university degree, and for public practice and for many higher-level positions in industry, a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license is required.  Professional accountants must also keep themselves up-to-date with continuing professional education throughout their careers....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 17 Dec 2009 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Duties of Chief Accounting Officer]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400323/Duties-of-Chief-Accounting-Officer/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[A chief accounting officer (CAO) is typically responsible for overseeing all aspects of an organization's accounting function.  The C-level position often reports to top level management and requires extensive experience....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 17 Dec 2009 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Want To Change Your Career to an Accountant]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400324/Want-To-Change-Your-Career-to-an-Accountant/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Everyone feels at one time or another that it is time to make a career change.  Sometimes deciding what the right career path is, can be daunting.  Doing what you love for a living is a blessing, and everyone should have that opportunity.  If you do what you love for a living, you will never work a day in your life....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 17 Dec 2009 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Is The Accountancy Field - A Rewarding Career Choice?]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400325/Is-The-Accountancy-Field-A-Rewarding-Career-Choice/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[One of the best careers around today is by far the accounting or accountancy field.  This is a huge field and the prospects for jobs are always on the top.  As long as there is money, there will always be need for accountants.  The many opportunities available to you if you choose an accounting career are a lot to choose from....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 17 Dec 2009 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Career Advice: Accounting Jobs]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400321/Career-Advice-Accounting-Jobs/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[For people looking for accounting jobs, the opportunities are much more varied than you might think.  For example, while accountancy firms and businesses all require accountants, you might be surprised to learn that there are jobs in accounting available with employers such as the police and the NHS.  Working for an employer in the public sector offers great benefits, including pensions and holidays, so if you're a trained accountant you'll find lots of great finance jobs available in the pub...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 11 Dec 2009 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[How to Become a Notary in Idaho]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400319/How-to-Become-a-Notary-in-Idaho/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[A notary is a person of integrity and appointed by Secretary of State to serve public as an unbiased and impartial witness at the time of signing legal documents. These professionals are required to prevent any kind of fraud....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 09 Dec 2009 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[How to Find Companies That Hire Home Accountants and Bookkeepers]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400320/How-to-Find-Companies-That-Hire-Home-Accountants-and-Bookkeepers/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Work from home accountant and bookkeeper jobs can be easily found locally with large / small companies or also with specialized billing firms nationally. Various companies are discovering that they can run their office without regular workers. Enabling the workers to work from their home decrease the operation costs as well as keep the employees happy. Especially, the small firms are finding it extremely advantageous ...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 09 Dec 2009 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[A Job in the Growing Accounting Field]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400317/A-Job-in-the-Growing-Accounting-Field/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, the accounting field is experiencing tremendous and steady growth. Qualified accountants will never fall short of jobs as they are needed in all public and private organizations whether big or small. If you love to work with numbers and math is one of your better subjects, then accounting is the right field you should pursue....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Is Career in Accounting for You?]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400318/Is-Career-in-Accounting-for-You/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Those who ask whether accounting as a career is difficult will do well to know the answer varies from person to person. Some people find accounting extremely difficult whereas others find it interesting and challenging. The degree of difficulty in accounting for any person depends on ones interest, mental ability and personality. In the current gloomy economic environment, the accounting profession is one where qualif...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Facing Evolving Challenges in the Finance Industry]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400316/Facing-Evolving-Challenges-in-the-Finance-Industry/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[This is a time of upheaval throughout the financial sector and anyone interested in accounting careers needs to be well aware of the changing climate that faces new graduates as well as those transitioning into accounting jobs, especially at hedge funds and other investment firms. The current economic slump, the failure of firms once deemed too big to fail, and accounting scandals involving investment funds which turned out to be Ponzi schemes have meant that changes are being made and at lea...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[The Job of an Accounts Auditor]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400315/The-Job-of-an-Accounts-Auditor/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Every organization has to maintain accounts in order to know the inflow and outflow of income. The expenses and other financial matters also need to be calculated in order to calculate the final loss or profit. The accounts are maintained by the accountants in the company. To check the accounts and review them, auditors are appointed. It is the job of the auditor to review the financial records of the ...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Make a Career in Accounting Clerk Jobs]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400313/Make-a-Career-in-Accounting-Clerk-Jobs/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[For people interested in working in the vast accounting industry, a host of job opportunities are there to choose from. One key job in the accounting industry is that of an accounting clerk and it is ideal starting point for aspirants considering getting into accounting field. As a profession, the job of an accounting clerk can be extremely challenging. It is the most preferred entry-level position to ...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[IFRS and Finance Companies in US]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400311/IFRS-and-Finance-Companies-in-US/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The CFO's of many of the country's leading companies have decided to put a hold on giving their resources to the implementation of IFRS (International Financial Reporting Standards).  They have not been given a definite effective date by the Securities and Exchange Commission so they do not feel that it is a priority....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Careers in Forensic Accounting]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400312/Careers-in-Forensic-Accounting/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[When it comes to career advancement, one of the industries that has lucrative, rewarding careers, is the accounting sector. Forensic accounting careers offer much more than sitting behind a desk tallying balance sheets and income statements. On the contrary, these are the types of jobs that require a special talent and desire to succeed in the field....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Accounting Alumni Networks are Helpful]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400310/Accounting-Alumni-Networks-are-Helpful/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The field of accounting is most definitely a competitive one and those looking to increase their chances of succeeding in the profession need a lot of help and support. Of course, those that may not have a significant network of contacts in the field will most definitely be at a disadvantage....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[How to Become a Bookkeeper at Home]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400308/How-to-Become-a-Bookkeeper-at-Home/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[When you are looking to become a bookkeeper from your home, you will need to look at all of the options that are out there and determine what it is you will want to be in as far as how it is you will work your business. There are many different options and specialties you will need to look at when you are looking to become a bookkeeper....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2009 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Actuarial Job Descriptions and Accountabilities]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400309/Actuarial-Job-Descriptions-and-Accountabilities/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Actuaries are individuals who in charge of figuring out the risks that are involved with insurance related incidents within an organization, which means that the job description includes a wide range of financial aspects of the company. This is one of the many finance jobs that people are clamoring to get, but it is definitely a jo...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2009 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Accountants and Auditors &quot; A Rapidly Growing Profession]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400305/Accountants-and-Auditors--A-Rapidly-Growing-Profession/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[As per Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2008-09 Edition  from US Bureau of Labor Statistics there are various job titles in business and financial operations occupations such as accountants and auditors, appraisers and assessors of real estate, budget analysts etc. For the sake of elaboration we will take the job titles of accountants and auditors, which is a rapidly growing profession....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[A Career as a Forensic Accountant]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400306/A-Career-as-a-Forensic-Accountant/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Amongst the most rapidly emerging areas in the present day market of accounting jobs is the forensic accounting. This specific area is dynamic and interesting, and also provides unlimited prospects for the coming few decades....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Want To Become a Qualified Accountant?]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400307/Want-To-Become-a-Qualified-Accountant/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The question of becoming a qualified accountant might be raised by any person who is heading for building his line of business in the profession of accountancy. It is very obvious that smart people are always enthusiastic to search out some evidence of the skills and competence which they possess. There are, however, copious numbers of people who wish to be a]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Best Bets to Prepare for the CPA Exam]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400303/Best-Bets-to-Prepare-for-the-CPA-Exam/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[When you're preparing for accountant employment or are looking for accounts jobs, one of the things you are going to have to do is to prepare for the CPA exam. The CPA exam, formally known as the Uniform Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Examination, is just one part of your preparation, of course; you'll also have to make sure you have all the required experience and education....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2009 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Technology in Accounting Today]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400304/Technology-in-Accounting-Today/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Information technology seems to be the buzzword today. Ever since the introduction of the personal computer, it has done a great job of taking the world by storm, and businesses have adapted it, transferring their paper records to computer hard drives. It is not uncommon for accounting graduates these days to have a deep background in certain office suites such as Excel, Word, and even Access....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2009 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Accounting Jobs are a Great Choice]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400301/Accounting-Jobs-are-a-Great-Choice/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[It might look like all the jobs in the financial sector are drying up and blowing away, but that isn't true for everything. Public accounting jobs have stayed healthy and strong. Salaries are even increasing for people with lots of experience and good skills. Recent information tells us that despite economic troubles, accounting careers are a viable option. Public accounting firms are still looking for highly skilled applicants to help their clients....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2009 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[From Controller to Consultant]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400302/From-Controller-to-Consultant/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Accounting jobs are in high demand, especially if you know your stuff. That is to say that you are the best of the best, and you have the ability to pull a company through a financial hardship with more than a small degree of success. If you manage to pull this off, you can see how other accounting careers will open up, and you may even be in demand as a consultant....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2009 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Accounting: You Just Cannot Do Without It!]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400298/Accounting-You-Just-Cannot-Do-Without-It/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Accounting is a source of communication related to financial information of any business firm or entity to various users like managers and shareholders. It is the job of an accountant to communicate through financial statements, showing the various economic resources in terms of]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2009 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Accounting: Career Prospects in Financial Accounting]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400299/Accounting-Career-Prospects-in-Financial-Accounting/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Accountants have the duty of the compilation, preparation, and analysis of various records on finances. The duties of exact depend on the title of an accountant, his or her place, or field of employment. The fields in this career of accounting are three, which are private accounting, public accounting, and government accounting. And the classes for the accountants are economic, business, accounting, and f...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2009 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Can You Find Your Way in a Declining Economy?]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400300/Can-You-Find-Your-Way-in-a-Declining-Economy/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Accounting jobs might be plentiful, but even at that they can be someone hard to obtain. When you go to school for a CPA in some states, you will be required to attain 150 hours of classes, and if you end up short of that then you are going to have a serious problem. Even if you do gain all the hours you need, what are your chances of attaining any sort of accounting jobs? There are a number of questions that you will need to ask yourself....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2009 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[No Job is Recession Proof but These Finance and Accounting Jobs Come Close]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400296/No-Job-is-Recession-Proof-but-These-Finance-and-Accounting-Jobs-Come-Close/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[During a recession, there are plenty of chances for jobs to fall by the wayside, and there are plenty of places where the economy is going to be hurting. Many jobs are going to be hit by a recession, and no matter what industry you are working in, you might find that it is nearly impossible to be sure of your own job security. However, you'll be happy to know that even in a recession, where no job is completely secure; there are some jobs that are going to be much less likely to be eliminated...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2009 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Sorting out the Options in Accounting Education]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400297/Sorting-out-the-Options-in-Accounting-Education/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[In order to have any great career, it is important for you to have the right education to start with. Only the right education is going to provide you with the means to move forward toward the career that you want. If you are looking at accounting careers, it is important to think about the various education options that you have for your career. All careers need to have a certain level of education, and so when you figure out what you would like to do  whether you want clerk jobs, other a...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2009 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Fight Fraud as an Accountant]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400295/Fight-Fraud-as-an-Accountant/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[There are many different ways that you can take control over your own life, and find jobs that fit you and that fit your personality in a good way. If you are someone who has a heightened sense of responsibility, and someone who wants to make sure that everyone plays by the rules, you might consider working accounting jobs. There are many different accounting careers that you might be interested in. When you work clerk jobs, or other accounting careers, you are going to be able to fight fraud...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2009 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Break into Tax Accounting!]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400293/Break-into-Tax-Accounting/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[You've probably heard about tax accountant sometime in the past but you might not have known exactly what it was. Essentially, this is a person that helps people to file tax returns. There is a chance that you have used a service like this sometime in the past when you needed to get your taxes done. If you think that this might be something that you want to do for a career then there are a few steps that you need to take in order to do it, and while some of them might prove to be rather diffi...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2009 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Moving Into Public Accounting - What You Need to Know]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400294/Moving-Into-Public-Accounting-What-You-Need-to-Know/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Did you know that by moving back and forth between two areas, corporate and public accounting, it's possible to boost your salary? It takes the right kind of experience and credentials, and you have to be smart about it, since many people find they have to deal with a pay cut when they move to the world of public accounting. That's because accountants without any public experience have to start at an entry level salary. The lack of technical experience will unfortunately influence even your e...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2009 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Accounting: Myth vs Realty]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400291/Accounting-Myth-vs-Realty/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[There are many important things to think about when it comes to accounting and to the type of career where you work with money. When it comes to working with the accounting career, there are certain important things that you need to be aware of before you start....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2009 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Environmental Activists do it for the Green]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400292/Environmental-Activists-do-it-for-the-Green/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[When you are ready to begin to do good work, it is important to think of the different types of careers that you might be interested in. Only by doing the right career will you be able to have a life and livelihood that makes you happy, and that does good things for the world around you. Working with environmental issues, or even doing jobs like accounting jobs, can be good things to do, no matter what type of life you are interested in. Clerk jobs are types of jobs that are going to fit into...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2009 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Why Accountants Might Prefer Working as Internal Auditors]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400288/Why-Accountants-Might-Prefer-Working-as-Internal-Auditors/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Most people don't really know the difference between internal and external auditing. They think that all accounting jobs are exactly the same. While they're similar, there definitely are some differences, however. Let's take a look at why you might prefer being an internal auditor to have a job as an external auditor....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2009 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[How to Become a Financial Auditor]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400289/How-to-Become-a-Financial-Auditor/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Auditors are an important part of the accounting sector. An auditor is a person who performs a job that is related closely to an accountant. The job of an auditor is to personally review and do a follow up of the financial credibility of a particular company. The methods for the job can be rather straightforward and simple, altho...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2009 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Want to be a Tax Accountant?]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400290/Want-to-be-a-Tax-Accountant/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[A tax accountant is a person who has to follow a set of principles for accounting for tax related jobs. You are supposed to fill in tax returns as well as plan the tax obligations of the future. The job of a tax accountant depends on the place that they work in and the employer they work for.]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2009 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Forging a Career in Public Accounting]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400286/Forging-a-Career-in-Public-Accounting/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Whether you are in a place where you would like to move forward in accounting in general or you have had your eye on working as a public accountant for quite some time, you will discover that there are many things that you can do to make this worthwhile for you. Take some time and really consider what your options are going to be when it comes to public accounting; there are definitely some options that are going to be open to you and some advantages that you are sure to want to have. The tru...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2009 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Look For a Career with Public Accounting]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400287/Look-For-a-Career-with-Public-Accounting/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[When you are in a place where you are thinking about getting certification to act as a public accountant or you have your certification but you are not sure what to do with it, you will find that there are actually many paths that might be open to you. The career of a public accountant can be an interesting and fascinating one and the more time that you spend looking at it, the better off you are going to be. Take a moment to make sure that you know a little about the ups and downs that you m...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2009 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[How to Establish an Accounting Firm]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400285/How-to-Establish-an-Accounting-Firm/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[For anyone who has chosen one of the many accounting careers, it may be profitable to start an independent accounting firm. There are several steps involved and careful attention must be paid to ensure the firm is set up in compliance with all legal issues....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2009 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[The Accountant's Job: What it is all About]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400282/The-Accountant-s-Job-What-it-is-all-About/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Business and institutions run smoothly when all systems are working together. But who is crunching the numbers? An accountant. Without an accountant, no business or institution can keep track of its acquisitions and its gains; and high rollers and the regular Joes would be distraught without an accountant during tax time....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2009 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[What it takes to be an Accountant]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400283/What-it-takes-to-be-an-Accountant/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Any business needs a talent to handle numbers and understand all the fine print that goes with it. An accountant fits the bill and is, by the way, always in demand, recession or not.]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2009 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[What's Hot about Being an Accountant?]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400284/What-s-Hot-about-Being-an-Accountant/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Employment opportunities for accountant jobs will grow through 2016. Accountants are paid well too. That's what's hot about being an accountant and becoming one.]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2009 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[The Business of Carbon Accounting in the Future of the Planet]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400281/The-Business-of-Carbon-Accounting-in-the-Future-of-the-Planet/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[This is an area of accounting and accountability that is going to prove more and more needed and worthy as time marches on and you will see more emphasis on this as a career as the people of the world become more involved in what is happening to the planet and trying to hold the businesses accountable for what they are doing to it....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2009 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Accounting: A Career Outlook]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400279/Accounting-A-Career-Outlook/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Every business, organization, or government agency needs an accountant. Especially with the recent economic slowdown, people who have an education in accounting are becoming more and more indemand. If you want to have a successful career in this field, then read on for a career outlook in accounting....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2009 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Steady Demand for Accounting Jobs]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400280/Steady-Demand-for-Accounting-Jobs/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Certain career choices are more stable than others during business downturns. Accounting jobs are one of these careers. In fact, 32% of CFOs that were recently surveyed by Robert Half's New York Office reported that they were challenged in finding talent, especially in audit and finance....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2009 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Should You Get Into Forensic Accounting]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400278/Should-You-Get-Into-Forensic-Accounting/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Forensic accounting might not be a field you've heard much about, but it can be an exciting career choice for anyone who has a few years of experience as an auditor. These people are the detectives of accounting. They go into companies and other organizations to dig up fraud, work out problems in record keeping, and provide support for attorneys. After the forensic accountant digs up the dirt, lawyers can take action. These specialists are also used to figure out disputes between two organiza...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2009 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Getting the Right Accounting Software For Your New Business]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400275/Getting-the-Right-Accounting-Software-For-Your-New-Business/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Whether you have just put down the first month of rent on your new business space or you have simply made the decision to start running a business from home, you will find that one of the most important things that you are going to need to decide on is whether you have the right kind of accounting software to use. Lots of people start off their business with no idea about what kind of software they need but if you are in a place where you want to see your business grow, you will find that thi...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2009 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Finding Good Accounting Jobs]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400276/Finding-Good-Accounting-Jobs/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[There are various groupings in the accounting jobs field for a job applicant. Each one of them center on the economic processes of a particular company, and puts forward diverse as well as rewarding opportunities....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2009 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Getting Audit Jobs]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400277/Getting-Audit-Jobs/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Generally, an audit job encompasses the evaluation or study of the presentation of a person, project, product or a company. Financial audit enrolls a lot of professionals per year. Financial auditing denotes the analysis of the economic statements of a company....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2009 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[A Career in Accounting Is an Excellent Choice]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400273/A-Career-in-Accounting-Is-an-Excellent-Choice/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The definition of accounting is the study of how a business keeps track of its income and assets over a period of time. Accountants not only prepare financial statements and records, but they also compute costs, compute efficiency gains from new technology, participate in strategic moves in mergers and acquisitions, do quality management, conduct tax strategy, and manage healthcare benefits....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2009 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[What Do I Need to Learn for a Career in Payroll and Accounting]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400274/What-Do-I-Need-to-Learn-for-a-Career-in-Payroll-and-Accounting/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Whether you have always had a head for numbers or you have a truly formidable gift for accounting, you may find that accounting and payroll administration is something that you need to look into. This is a career that has some impressive advancement opportunities, and you'll discover that when you want a job that will really take you places, this might be one. If you are an accounting and payroll administrator, you'll find that there are many specialized skills that you are going to need. Tax...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2009 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Accountants: Educate Yourself in SOX and See Your Salary Rise]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400270/Accountants-Educate-Yourself-in-SOX-and-See-Your-Salary-Rise/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[SOX stands for Sarbanes-Oxley Act. This act was enacted in 2002 and is a U.S. federal law that was created in reaction to several big accounting scandals that affected the likes of Enron and WorldCom. These scandals cost investors billions of dollars when the shares of affected companies collapsed and shook the public's confidence in the securities markets in the United States. The act was signed into law by President George W. Bush....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2009 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Going Global: Universal Accounting Careers]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400271/Going-Global-Universal-Accounting-Careers/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[When a corporation begins to expand overseas it must be aware of trade regulations. It must also pay taxes in numerous national jurisdictions as well as carry out financial reporting and audits-fundamental accounting processes which must remain transparent to the capital markets of the world....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2009 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Accounting: Myth vs. Reality]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400272/Accounting-Myth-vs-Reality/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Do you believe that accounting is a boring career? If that's the case, you probably don't know much about the industry, since there are lots of exciting and interesting accounting jobs. For instance, FBI agents who track smugglers are often CPAs, as are financial advisors to celebrities, software security experts, environmental consultants, and expert witnesses in business trials. Healthcare coordinators, international trade consultants, union financial officers, university professors, CFOs o...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2009 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Supervisor, Accounting Clerks]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400269/Supervisor-Accounting-Clerks/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged in calculating, posting, verifying, and typing duties...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2009 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Repossessor]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400268/Repossessor/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Locates debtors and solicits payment for delinquent accounts and removes merchandise for nonpayment of account...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2009 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Bookkeeper]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400267/Bookkeeper/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Keeps records of financial transactions for establishment, using calculator and computer...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2009 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Tallier]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400266/Tallier/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Performs any combination of following duties to tally products or raw materials, such as field crops, fish, livestock, typewriter and watch parts, and steel ingots, received from suppliers...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2009 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Accounts Payable Jobs]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400264/Accounts-Payable-Jobs/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[All accounting jobs involve a lot of responsibility as finance and taxation is involved. An accounting job requires that the candidate needs to be extremely responsible. The job profile of all accounting and finance jobs is concentrated on the efficiency of the candidate to handle finances flawlessly....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2009 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Working in Accounts Receivable]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400265/Working-in-Accounts-Receivable/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[All accounting receivable jobs or all accountant jobs are generally available with the accounting department of commercial and government organizations. The main duty of accounts receivable jobs include transactions, detailed reporting and tracking of the receivables. Employment opportunities are greatly increasing these days as more and more accountant firms are looking for competent account receivable professionals. Most of the account receivable job positions are usually referred as accoun...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2009 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Finding the Right Accounting Supervisor Jobs]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400262/Finding-the-Right-Accounting-Supervisor-Jobs/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[When you're searching for accounting jobs and you're most interested in a supervising position, you should start by searching for entry level accounting jobs or any basic accounting finance jobs. Accounting manager jobs tend to usually open up to those who are already in the lower ranks. They have the insider information and have already developed a relationship with those who make all the decisions. You can't really expect to land a high position accounting job right from college, so you sho...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2009 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Why would you want an Accounting Director Job?]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400263/Why-would-you-want-an-Accounting-Director-Job/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Accounting jobs can be tedious, but they're necessary when you're working with other people's money. It can put you in some sort of fantasy world as you watch what rich people do to make and spend their money. Accounting Directors can be some of the most rewarding accounting finance jobs. They deal with bigger clients and have other accountants take care of most of the busy legwork. Accounting manager jobs and director jobs are much more rewarding than the entry level accounting jobs simply b...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2009 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Accounting Assistant or Secretary&quot;what's the difference? Accounting assistant jobs]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400260/Accounting-Assistant-or-Secretary-mdash-what-s-the-difference-Accounting-assistant-jobs/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[If one takes a cursory look at the duties performed by an office accountant and a basic secretary, the differences might be hard to see. Both deal with a company's bills. Both work through customer complaints. Both take a huge part in keeping an office organized. And if you've never really thought about this before, you're probably thinking ''Yeah, what is the difference?''...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2009 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[The Current Economy and Accountant Careers&quot;what's the Outlook?]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400261/The-Current-Economy-and-Accountant-Careers-mdash-what-s-the-Outlook/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Accountants primarily work with money. Some accountant jobs provide general tax consultation, and some accountants provide this service specifically for large companies or agencies. So if money is scarce, are accountants out of luck? What's the job industry like for an accountant right now?...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2009 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Production Accountants Get to Work in Hollywood]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400259/Production-Accountants-Get-to-Work-in-Hollywood/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Production accounting jobs are sometimes referred to as ''Hollywood accounting'' and the person associated with this profession is responsible for the project accounting of the cost of film making. Production accountants actually calculate the exact time put down by each worker and also take care of the total indirect cost involved in the project. Sophisticated software has now been developed to aid production accountants in their work. Production accounting is the normal procedure of allocat...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2009 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[As a Graduate You Can Find an Entry Level Accounting Job Online]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400258/As-a-Graduate-You-Can-Find-an-Entry-Level-Accounting-Job-Online/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[These are not just summer jobs.  These are high paying professional positions.  There are accounting jobs available in the federal civil service as well as other government positions and in the private sector.  There are positions available such as Art directors seeking account manager professionals.  Some positions available are the most highly coveted account manager jobs.  Especially in California and other border states there are fluent Spanish speaking individuals needed now.  With the a...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Sat, 17 Jan 2009 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[How to Land That Accounting Job: Tips on Improving Your IT Skills]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400253/How-to-Land-That-Accounting-Job-Tips-on-Improving-Your-IT-Skills/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[As a journalist, I've seen the use of technology and the immense impact it has had on society.  Technology has provided us with fast and effective ways of obtaining everything; from the news to the daily gossip, we have information available with one easy click &quot; literally.  Every industry has been affected by technology, especially the accounting field.  Today, accountants are expected to be knowledgeable in the traditional accounting topics such as bookkeeping, organization, and mathematics...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 12 Jan 2009 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[How to Successfully Market Your Accounting Firm]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400254/How-to-Successfully-Market-Your-Accounting-Firm/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[With an economic recession on the horizon and concerns of a poor job market on many people's mind it is important that accounting professionals work strategically to position their firms to ensure a continued stream of business.  Ultimately, this means marketing your firm so that the public is aware of your company and the services that it offers, as well as to make certain that they choose your firm to satisfy all of their accounting needs.  For in today's competitive environment, marketing ...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 12 Jan 2009 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Accounting Job Selection: What Accounting Field is Right for You?]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400255/Accounting-Job-Selection-What-Accounting-Field-is-Right-for-You/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Accountants and auditors primary job is to make sure that companies run smoothly, their records are in order, and their taxes are paid correctly and in a timely manner.  Accountants and auditors also evaluate and communicate financial information for companies, individual clients, and the government....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 12 Jan 2009 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Learn How to Work in Accounting]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400256/Learn-How-to-Work-in-Accounting/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The record of the money that a company owes to varied sources is known as accounts payable. This form of debt is managed via a record of invoices received; when the invoice arrives, it is added to accounts payable. When the debt is paid, it gets removed from the file. Accounts payable is a sort of credit, whenever a supplier allows the amount to be paid at a later time, after goods have been provided. In a household, account payable is equivalent to bills received for internet, cable, utiliti...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 12 Jan 2009 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Doing Online Accounting from Home]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400257/Doing-Online-Accounting-from-Home/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Those who enjoy working with money and numbers typically enjoy working in accounting positions. The thing is though, not everyone wants to work in a stuffy office and keep the typical nine&quot;to&quot;five position. If this sounds like something that describes you pretty well, then you may want to look into online accounting jobs. These online jobs give you the chance to do the work that you love, make some pretty decent money, and do it all from the comfort of your own home. Some of these will be job...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 12 Jan 2009 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Good in Accounting? Make It Your Career!]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400251/Good-in-Accounting-Make-It-Your-Career/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[There are many different types of jobs that you might be considering. One of the most important things for you to remember when you are choosing jobs is that the things that will most likely impact your career in a positive way are the things that you enjoy doing the mostthe things you would be doing even if you did not have to work. Jobs like financial analyst jobs and accounting job opportunities, as well as account clerk jobs, are all jobs that you will be able to do very easily if they...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2009 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Need A Job Now? There Are Lots of Opportunities in Accounting!]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400252/Need-A-Job-Now-There-Are-Lots-of-Opportunities-in-Accounting/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[If you have been looking for the right career path, accounting might hold the opportunities you have been waiting for. While no-experience accounting jobs are few and far between, getting started on the way to a great accounting job could be one of the smartest things you have ever done. Accounting is an extremely lucrative, rewarding career for the right person, and the demand for people in these positions never goes down. Here is a brief look at how one becomes an accountant and gets a grea...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2009 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Small Business Accounting Jobs: Handling Cash Flow]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400248/Small-Business-Accounting-Jobs-Handling-Cash-Flow/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[If you're open to working with small businesses, there'll be many accounting jobs available for you to consider.  A small business accounting job is very different from accounting jobs in major firms and corporations; some of these differences are good and some are bad, depending upon your own personal preference.  In small businesses, entry level accounting jobs and accounting manager jobs are one and the same.  You are the accounting department.  Of course, there are some larger small busin...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2009 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[AccountPros: Accountant Referral, Entry Level Finance Jobs]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400249/AccountPros-Accountant-Referral-Entry-Level-Finance-Jobs/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[When you're approaching college graduation and are looking for accounting jobs, you might be interested in checking out some staffing agencies.  Most industries have agencies that will represent you and will present your best image in front of possible opportunities.  For example, in the acting industry, actors have agents who contact all film production companies and try to find the right jobs for their clients.  Similarly, staffing agencies, like AccountPros will make you look your best and...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2009 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Careers in Accounting]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400250/Careers-in-Accounting/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[When I went to college, a few of my roommates were majoring in accounting.  I often asked them what kinds of careers they were interested in.  They usually said something like working as an accountant for a business, or starting up their own business, etc.  It all had to do with the business world, and at the time, I wasn't too interested.  When they graduated from college, they all got accounting jobs at Ernst and Young: one of the largest, major accounting firms in the world.  They all got ...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2009 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Can you do the math?  Find a Financial occupation near you!]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400246/Can-you-do-the-math-Find-a-Financial-occupation-near-you/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[If you are good at math and have a bachelor or a masters degree to back up your knowledge and your ability to do high quality work then you may want to consider looking into financial careers.  Finance Jobs are a great way to put your skill and passion for math to work and get the salary that you need and deserve.  There is nothing worse then having a job that you know inside and out and not receive the right kind of pay for it.  This is why, it is so important to make sure that you are invol...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 02 Jan 2009 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Choosing Accounting as a Profession]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400247/Choosing-Accounting-as-a-Profession/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Numbers cruncher, pencil pusher, and desk jockey are all ignorant terms we have heard associated with career in accounting.  What most people do not understand is that accounting is such a diverse field with so many opportunities available that anyone with a knack for mathematics can become truly successful.  Accounting is more than just putting a bunch of numbers on a spreadsheet; its various aspects are a necessity to any successful business.  Accounting is one of those fields that will alw...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 02 Jan 2009 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[New Field in Accounting&amp;amp;mdash;Beginning of Forensic Accounting]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400245/New-Field-in-Accounting-mdash-Beginning-of-Forensic-Accounting/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The first rule of economics is that as business increases so do the available positions. Those positions include accounting jobs as well as auditor positions within a company's financial department. Positions become available for both recent graduates and seasoned auditors, especially when the economy shows financial growth....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Sat, 13 Dec 2008 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Jobs in Financial Accounting]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400244/Jobs-in-Financial-Accounting/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Landing your dream job can be nearly impossible if you are not prepared to make the necessary sacrifices. With the struggling economy jobs are at a premium, and the more qualified you are the better opportunities you will have. One of the keys to finding the job you want is to be persistent and maintain your focus. There will be times when you may think you will never find the job you are looking for, but if you stay on track and are willing to be flexible in your situation you will find your...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 12 Dec 2008 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Accounting Principles: A Guide for Aspiring Accountants]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400242/Accounting-Principles-A-Guide-for-Aspiring-Accountants/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Accountants, or auditors, are integral to the financial well-being of businesses. Employers rely on their financial expertise to survey the cash flow of a business and point out financial developments. Accountants ensure that a business functions as a well-oiled machine by performing regular bill payments, tax deductions, and auditing procedures. They report to the chief managers of a business, keeping them informed about the company budget and notifying them of any new financial developments...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Sat, 06 Dec 2008 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Tax Accounting: An Overview]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400243/Tax-Accounting-An-Overview/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Tax accounting is a branch of accounting relating specifically to taxes. Tax laws and regulations in the US are quite intricate, and their interpretation demands specialized knowledge, which tax accountants provide. Tax accountants, or tax preparers, work with individuals, small businesses, or corporations on their tax returns and financial planning. They are knowledgeable in national and state tax laws, and counsel their cl...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Sat, 06 Dec 2008 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Insurance Accounting Jobs]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400241/Insurance-Accounting-Jobs/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Even in the current economic climate if you have the right qualifications and credentials then there are still plenty of opportunities available in accounting and insurance accounting.  You may need some extra skills to get insurance accounting jobs and this article will provide some information on what is needed for this type of career....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 26 Nov 2008 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[CPA: A Cut Above the Rest]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400236/CPA-A-Cut-Above-the-Rest/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[This article will outline the educational requirements of a CPA, the duties which he or he is allowed to perform and the CPA test which all people have to take in order to get their CPA license.  This test consists of 4 parts and all parts have to be passed within a certain time frame.  Many institutions have been hard hit by the financial crisis which is rocking this country.  I know for a fact that 60 auditors had to be laid off at Ernst and Young because one of their biggest clients de...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Sat, 22 Nov 2008 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[An Insight to the Great J.P. Morgan's Life]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400237/An-Insight-to-the-Great-J-P-Morgan-s-Life/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[John Pierpont Morgan is a name that many are familiar with. It is a name associated with being the savior of the national economy of the world's most powerful country-the United States, especially the federal government. He lives in the memory of men as the man who saved the United States on two distinct occasions....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Sat, 22 Nov 2008 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Interested In Management Accounting?]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400238/Interested-In-Management-Accounting/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Management accounting is a lesser known subfield of accounting, and is mostly concerned with providing accounting information to management staff in an organization.  This provides managers with the ability to make business decisions from an informed basis.  Unlike most accounting, management accounting information is generally kept confidential and used only by management....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Sat, 22 Nov 2008 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Technical Account Manager Job Profile]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400239/Technical-Account-Manager-Job-Profile/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[There are many things that you to want to think about when you are doing a technical account manager job. The first thing that you need to be certain of is that you understand what the job is all about and that you know what you are getting into. This can be the best way for you to figure out what the job entails and to make sure that you are heading in the right d...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Sat, 22 Nov 2008 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[International Account Manager Job Profile]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400240/International-Account-Manager-Job-Profile/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[There are so many jobs that you might be thinking of doing. When it comes right down to it, you need to do a job that makes you happy and also provides you with what you are looking for &amp;amp;mdash; job security, a good paycheck, and the type of schedule that you need to have in your life. When you are looking at an international account manager job, you want to be sure that you understand what the job is all about, and that you are ready to make the job your own....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Sat, 22 Nov 2008 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Getting a senior accounting job]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400234/Getting-a-senior-accounting-job/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Accounting jobs are among the most plentiful in the financial industry.  If you're just getting out of college, an entry-level accounting job may be a perfect fit for you.  As you move up in your career,]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2008 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Getting Accounting Internships]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400235/Getting-Accounting-Internships/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[If you are enrolled in a degree program with an accounting major, you will be able to gain valuable experience and professional contacts by undertaking internships during your summer vacations. Most internships are unpaid, although some pay a token amount every week. It is therefore important that you get a personal benefit from investing your time. Interning just for the sake of it is counterproductive. You need to seek internships that provide the training and experience benefits that will ...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2008 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Careers in Finance]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400233/Careers-in-Finance/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Careers in the financial industry have endless possibilities. In order to select a path for your career, it is important to know what this field involves. The field of finance, in essence, relates to time, money, and risk and how these are all connected. Banks are central to all funding and credit; however, private equity, mutual funds, hedge funds, and other orga...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 18 Nov 2008 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Getting Accounting Finance Jobs]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400232/Getting-Accounting-Finance-Jobs/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[When you are ready to find a new career, or when you're starting over doing something completely different, you have to carefully consider the things that you can do and the various abilities that you might have. When you are looking at finance jobs, you need to be sure that you have a good idea of what you can do with money, finances, and math.  You need to be good at math, and without those skills, the]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 14 Nov 2008 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[How to Keep an Accounting Job]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400231/How-to-Keep-an-Accounting-Job/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[If you'd like to get hired for an entry level accounting job, there are a few things you are going to need to do first. For example, you're probably going to need to get a bachelor's degree in accounting, business or a related field; in addition, you may need to get certification as a certified public accountant or in other areas such as in financial management for certain]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Sat, 08 Nov 2008 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[AccountingCrossing Membership Provides Free Access to 100-Plus Niche Job Boards]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400230/AccountingCrossing-Membership-Provides-Free-Access-to-100-Plus-Niche-Job-Boards/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[AccountingCrossing Membership Provides Free Access to 100-Plus Niche Job Boards]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2008 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Human Resource Payroll Manager Jobs]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400228/Human-Resource-Payroll-Manager-Jobs/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[There are many different facets to jobs that you might have that deal with people. Human resource jobs in general are people jobs &amp;amp;ndash; you are dealing with employees and with their lives and their own jobs, and you are making sure that everyone has a fair and safe workplace in which to do their jobs. Sometimes, you are dealing with the customers and the way that the employees relate back to those customers. No matter what, human resource jobs mean that you are working with people and you a...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 27 Oct 2008 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Is a Bank Teller Job Right for You?]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400229/Is-a-Bank-Teller-Job-Right-for-You/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Are you a people person?  Do you enjoy assisting customers with their financial assets?  Would you enjoy answering customer's questions on banking options, as well as other 
questions pertaining to your company?  If so, a customer service job as a bank teller could just be the job for you!...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 27 Oct 2008 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Careers in Accounting; Accounting in the Real World Today]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400226/Careers-in-Accounting-Accounting-in-the-Real-World-Today/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[If you're interested in an accounting career, the article below is a good resource for learning more about the different aspects of the job. From things to accomplish as an undergrad, to salaries as a government accountant, this article covers it all....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 13 Oct 2008 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Accounting Jobs: Earning a Rewarding Accounting Job in the 21st Century]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400227/Accounting-Jobs-Earning-a-Rewarding-Accounting-Job-in-the-21st-Century/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[With such a wide array of accounting positions to choose from, it's hard to know where to begin looking for more information. The article below is a great start and is sure to help everyone interested in accounting gain a better grasp of the subject....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 13 Oct 2008 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Driving Profitability Through Corporate Social Responsibility]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400224/Driving-Profitability-Through-Corporate-Social-Responsibility/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Studies show that our country's faith in corporate leadership is at an all time low. Continual stories about corporate scandals and fraudulent acts have caused many business leaders to reexamine their role within the company and, more importantly, the meaning of their business in the society at large....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 29 Sep 2008 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Temp-to-Perm &quot; The Best of Both Worlds?]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400225/Temp-to-Perm--The-Best-of-Both-Worlds/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Finding the right fit in a new employee is difficult at any company.  Particularly in accounting and financial industries, which require technical knowledge, more businesses are utilizing temporary-to-permanent, or temp-to-perm, employees in order to help meet their staffing needs.  While this hiring tactic may not work for every situation, most employers do bring great candidates for a trial period and ultimately hire them. For employers who choose the temp-to-perm route, here are a few tips...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 29 Sep 2008 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Management Accounting Overview]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400222/Management-Accounting-Overview/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Management accounting is a subfield of accounting concerned with providing accounting information to management staff in an organization.  This provides managers with the ability to make business decisions on an informed basis.  Unlike most accounting, management accounting information is generally kept confidential and used only by management....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 22 Sep 2008 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Endless Possibilities with Entry Level Accounting Jobs]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400223/Endless-Possibilities-with-Entry-Level-Accounting-Jobs/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Knowing what entry level accounting jobs will be available to you right out of college will help you determine your future in this busy industry. With an understanding of the qualifications required to earn a position and an understanding of the future of the industry both on a short term and long term basis, you truly can go far in this popular and highly sought after industry. This article is a look at the accounting industry and its accessibility to recent graduates....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 22 Sep 2008 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[The Accounting Job Market Is Robust, Says AccountingCrossing; Job Site Seeks to Increase Job Count to Help Accounting Professionals]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400221/The-Accounting-Job-Market-Is-Robust-Says-AccountingCrossing-Job-Site-Seeks-to-Increase-Job-Count-to-Help-Accounting-Professionals/</link>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 15 Sep 2008 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Forensic Accounting]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400218/Forensic-Accounting/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Forensic accounting is a sub-category of accounting that involves examining accounting records to ensure all operational procedures are followed correctly. Forensic accountants can either be self-employed or work for larger accounting firms. Freelance forensic accountants usually work for a large accounting firm for a few years before starting their own business....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 01 Sep 2008 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Accounting Jobs Are Always in Demand]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400219/Accounting-Jobs-Are-Always-in-Demand/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Accountants play a key role in managing, controlling and organizing the financial elements of any business entity. Accountants maintain, analyze and verify financial records. If they are chartered accountants they will also ensure that client taxes are paid when due....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 01 Sep 2008 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Layoffs in the Financial World and Your Accounting Job]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400220/Layoffs-in-the-Financial-World-and-Your-Accounting-Job/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Have you heard the rumors lately? Company A is laying off 50 people and that's not all. Company B will be following suit with their own lay-offs. The rumor mill is alive and well. The trouble comes in knowing whether the rumors are accurate or totally off-base....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 01 Sep 2008 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Accounting Professionals Have Excellent Job Prospects, Says AccountingCrossing]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400217/Accounting-Professionals-Have-Excellent-Job-Prospects-Says-AccountingCrossing/</link>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 26 Aug 2008 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[The Top Five Departments and Agencies Offering Federal Accounting Jobs]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400216/The-Top-Five-Departments-and-Agencies-Offering-Federal-Accounting-Jobs/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The federal government, which employs nearly two million civilians (not including the US Postal Service), is the nation's largest employer.  During times of economic uncertainty, it would be a wise decision to seek federal accounting jobs for the simple reason of job security.  Federal accounting jobs can today be found with various federal government agencies and departments.  However, let's first look at the basic requirements for an accounting position with the federal government....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 11 Aug 2008 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Public Accounting Jobs: Careers in Auditing and Tax]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400215/Public-Accounting-Jobs-Careers-in-Auditing-and-Tax/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[A career in public accounting may lead you to perform a number of accounting services for clients, either individuals or corporations.  Public accounting jobs range from auditing and tax to financial planning and consulting.  This article lays out the most common and sought after professions in public accounting&quot;auditing and tax....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 28 Jul 2008 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Creating and Implementing an Internal Controls Program for Small Businesses]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400214/Creating-and-Implementing-an-Internal-Controls-Program-for-Small-Businesses/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The January 2008 headlines reporting Societe Generale's $7 billion loss from trading fraud seemed unfathomable:  one of Europe's largest banks had experienced one of the largest financial losses ever caused by a single employee.  While it's easy to dismiss this as an isolated incident, there are important lessons for small businesses about how to manage their own affairs.  CPAs who work with small business clients can provide needed guidance on tightening up policies and procedures when handl...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 28 Jul 2008 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Help Your Clients Put Their Best Financial Foot Forward]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400213/Help-Your-Clients-Put-Their-Best-Financial-Foot-Forward/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The repercussions of the credit crunch are making it more difficult for qualified business borrowers to get the funding they need to grow and succeed.  Today's market underscores the importance of establishing a relationship with a financial institution far in advance of applying for a loan.  For small business owners this means anticipating future growth and understanding how to present the most favorable financial picture to a lender....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 28 Jul 2008 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Salaries for Accounting Professionals on the Rise; AccountingCrossing Aspires to Add More Accounting Jobs to Its Site]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400212/Salaries-for-Accounting-Professionals-on-the-Rise-AccountingCrossing-Aspires-to-Add-More-Accounting-Jobs-to-Its-Site/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Salaries for Accounting Professionals on the Rise; AccountingCrossing Aspires to Add More Accounting Jobs to Its Site]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 15 Jul 2008 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Becoming a Bookkeeper: A Job Profile]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400209/Becoming-a-Bookkeeper-A-Job-Profile/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[A bookkeeper is responsible for maintaining and updating financial records of expenses, profits, losses, and accounts payable, as well as other paperwork involving finances. As such, the bookkeeper must work closely with paperwork regarding financial obligations and other records of a company in order to ensure proper computation and tracking of the transactions that are made. Unlike bookkeepers of the past, the skill set of today's bookkeeper also includes capacities that go beyond a paper l...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 14 Jul 2008 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Accounting Jobs Today]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400210/Accounting-Jobs-Today/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[A number of recent surveys suggest that the number of jobs within the accounting field is diversifying and growing.  The following article reviews recent findings regarding jobs for prospective accounting workers....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 14 Jul 2008 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[How to Build a Successful Accounting Career:  Needs and Specialties]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400211/How-to-Build-a-Successful-Accounting-Career-Needs-and-Specialties/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Accounting hasn't changed much in over 500 years.  In 1494 an Italian monk named Luca Pacioli gave the world the first known accounting notions, which are still used in everyday accounting.  Accounting has survived through the centuries because of its stability and consistency.  For a good accounting career one needs a strong foundation in accounting principles, a strong work ethic, and a willingness to constantly upgrade his or her skills....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 14 Jul 2008 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Accounting Job Avenues &quot; Choose What's Best for You]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400208/Accounting-Job-Avenues--Choose-What-s-Best-for-You/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The accounting profession has undergone dramatic changes in recent years, with new avenues opening up to an increasing number of job prospects.  Accountants and auditors held about 1.3 million jobs in the US in 2006, according to figures released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).  What's more, the BLS predicts that accounting jobs will increase by a staggering 18% from 2006 to 2016, with factors like increases in businesses and changing financial laws being the most prominent drive...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 23 Jun 2008 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Reporting Accounting Malpractice: An Ethical Dilemma]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400207/Reporting-Accounting-Malpractice-An-Ethical-Dilemma/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Ethics are the foundation of the accounting profession, and that should be remembered whatever your specific accounting job may be. Persons engaged in bookkeeping jobs must think of integrity as their first priority. The following article takes a look at this important issue....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 02 Jun 2008 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Is Your Accounting Job Recession-Proof?]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400206/Is-Your-Accounting-Job-Recession-Proof/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Various organizations are in a state of ferment, stumbling in the dark as the US struggles through a significant recession.  Just 12 months ago, large accounting groups were touting corporate finance work as the service line that would sustain the dramatic growth they had enjoyed as a result of international financial reporting standards and Sarbanes-Oxley requirements.  Since then, however, those plans have gone out the window.  In these tougher times, where do the financial accounting j...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 26 May 2008 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Finding an Accounting Job during Tough Times]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400203/Finding-an-Accounting-Job-during-Tough-Times/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Looking for a new accounting job at any point in time is an exciting proposition.  A new place to work, a new job, and new opportunities are definitely things to look forward to.  At the same time, the search itself can be very stressful.  This is especially true during times of recession....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 12 May 2008 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[How to Write a Resume for Accounting]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400204/How-to-Write-a-Resume-for-Accounting/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Resume writing is a critical task, but people are always confused about it. They don't know what to write and what not to write in a resume. Writing a great resume does not necessarily mean you should follow the rules you hear from others. It does not have to be just one page in length or follow a specific resume format. Every resume is a one-of-a-kind marketing communication. It should be appropriate to your situation and do exactly what you want it to do....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 12 May 2008 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Public Accounting Is No Longer Just about the Numbers:  Why CPAs Need to Network, Entertain, and Make Rain]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400205/Public-Accounting-Is-No-Longer-Just-about-the-Numbers-Why-CPAs-Need-to-Network-Entertain-and-Make-Rain/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Back in the day, accountants were not much more than pencil-pushers.  A solid foundation of technical knowledge, coupled with the occasional 18 holes with a prospective client, was all it took to seal even the most ambitious of deals.  But today's accounting landscape is much more sophisticated &quot; and highly competitive....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 12 May 2008 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[The Nitty-Gritty of Bookkeeping Jobs]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400201/The-Nitty-Gritty-of-Bookkeeping-Jobs/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Bookkeeping is the process of recording financial transactions and maintaining monetary statements from which the condition of a business may be gauged at any time.  Bookkeeping may also be defined as a record of fiscal rights and obligations, of operating expenses, and of returns generated from business transactions.  The following article discusses the essential aspects of a bookkeeper's job....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 28 Apr 2008 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Principles of Accounting Auditor Jobs]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400202/Principles-of-Accounting-Auditor-Jobs/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The onset of the twenty-first century saw corporate scandals at Enron and its auditor, Arthur Andersen, rock the foundations of the financial markets, precipitating the greatest stock market collapse in U.S. history. These Wall Street scandals made clear that American accounting practices and corporate governance were not all that they seemed....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 28 Apr 2008 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Essentials of Payroll Jobs]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400200/Essentials-of-Payroll-Jobs/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Payroll, commonly called remuneration, is typically one of the largest expenses that most businesses incur on a regular, ongoing basis. An online dictionary defines payroll as ''one of a series of accounting transactions dealing with the process of paying employees for services rendered, after processing of the various requirements for withholding of money from the employee for the payment of payroll taxes, insurance premiums, employee benefits, garnishments, and other deductions.''...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 14 Apr 2008 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Part Criminal Investigator, Part Finance Specialist: Profiling the Forensic Accountant]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400187/Part-Criminal-Investigator-Part-Finance-Specialist-Profiling-the-Forensic-Accountant/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Pursuing a career as a forensic accountant means that you will investigate the financial activities of businesses and individuals in order to determine if there has been any illegal activity.  If it is found that there has been illegal activity, you will often serve as an expert witness during trial when that business or individual is prosecuted. ...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 08 Apr 2008 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Accounting Firms Play the Global vs. Local Game to Their Advantage]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400188/Accounting-Firms-Play-the-Global-vs-Local-Game-to-Their-Advantage/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Many sectors, such as finance and technology, have global firms that have expanded business overseas and increased operations beyond their corporate U.S. headquarters.  Even law firms have opened foreign offices to better serve their clients in other countries and increase their profits.  The accounting industry need not be included in this group.  Well, maybe the Big Four accounting firms &amp;amp;mdash; Deloitte &amp;amp; Touche, Ernst &amp;amp; Young, KPMG, and PricewaterhouseCoopers &amp;amp;mdash; can be included i...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 08 Apr 2008 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[New Accounting Job Opportunities Await in the Form of Cross-Functional Corporate Teams]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400189/New-Accounting-Job-Opportunities-Await-in-the-Form-of-Cross-Functional-Corporate-Teams/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[A recent trend in business has resulted in corporations creating cross-functional teams to better solve organizational and operational problems.  These teams have afforded accounting professionals with great opportunities to advance their careers as they are often sought out to join or oversee such teams....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 08 Apr 2008 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Bet Your Money on Accounting:  Five Things You Should Know about the Accounting Job Market]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400190/Bet-Your-Money-on-Accounting-Five-Things-You-Should-Know-about-the-Accounting-Job-Market/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[With the Baby Boomers retiring in the coming years, many job markets, including the accounting job market, will have more jobs available.  A variety of other factors will also play into the accounting job market turnout.  The five things all accounting professionals should know are that business and government requirements are changing, which means there will be a need for more accounting and auditing professionals; those accountants and auditors with strong accounting education and certi...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 08 Apr 2008 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Find It ''Taxing'' to Create Your Accounting Resume?  Have We Got the Solutions for You!]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400191/Find-It-Taxing-to-Create-Your-Accounting-Resume-Have-We-Got-the-Solutions-for-You/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Before you submit your accounting resume, be sure to be clear about your objective, include your professional accounting experiences, and write the resume using action verbs.  By doing this, you'll be well on your way to crafting an accounting resume that will land you your dream accounting job....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 08 Apr 2008 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[How Accountants Can Shoot to the Top in Their Accounting Firms: An Accounting Profile of Ryan Dumermuth]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400192/How-Accountants-Can-Shoot-to-the-Top-in-Their-Accounting-Firms-An-Accounting-Profile-of-Ryan-Dumermuth/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[In this article, you ll discover how accountant Ryan Dumermuth shot to the top by studying hard, serving as an accountant with Rea &amp;amp; Associates, and listening to mentors.  Today, he not only has received recognition for all his hard work, but he has also acquired a wealth of practical advice to give to young accounting professionals....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 08 Apr 2008 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Today's Dream Job?  CPA Profession Has Become the Cadillac of Job Sectors]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400193/Today-s-Dream-Job-CPA-Profession-Has-Become-the-Cadillac-of-Job-Sectors/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Accounting professionals, in particular certified public accountants, are in demand according to industry analysts.  A growing number of companies are in need of CPAs due to various factors.  Thus, more and more employers are hiring certified public accountants....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 08 Apr 2008 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[How to Negotiate Your Accounting Salary before You Start the Job]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400194/How-to-Negotiate-Your-Accounting-Salary-before-You-Start-the-Job/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[When starting your new accounting job, it is important to lay the groundwork for salary negotiations before the interview even starts.  For example, you should conduct research so that you are aware of what competitors are offering for similar positions, but also be sure that you do not bring up the issue of compensation too early in the hiring process....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 08 Apr 2008 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[How to Interview and Get Hired for an Accounting Job: Tips on Interviewing Well for an Accounting Position]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400195/How-to-Interview-and-Get-Hired-for-an-Accounting-Job-Tips-on-Interviewing-Well-for-an-Accounting-Position/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[In this article, you ll discover how to interview well for a potential accounting position, which includes researching the accounting firm, rehearsing common accounting interview questions, and relaxing before the interview....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 08 Apr 2008 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[How to Interview for an Accounting Job]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400196/How-to-Interview-for-an-Accounting-Job/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[This article provides accounting professionals with some tips on interviewing for an accounting job.  Plus, though most interviews may be similar between industries, there are some questions accounting professionals may be asked that are specific to the accounting industry.  Examples of such questions are included....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 08 Apr 2008 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Audit Your Accounting Career Skills:  Three Steps to Improving Your Accounting Resume That Will Help You Land an Accounting Job]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400197/Audit-Your-Accounting-Career-Skills-Three-Steps-to-Improving-Your-Accounting-Resume-That-Will-Help-You-Land-an-Accounting-Job/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[With accounting job growth expected to rise 18% in the next eight years, accounting professionals should be spot-on in their accounting resumes.  Three important elements that will boost an accounting resume are an eye-catching career objective and profile that concisely explain one s qualifications at the top of the accounting resume, effective and accurate accounting job titles that correctly convey past job duties, and an array of meaningful and relevant accounting education, certifica...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 08 Apr 2008 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Creative Accounting:  Not Just for Thieves Anymore]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400198/Creative-Accounting-Not-Just-for-Thieves-Anymore/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Think there is no creativity in being a number cruncher?  Think you have to be a black and white thinker to hold an accounting job?  Think all accounting jobs are for nerdy mathematicians?  Think again!  In today s job market people are looking for accountants who can think creatively and outside of the box.  So what does that mean for accountants like you?...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 08 Apr 2008 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[AccountingCrossing Witnesses Swift Increase of New Accounting Jobs]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400199/AccountingCrossing-Witnesses-Swift-Increase-of-New-Accounting-Jobs/</link>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 08 Apr 2008 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[''Eco-Awakening'' Affects Personal Lifestyle Choices Everywhere]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400186/Eco-Awakening-Affects-Personal-Lifestyle-Choices-Everywhere/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Almost every day, Vanessa Wilbourn looked forward to a cup of tea from Starbucks on her drive to high school.Then several weeks ago, she started wondering about whether her habit was good for the Earth. After watching a TV show about practical ways to become environmentally conscious, she decided to start small....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 17 Mar 2008 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Internal Control over Financial Reporting Procedures]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400077/Internal-Control-over-Financial-Reporting-Procedures/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[In July the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board's (PCAOB's) Auditing Standard 5 (AS5), An Audit of Internal Control over Financial Reporting that is Integrated with an Audit of Financial Statements.  AS5 replaces Audit Standard 2 (AS2) and is effective for audits of certain publicly held companies for fiscal years ending on or after November 15, 2007....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 10 Mar 2008 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Housing-Market Bust Has Retailers in Retreat]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400185/Housing-Market-Bust-Has-Retailers-in-Retreat/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[For retailers, the housing boom giveth, and the housing bust taketh away.While housing prices skyrocketed throughout the nation, consumers with equity to burn spent freely on everything from new furniture to high-end accessories. That led retailers to aggressively expand by opening more locations and trying new concepts....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 10 Mar 2008 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Spas No Longer Are a Luxury for Resorts]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400183/Spas-No-Longer-Are-a-Luxury-for-Resorts/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[For travelers, a spa treatment &quot; the hot stone massage, the seaweed body wrap &quot; is a luxury, a guilty bit of pampering indulged in during a vacation or business trip.]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 03 Mar 2008 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[More than 50,000 Jobs on AccountingCrossing]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400182/More-than-50-000-Jobs-on-AccountingCrossing/</link>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 25 Feb 2008 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[The Dreaded CPA Exam]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400150/The-Dreaded-CPA-Exam/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[If you want to advance in the accounting industry and have the opportunity to work in high-ranking positions as an accountant, you have to pass the CPA exam. This exam is extremely difficult and less than half the accountants that take it pass it the first time. It is a uniform exam accepted in all states and territories, but many states have specific requirements that you must meet to be licensed as a certified public accountant. The exam is a very comprehensive one in which you must de...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 19 Feb 2008 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Advancing in Your Accounting Career]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400079/Advancing-in-Your-Accounting-Career/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[When you graduate from university with a degree in accounting, the first thing you want to do is get a job. Most recent graduates start off working for a public accounting firm to learn the ropes and to gain experience in all facets of the business. You will have some experience in this as the university program includes one or two work terms. It is quite possible that the firm where you do your work term will hire you and you may even have a job offer before you graduate. It is during y...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 19 Feb 2008 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Become a Certified Information Systems Auditor]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400080/Become-a-Certified-Information-Systems-Auditor/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[With all of the financial data being recorded in computer databases and the use of accounting software to perform the accounting work in an office, there is a need for certified information systems auditors in the detection and investigation of fraud. This has led to the development of a certification program for both internal and external auditors to enable then to broaden the scope of their responsibilities so they perform their duties in greater detail....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 19 Feb 2008 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Become a Certified Payroll Clerk]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400081/Become-a-Certified-Payroll-Clerk/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Although you don't need post-secondary education to work in payroll in a business, more and more employers are looking for professionals to fill these positions with formal training and certification. Your have greater opportunities for employment when you have the credential of a certified payroll clerk to place on your resume. The coursework in a technical or vocational college for such a program will provide you with the skills you need to perform computerized accounting duties and fu...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 19 Feb 2008 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Become a Financial Auditor in the Gaming Commission]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400082/Become-a-Financial-Auditor-in-the-Gaming-Commission/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[States that have casinos and licensed gambling operations require the services of a financial auditor. For this position you must hold a Bachelor s degree with a specialization of at least ten courses in accounting. You must have work experience of at least four years in the area of either public accounting or auditing or a combination. One year of your experience must be in the area of reviewing and analyzing complex corporate documents or the preparation of complicated tax returns. Man...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 19 Feb 2008 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Become a Personal Financial Advisor]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400083/Become-a-Personal-Financial-Advisor/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[A personal financial advisor assesses the financial needs of clients and advises them on how to increase their savings and on the right investments to make. You do need to have a broad knowledge of tax laws, investments and insurance in order to help your clients with their needs. Planning for retirement and estate planning are two main areas that you will work in. Some of your clients may have short-term needs while others need planning for long-term goals. You can give tax advice, sell...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 19 Feb 2008 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Become a Registered Investment Accountant]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400084/Become-a-Registered-Investment-Accountant/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[A registered investment accountant is a person who manages the investments of wealthy individuals. Some of the clients include institutions and organizations that have large investments. In this type of accounting job, you will be buying the stocks and securities for your clients and advising them of the most profitable investments to help them make more money. Most individuals and companies invest in mutual finds and while they are comfortable making their initial investments through a ...]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Become a Trust Accountant in the Travel Industry]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400085/Become-a-Trust-Accountant-in-the-Travel-Industry/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[All industries have need of an accountant and the same is true of the travel industry. In this industry, a trust accountant is in charge of making sure that monies paid in advance for trips are deposited into a trust account. The accountant has to make sure that the travel agent or the airline does not own this money until the travel actually takes place. Should the customer cancel the reservation, the accountant has to ensure that the customer receives the full refund or the amount due,...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 19 Feb 2008 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Become an Internal Auditor With CSA Certification]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400086/Become-an-Internal-Auditor-With-CSA-Certification/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[CSA certification for an internal auditor means that you have certification in control self-assessment. This certification is very beneficial when you are hired by a company to ensure that all the financial records, transactions and statements are accurate. With this certificate, you have knowledge of different methods you can use to improve the internal controls and processes of a business. You can be a lower level internal auditor and take on more challenging issues in the company by b...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 19 Feb 2008 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Career Options in the Accounting Industry]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400087/Career-Options-in-the-Accounting-Industry/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[When you choose the accounting industry as the area where you want to work when you graduate, there are many opportunities open to you in a choice of career. Every company, organization and level of government needs the services of an accountant to help with managing the books and its financial records. Accountants and auditors are essential in the preparation of tax returns and financial reports and statements. Theses professionals also monitor the information systems used in collecting...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 19 Feb 2008 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Certifications That Will Advance Your Career in Accounting]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400088/Certifications-That-Will-Advance-Your-Career-in-Accounting/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[It is essential that you have a Bachelor's degree in accounting, business or a related field to get started in a career in accounting. Upon graduation, you should look for a position with an accounting firm so that you get started in your career and gain the experience you need to advance with certifications. There are many types of certifications available to accountants who want to specialize in the various areas of the accounting industry, but they all require initial experience worki...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 19 Feb 2008 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Consider a Career in Accounting]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400089/Consider-a-Career-in-Accounting/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[When you consider a career in accounting, you need to pursue a university degree with a major concentration in accounting courses. In this field, you will be dealing with businesses, financial reports and record keeping, assets and investments as well as taxes. There are several areas in this field in which you can specialize, such as public accounting, management accounting, tax accounting, auditing and forensic accounting. However, this all comes with experience, as you have to start i...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 19 Feb 2008 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Consider Working as an Accounts Receivable Specialist]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400090/Consider-Working-as-an-Accounts-Receivable-Specialist/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The job of accounts receivable specialist is an entry-level job in the accounting industry, but it is one that is essential to the financial welfare of any company. At this level you process all the money that comes into the firm and record the entries. In a small company, this may be only one of many duties that you have to perform, but in a large company, you will report to either the bookkeeper or the accounting manager. The computer is an essential tool in the performance of this typ...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 19 Feb 2008 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Do You Have What it takes to be a Managerial Accountant?]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400091/Do-You-Have-What-it-takes-to-be-a-Managerial-Accountant/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The main job of a managerial accountant is to assess a company's financial situation and make recommendations and decisions that will affect the future of that company. This includes such things as assisting in developing policies for the company and providing financial analysis and information that will assist the senior management in making their decisions. In this position, you will analyze the budget to find ways of cutting costs and expenses and to increase profits or prevent the co...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 19 Feb 2008 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Education and Training Needed For Jobs in the Accounting Industry]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400092/Education-and-Training-Needed-For-Jobs-in-the-Accounting-Industry/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[When you want to work in the accounting industry, the first thing you need to know is what education and training is needed for the many types of jobs that exist in this field. Some of the jobs in the accounting industry require high levels of education and some only require a high school diploma. When you research this field, you will make your decision on how long you want to spend in school obtaining the qualifications and how much salary you want to make on the job. Even though there...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 19 Feb 2008 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Enjoy a Career as an Accounts Payable Specialist]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400093/Enjoy-a-Career-as-an-Accounts-Payable-Specialist/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[If you have a diploma from a two &quot;year course in accounting and at least two years of experience working in accounts payable, you can advance to the position of accounts payable specialist. The main focus of this job is to ensure the accuracy of invoices that come into a company that need to be paid for goods or services rendered. The invoices have to be checked for accuracy and completeness and then sorted and payments prepared. Another aspect of this accounting job is to examine the re...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 19 Feb 2008 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Enjoy a Career as an Actuary in the Accounting Industry]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400094/Enjoy-a-Career-as-an-Actuary-in-the-Accounting-Industry/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[One of the many careers you can enjoy in the accounting industry is that of an actuary. An actuary is an expert in the field of risk management for businesses. Using their knowledge of business and finance, these experts assess the possibilities of various types of risks and help put policies in place that will either prevent any problems or minimize the risks that can occur. Actuaries are essential in the accounting aspect of the insurance industry....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 19 Feb 2008 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Enjoy a Profitable Career as a Real Estate Accountant]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400095/Enjoy-a-Profitable-Career-as-a-Real-Estate-Accountant/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[A career as a real estate accountant is one possibility if you want to be part of the newer positions in the accounting industry. With the global market now focusing on real estate acquisitions, this is one job for which they are now a great demand. You will be in demand by all real estate companies when you specialize in this accounting field. Many real estate agencies enter the market and cannot survive because they don't understand the demands of the industry and the amount of financi...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 19 Feb 2008 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Fast Growing Job Opportunities for Accounting Graduates]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400096/Fast-Growing-Job-Opportunities-for-Accounting-Graduates/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Accounting is one area of the job market that does not show any signs of slowing down. In fact the opportunities for recent accounting graduates to find jobs in this profession are growing daily. Experts predict that the job market for accountants will be the fastest growing one with an expected increase of job postings continuing for the next number of years. Now is the time to get involved in this exciting profession where there are many possibilities for advancement and high salaries....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 19 Feb 2008 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Finding a Career in the Accounting Industry]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400097/Finding-a-Career-in-the-Accounting-Industry/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[With so many careers available in the accounting industry, if this is the line of work you want to do, you should gain all the information on each one at your university or college so that you have the proper training. All universities and colleges have student support services where you can obtain the information you need about the different types of accounting jobs. Then when you make your choice, you can ensure that you take the right courses leading to a degree or diploma in that are...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 19 Feb 2008 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Get Started in the Accounting Industry as a Junior Accountant]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400098/Get-Started-in-the-Accounting-Industry-as-a-Junior-Accountant/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The basic training you need to get started in the accounting industry is a Bachelor's degree in accounting or business. One important component of this degree program is one of more internship terms in which you work in an accounting office and apply the theory you learn in your courses to practical work in the field. The first job you get when you graduate from university will be that of a junior accountant, which is an entry-level position in the field....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 19 Feb 2008 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Getting a Job as a Bookkeeper]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400099/Getting-a-Job-as-a-Bookkeeper/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Does the job of bookkeeper interest you? This is a role that requires you to have knowledge of the accounting industry without the responsibilities of being an accountant. Depending on the size of the business you work with, your duties can include accounts payable, accounts receivable, maintaining the general ledger and preparing the financial records for quarterly or annual tax returns. You mat also be responsible for the reconciling and balancing the bank accounts and the computation,...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 19 Feb 2008 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Go Green as an Environmental Accountant]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400100/Go-Green-as-an-Environmental-Accountant/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The role of environmental accountant is a new field in the accounting industry that is designed to incorporate both economic and corporate data. In this role, you will focus on helping a business or organization identify the proper use of resources, measure the impact a company's business is having on the environment and estimate the costs involved of minimizing this impact. These costs could include such things as cleaning up the environment, purchasing technology for reducing the amoun...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 19 Feb 2008 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Good With Numbers? Become an Accountant]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400101/Good-With-Numbers-Become-an-Accountant/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[If you find Math easy when you are in high school, you may have a promising career as an accountant ahead of you if you decide to pursue a Bachelor's degree in accounting when you enter university. This doesn't mean you will have to take all Math courses. Your degree program will include a mixture of accounting courses that involve learning the principles and methods of accounting as well as the specifics of different kinds of accounting. You will also take elective courses in other area...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 19 Feb 2008 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Helpful Tips For Getting a Job in the Accounting Industry]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400102/Helpful-Tips-For-Getting-a-Job-in-the-Accounting-Industry/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Even when you are still in university or college taking the courses you need for your accounting career, you can benefit from tips to help you get a job in the accounting industry. It doesn't matter whether you are taking courses leading to an undergraduate degree in accounting or you are taking courses for an associate's degree leading to a job in bookkeeping or payroll. Every student needs help in finding the right job so they can get a start in their career....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 19 Feb 2008 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[How Do I Choose a Career in the Accounting Industry?]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400103/How-Do-I-Choose-a-Career-in-the-Accounting-Industry/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Choosing a career in the accounting industry is not just a matter of being good with numbers and having university training. For most accounting jobs, you do need an undergraduate degree in business or with a major concentration in Math. There are jobs in this field that require a two-year course from a technical or vocational college. In each of the jobs that fall under the general term of accounting, you would perform different tasks. Therefore you do need to have knowledge of what acc...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 19 Feb 2008 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[How to Become a Certified Fraud Examiner]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400104/How-to-Become-a-Certified-Fraud-Examiner/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The role of certified fraud examiner is in an area of the accounting industry called forensic accounting. It is one in which you will investigate white collar crime such as embezzlement of funds from a company, insider trading or other corrupt activity concerning the financial aspects of a business. You do have to be a Certified Public Accountant in order to meet the eligibility requirements of obtaining the certification you need to work in this type of job. This, in itself, is a presti...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 19 Feb 2008 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[How to Become a Corporate Accountant]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400105/How-to-Become-a-Corporate-Accountant/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[A corporate accountant manages the accounting department of a private corporation. In this position, you would report to the director of Finance, the CFO or the CEO of the company. It is a very comprehensive area where you have to be very knowledgeable about all the accounting activities of the company and be responsible for the accuracy of all the financial statements and documents. It is a leadership position in which you will be responsible for the training and supervision of the work...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 19 Feb 2008 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[How to Become a CPA in New York State]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400106/How-to-Become-a-CPA-in-New-York-State/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[When you want to become a CPA and work in the state of New York, you must meet the requirement for the licensing of accountants in that state. A certified public accountant, while doing the same type of work as a general accountant, is distinguished with a prestigious position above the rank of junior accountant by the education and licensing that comes with the certificate. When you have this certification, it shows employers that you have the extensive training and experience they need...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 19 Feb 2008 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[How to Become a CPA in Oklahoma]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400107/How-to-Become-a-CPA-in-Oklahoma/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[If you want to become a CPA in Oklahoma, you have to be aware of the state licensing regulations for accountants. You don't have to be a certified public accountant to work in this state, but if you want the higher credentials, make sure you check the regulations as there have been some changes made since the passing of a Senate bill in 2004. Accountants that have this certification earn a higher salary than those without it and have more possibilities for advancing in their career....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 19 Feb 2008 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[How to Become a Finance Controller]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400108/How-to-Become-a-Finance-Controller/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[A finance controller is in a high-ranking position in a company or large organization with the responsibility of managing all the financial aspects of its operation. In this position, you would be responsible for developing, planning, monitoring and reporting on all the financial activities. This type of job is one that you will find in banks, government agencies and departments that require people in the position to help set the operating policies and procedures for dealing with finance...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 19 Feb 2008 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[How to Become a Tax Accountant]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400109/How-to-Become-a-Tax-Accountant/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[A tax accountant deals mainly with tax returns and ensuring the proper deductions have been claimed and the right amounts of taxes have been paid. To work in this field of accounting you need to have a Bachelor of Science in accounting, Business or a related field. You also need to have several paid work terms in which you apprentice with an accounting firm that specializes in tax preparation for both businesses and individuals. When you do get your first job after graduation, it will be...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 19 Feb 2008 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[How to Become a Tax Consultant in Oregon]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400110/How-to-Become-a-Tax-Consultant-in-Oregon/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Oregon is the only state in which tax consultants and preparers must be licensed by the state in order to work in this area of the accounting industry. Some of the licenses that you can have in this field are:...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 19 Feb 2008 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[How to Become a Tax Examiner]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400111/How-to-Become-a-Tax-Examiner/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[As a tax examiner you could be employed at the municipal, state or federal government level. This is an essential duty because there is a need for personnel to check the calculations of the income tax returns and the amount of taxes that residents pay. The work is very similar no matter what level of government you work in The main job of those working with the federal government is to review the tax returns to check for accuracy and whether or not the tax credits and deductions claimed ...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 19 Feb 2008 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[How to Become a Treasurer]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400112/How-to-Become-a-Treasurer/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Although you will be performing the duties of an accountant as a treasurer, there is a distinction in this job title because many people who have this position act in the capacity of volunteer. This refers to small organizations and committees and not large organizations. Charitable organizations require the services of an accountant to handle the large sums of money they receive and to prepare the financial statements needed for their reporting. In such an organization, this position is...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 19 Feb 2008 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[How to Become an Enrolled Agent]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400113/How-to-Become-an-Enrolled-Agent/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[As an enrolled agent you have the authority to represent taxpayers who have to appear before the IRS for audits, collections and appeals. You must be a certified public accountant to act in this capacity and there are limitations on the types of representation you can provide, the types of tax matters you can handle and the types of IRS cases that you can deal with. In the title of the certification, ''enrolled'' means you are licensed to practice by the US Federal Government and ''agent...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 19 Feb 2008 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[How to Become an External Auditor]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400114/How-to-Become-an-External-Auditor/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[An external auditor is an accountant who independently audits the books and financial records of a company. This person is not a direct employee of the company and therefore is required to give an unbiased review of the company's finances. The results of the audit are often relayed to the investors and shareholders, government officials or the general public depending on the nature of the audit. The main difference between internal and external auditors is that with the external audit, t...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 19 Feb 2008 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[How to Become an Internal Auditor]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400115/How-to-Become-an-Internal-Auditor/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[An internal auditor works with one firm or government department checking the financial records to verify that all the transactions are legitimate and that there is no waste in the business dealings. An auditor is a check that businesses have in place to ensure that there is nothing fraudulent taking place. The financial records are carefully scrutinized to ensure that they are accurate and that the management procedures and activities all comply with the policies set down by the busines...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 19 Feb 2008 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[How to Choose a Career in Accounting]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400116/How-to-Choose-a-Career-in-Accounting/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[When you first enter university and know that you want to pursue a career in accounting upon graduation, you should follow the program outlined for a degree in accounting. You can also become an accountant with a degree in business. The course you take in your degree program will give you an idea of the many different facets there are to working in the accounting industry and help you to choose one area in which you may want to specialize. All organizations, both for profit and not for p...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 19 Feb 2008 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[How to Find Accounting Jobs]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400117/How-to-Find-Accounting-Jobs/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[While you are still in university taking the courses for your Bachelor s degree in accounting, you can start looking for accounting jobs. As part of your degree program, you will have to undertake one or two work terms in which you will work in an accounting firm and learn the day-to-day routine. Many of these firms take students interns with a view to hiring them when they graduate from their degree program. It is essential to do well in your work term and you may even have a job offer ...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 19 Feb 2008 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[How to Get a Job as a Payroll Clerk]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400118/How-to-Get-a-Job-as-a-Payroll-Clerk/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The position of payroll clerk is one of the jobs in the accounting industry that dopes not require a university degree or a diploma from a technical or vocational college. You receive most of the training you need for this position on the job with the company. This entry-level position is perfect for a person considering taking courses leading to a degree or diploma for a higher-level job in accounting because it gives you a glimpse of what types of duties are involved....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 19 Feb 2008 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[How to Get a Job as a Private Accountant]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400119/How-to-Get-a-Job-as-a-Private-Accountant/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[A private accountant works with one specific company as opposed to a public accountant who works with several clients. Even though a large accounting firm may hire a public accountant, it is the nature of the work that distinguishes these two areas of the accounting industry. When you work with one specific company, all of your work will relate to the financial dealings of that company. Your duties will all deal with aspects of the company s finances that help managers make important de...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 19 Feb 2008 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[How to Get a Job as an IRS Revenue Agent]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400120/How-to-Get-a-Job-as-an-IRS-Revenue-Agent/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[There are many opportunities for accounting majors for employment with the IRS. One of these is as an IRS Revenue agent. You can obtain an entry-level position if you have a Bachelor's degree or higher in accounting or business from an accredited university. The degree program should include thirty semester hours (ten courses) in accounting. If you are a certified public accountant you also have the educational requirements for this position. It is also a requirement that you are a US ci...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 19 Feb 2008 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[How to Get a Job as Tax Preparer]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400121/How-to-Get-a-Job-as-Tax-Preparer/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[As a tax preparer you work at preparing income tax forms for individuals and businesses. You can work with a firm or on your own in this type of job. This does not mean that you will only work during tax time as businesses all have different fiscal year ends and they need quarterly tax reports prepared. You might review a client's past returns, computer taxes owed from previous years or deal with the general ledger of a company. For many people, this job could be a second income if they ...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 19 Feb 2008 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[How to Get a Job in Forensic Accounting]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400122/How-to-Get-a-Job-in-Forensic-Accounting/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Forensic accounting is a field of the accounting industry that deals with white collar crime. Since it deals with investigating cases in which there is a suspicion that the law has been broken in some way, such as in embezzlement, fraud or money laundering, this type of accountant has to conduct the investigation and prepare the reports according to the standards of the court. After the investigation is complete. You may have to testify to your findings in court and submit your reports a...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 19 Feb 2008 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[How to Get Hired as a Budget Analyst]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400123/How-to-Get-Hired-as-a-Budget-Analyst/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[A budget analyst is one that is essential in large firms and government departments. In this type of job, your main focus will be on the operating budget &quot; the development and maintenance of the budget. Not only will you have to develop a budget, but you will have to analyze the present budget and past budgets to make comparisons in costs and spending to allocate the resources fairly throughout the business and to estimate future needs in funding. All organizations, whether they are for ...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 19 Feb 2008 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[How to Get Involved in Environmental Accounting]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400124/How-to-Get-Involved-in-Environmental-Accounting/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[In the field of environmental accounting, you will append a major portion of your time analyzing the costs of impacts on the environment. This includes both internal and external factors of the business or government agency you work with. Once the domain of government, this field of the accounting industry is now a specialty of the private business sector as managers try to find ways of cutting costs without damaging the environment. Some of the tasks you will perform as an accountant in...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 19 Feb 2008 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[How to Get Your First Accounting Job]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400125/How-to-Get-Your-First-Accounting-Job/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[When you work in accounting, your job will deal mainly with the financial aspect of the company or department that you work with. When you pursue your undergraduate degree in accounting, there are several different fields you can consider in this industry, such as:...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 19 Feb 2008 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[How to Obtain a Job as a Tax Collector]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400126/How-to-Obtain-a-Job-as-a-Tax-Collector/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[If you don't mind what people say to you and you have a pleasant demeanor, the job of tax collector for the IRS might appeal to you when you look for a job in the accounting industry. Another term for this position is that of revenue officers, as you deal with the collection of delinquent tax accounts. The first step is for the accounting department to send official notification to the taxpayer that proceedings are being started to collect the past due account. The taxpayer has a certain...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 19 Feb 2008 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[How to Obtain a Job as an Accounting Specialist in Government Accounting]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400127/How-to-Obtain-a-Job-as-an-Accounting-Specialist-in-Government-Accounting/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The job of accounting specialist is an entry-level position in government accounting for which you need to have a Bachelor's degree in accounting. You do need an introductory knowledge of accounting principles and methods and how to apply these to various accounting situations. You will also need an introductory knowledge the practices and theoretical base of government accounting, state and federal taxation laws, the use of data processing systems and government auditing. This describes...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 19 Feb 2008 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[How to Obtain a Position as a Chief Financial Officer]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400128/How-to-Obtain-a-Position-as-a-Chief-Financial-Officer/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The chief financial officer is one of the high-ranking officers of a company. In this position, you will report to the either the chief executive officer or the chief operations officer. The CFO of a company is responsible for analyzing and reviewing the financial data of a company. It involves preparing reports on the company's financial performance and the development and maintenance of a budget. Keeping a check on the company's income and expenditures is an important aspect of this jo...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 19 Feb 2008 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[How to Obtain a Position as a Cost Accountant]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400129/How-to-Obtain-a-Position-as-a-Cost-Accountant/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[A cost accountant is a relatively new type of position in the accounting industry. It is a branch of management accounting dealing with cost projection and management of projects. In this position, your duties will consist of collecting, assimilating, collating and analyzing financial date with relation to one or several projects for which you are responsible. The quality of the information that you provide to your supervisors in this capacity can make or break a company, so it is an imp...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 19 Feb 2008 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[How to Obtain a Position as a Financial Analyst]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400130/How-to-Obtain-a-Position-as-a-Financial-Analyst/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[When you work in the accounting industry as a financial analyst you will provide information and advice to businesses to help them make wise investment decisions. In this type of work, you will focus on gathering financial information of the company, analyze it and make recommendations as to whether certain stocks would make a good investment. When the company has money to invest to further increase its profits, you will assess the economic performance of other industries and businesses....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 19 Feb 2008 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[How to Obtain a Position as a Financial Manager]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400131/How-to-Obtain-a-Position-as-a-Financial-Manager/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The job of financial manager is a job in the accounting industry with responsibility for providing advice to clients so that they can make sound financial decisions. You can work independently in the private sector or work with a large firm in this type of job. Your clients could include large multi-national companies and individuals. The roles will vary in scope depending on where you work, but they will be very similar in some aspects of the position. For example, in a large corporatio...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 19 Feb 2008 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[How to Obtain a Position as a Senior Accountant]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400132/How-to-Obtain-a-Position-as-a-Senior-Accountant/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The job of senior accountant is an advanced position in the accounting industry. In order to apply for such a position, you need to hold at least a Bachelor's degree in accounting and at least three years of experiences as a professional accountant. You should have certification as a CPA to hold this position as well. You will need to have considerable knowledge of accounting practices as you will have to perform work that carries a considerable degree of difficulty. You will also be inv...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 19 Feb 2008 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[How to Obtain a Position as a Senior Tax Accountant]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400133/How-to-Obtain-a-Position-as-a-Senior-Tax-Accountant/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[A senior tax accountant is, as the job title suggests, a high-ranking position in the accounting industry whether it is in government or in the private sector. The basic function of such a job is to ensure that a company's tax policies comply with those set down by the state and federal government. Preparing the company's tax returns will be the primary duty, but there are other duties and responsibilities associated with this position as well. Internal auditing of the company's financia...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 19 Feb 2008 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[How to Obtain a Position as an Insurance Tax Audit Specialist]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400134/How-to-Obtain-a-Position-as-an-Insurance-Tax-Audit-Specialist/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The position of insurance tax audit specialist is one that you can get when you are in the field of government accounting. You do need to have a Bachelor's degree with courses in accounting as well as two years of experience working in accounting and auditing to be eligible for this type of job. In addition, it would be beneficial if you have one of the following types of certification:...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 19 Feb 2008 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[How to Qualify as a Management Accountant]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400135/How-to-Qualify-as-a-Management-Accountant/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The position of management accountant can also be known by other titles, such as cost accountant, industrial accountant or private accountant. In this position, your responsibilities include recording and analyzing the financial statements of the company or government department. Large firms and state and federal governments employ accountants in this type of position, so there are plenty of opportunities for employment in this field of the accounting industry. In management accounting, ...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 19 Feb 2008 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[How You Can Benefit From Being Certified in Payroll]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400136/How-You-Can-Benefit-From-Being-Certified-in-Payroll/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Every business, whether large or small, that has employees needs the services of trained personnel to handle the payroll for the company. The job titles of the position may vary from payroll clerk, payroll administrator, payroll technician, timekeeper and others. There are many different tasks that you would perform in such a job for which you would need specialized training. Many colleges now offer associate degrees of a two-year duration that will give you the skills and knowledge you ...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 19 Feb 2008 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Information About Accounting Jobs]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400137/Information-About-Accounting-Jobs/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[All accountants work with numbers and calculations using spreadsheets and accounting software. However, there are so many accounting jobs that the type of work that you can do in each one is different and offers different types of challenges. For the basic general accountant, the job description could be fairly simple, whereas that of an accountant in senior management would entail an entirely different set of skills....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 19 Feb 2008 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Job Hunting Tips for Accounting Majors]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400138/Job-Hunting-Tips-for-Accounting-Majors/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[If you are majoring in accounting in your university degree, you will no doubt want to look for jobs in accounting, business or the financial sector. Although you may have your eye on jobs all through your university career and may even have a company in mind that you would like to work for, there is no point applying for any jobs until at least your last year of studies. Degree programs in accounting and business have an internship component. While you work in the field at a business, y...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 19 Feb 2008 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Job Prospects With a Degree in Accounting]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400139/Job-Prospects-With-a-Degree-in-Accounting/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[If you love working with numbers and have an affinity for mathematical computations, then you do have what it takes for a career in accounting. When you start your university career and pursue a degree in accounting, you will be on your way to finding many different types of employment. Some of the jobs you can have in this field include:...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 19 Feb 2008 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Jobs Available in Government Accounting]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400140/Jobs-Available-in-Government-Accounting/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[When you choose government accounting as the filed of the accounting industry where you want to work, there are many types of entry-level jobs available for recent graduates. You do need to have a Bachelor's degree in accounting from an accredited university and an introductory knowledge of accounting principles and methods as well as government procedures for accounting. Knowledge of the tax laws and structures at the state and federal level is also essential. You can start off as an ac...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 19 Feb 2008 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Jobs You Can Get With An Accounting Major]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400141/Jobs-You-Can-Get-With-An-Accounting-Major/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[When you pursue a Bachelor's degree with an accounting major, you have many opportunities for different kinds of employment. There are three main areas in which you can specialize - financial accounting, managerial accounting and Taxes and Assurance Services. In financial accounting, you will learn how to prepare the financial statements for a company. This involves using the information that assistant accountants and clerks enter into the general ledger. When you get a job of this natur...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 19 Feb 2008 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Overview of the Job of Accountant]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400142/Overview-of-the-Job-of-Accountant/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The term ''accountant'' refers to a very broad field of work in the accounting industry. In this job, you perform many different tasks, work in a variety of different locations and offices and specialize in several different fields. In their jobs, accountants and auditors work in governments and private business to ensure that the financial operations run smoothly and without any criminal activities. The functions they perform are vital for the future of the economy and the financial ind...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 19 Feb 2008 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Specialize as an Internal Auditor]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400143/Specialize-as-an-Internal-Auditor/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[An internal auditor works for a company, organization or government agency and audits the financial records to ensure they are accurate and complete. The main focus of the job is to check the records to ensure that the finances are managed properly and that there is no waste, such as in duplication of services. The job also focuses on ensuring that there is no corruption involved in mismanagement. Another aspect of this job is to regularly review the controls the business has in place to...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 19 Feb 2008 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Specialize in Accounting as a Business Valuator.]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400144/Specialize-in-Accounting-as-a-Business-Valuator/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The job of business valuator is one in the accounting field in which there are many job postings. It is one that requires you to have CPA designation, and many certified public accountants are now striving to attain the certification required to obtain this type of job. Therefore, it is one in which there are many opportunities for advancement in your accounting career. In this position, you will appraise all types of businesses to determine their financial worth. As a CPA, you can contr...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 19 Feb 2008 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Start Your Career as an Accounting Analyst 1]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400145/Start-Your-Career-as-an-Accounting-Analyst-1/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The job of Accounting Analyst 1 is an entry-level position that you can obtain as a recent university graduate with a major in accounting. In the job description for this position, you will see that you will be responsible for reviewing, maintaining, analyzing and developing accounting systems for the company or government agency that you work with. The main focus of your work will be to review the current accounting systems and make recommendations for improvement. You will act as an as...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 19 Feb 2008 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Start Your Career as an Accounting Clerk]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400146/Start-Your-Career-as-an-Accounting-Clerk/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[If you would like to have a career in the accounting industry, you can get a start by taking the training needed to qualify as an accounting clerk. Many vocational colleges throughout the country offer this one-year course in which you will take courses in the fundamentals of accounting. There are also two-year courses, which will give you an Associate's degree in the accounting field. This involves using accounting software to perform the calculations necessary in the job. Other courses...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 19 Feb 2008 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Steps to Becoming a Certified Financial Planner]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400147/Steps-to-Becoming-a-Certified-Financial-Planner/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[With so many people now looking for advise about financial planning, one area of the accounting industry where there are plenty of opportunities for employment is that of certified financial planner. In this job you will be highly sought after and you need to distinguish yourself from a financial advisor, as the two jobs are completely different. With certification, you can work in a large firm or set up your own office and work independently....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 19 Feb 2008 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Take a Look at the Job of Accounting Supervisor]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400148/Take-a-Look-at-the-Job-of-Accounting-Supervisor/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[One of the many jobs available in the accounting industry that might interest you is that of accounting supervisor. This position requires a considerable amount of educational credentials beginning with a Bachelor's degree from an accredited university in accounting, finance, business or a related field. Most employers look for an applicant with an MBA (Master of Business Administration) degree. You do need to have at least three years of experience working in accounting and have certifi...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 19 Feb 2008 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[The Difference Between a CPA and a General Accountant]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400149/The-Difference-Between-a-CPA-and-a-General-Accountant/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Both a CPA and an accountant do the same types of work in public accounting, but there is a difference between a CPA and a general accountant in the qualifications both hold. In a large firm there many be many accountants, but only a small number of CPA's. High-ranking positions within a company are the domain of a certified public accountant and in order to achieve this rank one must pass the CPA certification exam. This exam is a uniform one that is administered by American Institute o...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 19 Feb 2008 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[The Exciting Job of a Forensic Accountant]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400151/The-Exciting-Job-of-a-Forensic-Accountant/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[If you listen to the news regarding the increase in criminal activity in accounting, you will see that there is an emerging field in the accounting industry for which there are many possibilities of employment. As a forensic accountant, you will be somewhat of a private detective as you sift through financial records to find where corrupt activity has taken place. The word forensic refers to being acceptable in a court of law and that is what you look for in your accounting duties. The i...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 19 Feb 2008 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[The Training Needed to Become an Accountant]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400152/The-Training-Needed-to-Become-an-Accountant/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The first training you need to become an accountant is to obtain an undergraduate degree from an accredited university in accounting, business or a related field. Then you start applying for jobs in the accounting industry depending on your area of interest. The options are many. As a recent graduate, you will likely start off in an entry-level position either with the government or a private firm under the supervision of a certified accountant. This will give you the experience you need...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 19 Feb 2008 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[The Training You Need to Become a CPA]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400153/The-Training-You-Need-to-Become-a-CPA/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[When you take the university course you need for Bachelor's degree in accounting or business, you will be on your way to becoming a CPA. Most accountants have job offers to start their career before they finish their final year of university, but this is in an entry &quot;level as a junior accountant. If you want to advance your career, you should take a close look at what it takes to become a certified public accountant because this designation opens up a whole world of possibilities for pos...]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[The Training You Need to Become an Accountant]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400154/The-Training-You-Need-to-Become-an-Accountant/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[When you decide that you want to become an accountant, you have to pursue a university degree program leading to a Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or business administration. There is a wide range of services available in the accounting industry, such as public or government accounting and auditing. Within each of these fields there is also a wide array of choices. You can choose to specialize in a particular field such as private accounting, management accounting, tax accountin...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 19 Feb 2008 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[The Work of an Environmental National Accountant]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400155/The-Work-of-an-Environmental-National-Accountant/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[There are several areas in which an environmental national accountant can specialize. First of all, to obtain this type of job in the accounting industry, you must hold an undergraduate degree in accounting with related courses in other aspects of the natural environment, such as geography. This is a growing field for which there are many possibilities for employment. The scope of the work depends on the individual situation, the magnitude of the investment and the type of environmental ...]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Tips to Help You Advance Your Accounting Career]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400156/Tips-to-Help-You-Advance-Your-Accounting-Career/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[You can start looking for accounting jobs and advance your accounting career while you are still in university pursuing your accounting degree. These programs include an internship component in which you work in a private accounting firm or a government agency for a semester applying the theories you learn in class to real situations. This does not usually occur until your last few years of university. Before that you can take steps to help you gain experience by applying for summer jobs...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 19 Feb 2008 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Tips To Help You Get Into Forensic Accounting]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400157/Tips-To-Help-You-Get-Into-Forensic-Accounting/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[In the field of forensic accounting, you will be familiar with the courtroom, as you will spend some of your time testifying as to your findings in investigations of fraud or embezzlement in white-collar crime. Your role will be to advise judges and attorneys on the financial aspects of the case. The cases you are involved in can range from issues related to professional negligence by accountants to share valuations and the division of property in divorce proceedings. This field of the a...]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Training Needed For Forensic Accounting]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400158/Training-Needed-For-Forensic-Accounting/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Forensic accounting refers to the investigation of the financial records of a company to determine whether or not any wrongdoing has taken place. This is one of the fields of the accounting industry is which you can specialize. There are two possible routes you can take to obtaining the credentials you need to obtain a position as a forensics accountant. One of these routes is that of a regular accountant in which you take the courses leading to a bachelor s degree in accounting. Then yo...]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[What are the Different Types of Accountants?]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400159/What-are-the-Different-Types-of-Accountants/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Like all other professions, accounting jobs have also changed over the years, especially with the advances in technology. Today the computer and accounting software does much of the computation and calculation required in this profession, but many accountants often double check with pencil and paper or with an adding machine. However, there is much more to accounting than adding and subtracting numbers or preparing income tax returns. While this may describe a typical accounting job, the...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 19 Feb 2008 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[What Does a Certified Management Accountant Do?]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400160/What-Does-a-Certified-Management-Accountant-Do/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[A certified management accountant is an essential professional in an industrial business setting. In this position you will provide three necessary services for the business &quot; accounting, management and advice on strategies. There are six functions associated with management accounting:...]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[What Does a Management Accountant Do?]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400161/What-Does-a-Management-Accountant-Do/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[A management accountant usually works at providing advice to the management of a company or individual clients on how to interpret financial information to help them make wise financial decisions that will affect the company. The company or individual may have financial goals they want to achieve and therefore need the assistance of a person trained in this branch of accountant. It is a broad field in which there are several different job titles, such as:...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 19 Feb 2008 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[What Does a Public Accountant Do?]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400162/What-Does-a-Public-Accountant-Do/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The main job of an accountant is to ensure that a company s financial records are in order and up-to-date. A public accountant does not usually work with the financial records of just one company, although in this position you may have specific clients that you work with. There are large firms that hire accountants to work on various cases or if you have enough experience, you can start your own company and take in clients of your own. Even if you do work with a large accounting firm, yo...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 19 Feb 2008 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[What is the Difference Between Bookkeeping and Accounting?]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400163/What-is-the-Difference-Between-Bookkeeping-and-Accounting/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[In order to understand the difference between bookkeeping and accounting, you have to look at the requirements for each job. There are accountants who do bookkeeping services and this tends to confuse the issue. Many accountants cannot give you a clear distinction between the two jobs. The main difference is in the duties that each individual performs....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 19 Feb 2008 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[What is the Job of a Public Accountant?]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400164/What-is-the-Job-of-a-Public-Accountant/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[A public accountant is a general accountant working for an accounting firm. Graduates with an undergraduate degree in accounting start their careers working for national or local public accounting firms and gain experience in all facets of the industry. When you first get started you will likely start out in an entry &quot;level position and work at routine tasks, such as accounts payable, receivable or payroll providing assistance to the certified accountant....]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[What is the Job of Production Accountant?]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400165/What-is-the-Job-of-Production-Accountant/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The film industry also has need of people skilled in the workings of the accounting industry. A production accountant is one that is essential in the film industry to manage the finances and financial records during film production. This job involves working in close association with the producer and the production office for the preparation of the film budget and to organize schedules. In addition to these duties, as the accountant for a film, you will also have day-to-day duties to per...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 19 Feb 2008 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[What Kind of Accounting Job Opportunities Exist With an MBA?]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400166/What-Kind-of-Accounting-Job-Opportunities-Exist-With-an-MBA/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[When you decide you want to pursue an advanced degree in addition to your Bachelor's degree in accounting, business or finance, the next logical step is usually an MBA. There are many accountants who go on to get this degree. With it they only need one year of work experience to become eligible to write the CPA exam. This advanced degree is considered to be the highest credentials you can have in the accounting world and opens the door to multiple employment opportunities....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 19 Feb 2008 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[What Types of Jobs Exist in the Accounting Industry?]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400167/What-Types-of-Jobs-Exist-in-the-Accounting-Industry/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[A quick look at the classifieds in a financial magazine or in a job search online will give you a sampling of the wide variety of jobs that exist in the accounting industry. When you are considering a career in accounting, you should research each job to din the type of training it requires and the types of duties the job entails. This will give you the information you need to make the decision as to whether this type of job would be right for you. Even when you do achieve the qualificat...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 19 Feb 2008 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[What Work Do You Do in Government Accounting?]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400168/What-Work-Do-You-Do-in-Government-Accounting/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[If you want to obtain a job as an accountant working with one of the levels of government, you will be working in government accounting. There are three levels of accountant that you can advance through in this job, each one bringing with it more responsibilities and more complicated work. The entry-level position for a recent graduate with an accounting degree would be that of Accountant 1. The duties of this job are moderately complex and enough to help the new accountant to get acquai...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 19 Feb 2008 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Where to Work as a Public Accountant]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400169/Where-to-Work-as-a-Public-Accountant/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Once you receive your undergraduate degree in accounting and start looking for employment, you will have to make a decision about whether you want to work as a public accountant with a local or a national firm. You do need to look at the turnover statistics for both to determine which one will give you the best possibilities for long term employment. The possibilities for advancing in your career to higher paying positions in both are other aspect that you have to look at when making you...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 19 Feb 2008 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Why Become a CPA?]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400170/Why-Become-a-CPA/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Although you will perform basically the same tasks as a general accountant and as a CPA, there are more advantages to becoming a certified public accountant. There are many more options for employment when you have the certification because you can broaden the scope of responsibilities you can take on. You also have a greater mobility to advance your career by moving into management positions, both in the private sector and in the various levels of government. With the certification as a...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 19 Feb 2008 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Work as a Chief Public Utilities Accountant]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400171/Work-as-a-Chief-Public-Utilities-Accountant/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The job of chief public utilities accountant is a position that exists in all state governments and in the municipal government of larger cities. This is a senior position for which you need to have at least three years of work experience in the area of professional accounting, fiscal management or work in the general area of public utilities accounting. Most of the professionals who hold these positions have worked their way up through the ranks and apply for a transfer to the position ...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 19 Feb 2008 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Work as a Compliance Auditor With a Bank]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400172/Work-as-a-Compliance-Auditor-With-a-Bank/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The job of compliance auditor is a high-ranking position in the accounting industry. Not only do you need to have an undergraduate degree in accounting and CPA designation, but you must have considerable knowledge of banking operations and regulations. This knowledge comes from at least ten years of experience working in the accounting field and the banking industry. You should be able to work independently and have exceptional computer skills. This position requires good judgment and hi...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 19 Feb 2008 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Work as an Accounting Clerk in Government Accounting]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400173/Work-as-an-Accounting-Clerk-in-Government-Accounting/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[When you want to start off in an accounting career with many possibilities of advancement, you should take a look at the job of accounting clerk in government accounting. This can be with either the state or federal government as the qualifications and type of tasks are very similar at all levels of government. This role is one of routine bookkeeping tasks and clerical work to ensure that the office in which you work operates in an efficient manner....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 19 Feb 2008 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Work as Payroll Clerk in the Accounting Industry]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400174/Work-as-Payroll-Clerk-in-the-Accounting-Industry/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The job of payroll clerk is one in which you will enter the information regarding employees' hours of work into the system so that they will get paid on time. Some of the specific duties involved in this job include compiling the information, computing and posting wages, maintaining payroll records and correcting any errors or inconsistencies that may occur. In compiling the data for payroll and preparing the pay checks, you will have to calculate the amount of taxes that have to be dedu...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 19 Feb 2008 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Work at Home as a Business Accountant]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400175/Work-at-Home-as-a-Business-Accountant/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The role of business accountant is one that you can do from home. You can choose to work with only one business as your client or you can work with several different businesses. As a professional accountant with a Bachelor's degree in accounting, you can set up your own office and set your own hours of work. If you want to earn a certificate as a certified public accountant, you should ensure that the type of work you do in your role meets the requirements for the certification eligibili...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 19 Feb 2008 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Work in the Accounting Industry as a Financial Analyst]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400176/Work-in-the-Accounting-Industry-as-a-Financial-Analyst/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The job of financial analyst is one of the most prestigious careers in the accounting industry. You can start off in a firm working in a junior position and advance to the senior level. There are also other niches in this sector of the accounting industry where you will do well in terms of a high salary and the possibility of promotions. However, this is one area of accounting that is very tough to break into because it is very competitive....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 19 Feb 2008 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Work in the Accounting Industry as an Accounting Assistant]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400177/Work-in-the-Accounting-Industry-as-an-Accounting-Assistant/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[An accounting assistant is a paraprofessional working on the main office of a company assisting the general accountant in the day-to-day work of the business. At one time, you could obtain this type of work with just a high school diploma and receive training on the job. Today, employers are looking for more highly trained assistants to work in their offices. The usual route to obtaining such a position is to follow the course of study leading to an Associate's degree, called an A.A.S....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 19 Feb 2008 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[International Financial Reporting Standards]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400071/International-Financial-Reporting-Standards/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Considered the standard interpretation of finance laws and ethics, the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) are found in all industrialized nations where finance and accounting industries play a major part in the nation s economy.  The independent London-based International Accounting Standards Board established in April 2001 is the committee which adopts these standards into practice.  Officially, the IFRS are identified as a ''principles-based set of standards in that...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 18 Feb 2008 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Improve Your Chances of Landing a Dream Job:  What One HR Director Looks for in an Entry-Level Candidate]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400072/Improve-Your-Chances-of-Landing-a-Dream-Job-What-One-HR-Director-Looks-for-in-an-Entry-Level-Candidate/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[There are two candidates scheduled to be interviewed for an open position at a public accounting firm.  On paper, they are almost identical &quot; similar education, experience, and qualifications.  After the interview is over, how does the recruiter decide?...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 18 Feb 2008 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Career Decisions Should Include Weighing Culture]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400075/Career-Decisions-Should-Include-Weighing-Culture/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Are you about to make that first big decision of selecting where your first professional job will be in accounting? This decision should not be taken lightly given the many factors that go into making such a decision. The place you choose to work should be the right fit for you, so you should look forward to going there each day....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 28 Jan 2008 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Consider These Issues before Taking a Loan from Your 401(k)]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400076/Consider-These-Issues-before-Taking-a-Loan-from-Your-401-k/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[In general, you would want to delay taking funds out of your 401(k) plan.  Each individual may have different circumstances, but the general rule of thumb many financial professionals share is that while a 401(k) plan is an easy source of money, borrowing from it is not a great idea in many situations for these various reasons:...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 28 Jan 2008 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Accountants Are in High Demand Thanks to the Money Momentum of Tax Season]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400078/Accountants-Are-in-High-Demand-Thanks-to-the-Money-Momentum-of-Tax-Season/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Finances are top of mind for many households and businesses as tax season ramps up.  As a result, it s the perfect time of year for people considering jobs as accountants to get their feet wet in the industry.  In fact, the federal government estimates more than 300,000 people are hired every year to work during the January-to-April tax season....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 28 Jan 2008 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Booming Job Growth at AccountingCrossing]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400181/Booming-Job-Growth-at-AccountingCrossing/</link>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 28 Jan 2008 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Accounting Firm Internships Provide Career  Opportunities]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400073/Accounting-Firm-Internships-Provide-Career-Opportunities/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[In today's competitive accounting job market, employers and potential employees both want the same thing: A great opportunity to try out the working relationship before committing to each other.In our experience at Goff, Backa, Alfera &amp;amp; Co. (GBACO), a regional independent accounting firm with headquarters in Pittsburgh, the best way to test the working relationship is through a well-constructed internship program.Educators, students and employers in public accounting agree tha...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 14 Jan 2008 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Women's Initiative Programs for Women in Accounting Careers]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400074/Women-s-Initiative-Programs-for-Women-in-Accounting-Careers/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[From my experience in working in public accounting over the last 10-plus years, I have found it to be a very positive and rewarding career choice for women.  I have also been fortunate to have many female professionals as role models in high level positions within my firm. Two out of our three department heads are women, and I work alongside a number of other women in executive, decision-making positions.  However, in the last decade, many firms, both large and small, have been actively resea...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 14 Jan 2008 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Want to Please Your Future Employer? First Please Yourself - Four Ways to Help Align Your Career Objectives]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400070/Want-to-Please-Your-Future-Employer-First-Please-Yourself-Four-Ways-to-Help-Align-Your-Career-Objectives/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[If you are looking for your first job in the accounting field, your head is probably filled with all kinds of advice about how to impress would-be employers. But have you also considered the importance of aligning your career objectives with your personal interests and skill level? To help avoid making a misstep in the selection of your first job, here are four broad areas to consider before you make any final decisions on a job offer....]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Business Valuation Is a White Hot Practice Area for Many CPAs]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400069/Business-Valuation-Is-a-White-Hot-Practice-Area-for-Many-CPAs/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Business valuation has long been the single-track career choice of many appraisers, MBAs, and valuators. Now, however, many CPAs are seeing it as a lucrative way to add a specialty area to their practices....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 24 Dec 2007 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Ethics Are Key to Success]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400067/Ethics-Are-Key-to-Success/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[We've all seen and, in part, felt the impact the fallout of one-time corporate powerhouses Enron, Tyco, and WorldCom had on a multitude of industries, and ultimately, the economy on both a national and global level. As a direct result, in 2002, the Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) Act was introduced, which imposed stricter regulations that have drastically changed the way corporations and their employees conduct business, especially accounting and finance professionals. Since this time, those in the fina...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 17 Dec 2007 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Planning for a Stress-Free Audit]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400068/Planning-for-a-Stress-Free-Audit/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Oh, no! The auditors are coming.
The annual audit is a required procedure for public companies, as well as private companies that utilize debt markets or other investment resources. Each quarter and year-end, financial reports must be filed that describe the health and activities of the business. It can be a disruptive and painful experience, but there are steps that an organization or business can take to make the process run smoothly....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 17 Dec 2007 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Working as a Taxpayer Advocate is Both Challenging and Rewarding]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400065/Working-as-a-Taxpayer-Advocate-is-Both-Challenging-and-Rewarding/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Calling all CPAs: Are you presently unemployed and looking for work?  Maybe you are thinking about changing your day-to-day routine?  Perhaps you would like to be more involved in the collection and enforcement side of the IRS?  Have you thought about a career in tax preparation and representation? Perhaps you have even thought about working as an Enrolled Agent?...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 10 Dec 2007 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Keeping Valued Employees: Why Terminate When You Can Turnaround]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400066/Keeping-Valued-Employees-Why-Terminate-When-You-Can-Turnaround/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[When the once-successful, top-flight executive loses momentum and no longer performs to potential, the questions to be asked are ''Why?'' and ''What now?''  As the once-effective manager begins to flounder or derail, these very same questions must be considered....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 10 Dec 2007 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Job-Hunting at AccountingCrossing Can Be Tax-Deductible]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400180/Job-Hunting-at-AccountingCrossing-Can-Be-Tax-Deductible/</link>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 10 Dec 2007 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Q&amp;amp;A with Ryan Dumermuth]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400063/Q-A-with-Ryan-Dumermuth/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Q. How did you get interested in an accounting career? 

A. I first became interested in accounting when I took a couple classes in high school.  I enjoyed the classes and did well....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 03 Dec 2007 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[So You Want to Be Your Own Boss? The Rewards and Challenges of Self-Employment]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400064/So-You-Want-to-Be-Your-Own-Boss-The-Rewards-and-Challenges-of-Self-Employment/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[According to the U.S. Census Bureau, there are more than 10 million self-employed workers in the United States, and that number is increasing &quot; for good reason. Being your own boss means not worrying you'll be laid off or fired. It allows you to create your own work schedule. It holds out the promise of great financial reward. It frees you from having to attend mind-numbing staff meetings. In short, self-employment lets you call the shots....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 03 Dec 2007 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Bookminders' Cottage Corporation]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400061/Bookminders-Cottage-Corporation/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Six months ago, Dorothy Nyland realized that something had to give.  As she sat in her car in the middle of yet another morning traffic jam, the mother of four began to realize that it was time to make a career change....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 26 Nov 2007 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Earning the Designation ''Certified Public Accountant'' Is the Single Most Important Step an Accountant Can Take]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400062/Earning-the-Designation-Certified-Public-Accountant-Is-the-Single-Most-Important-Step-an-Accountant-Can-Take/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[CPAs command greater salaries than their non-CPA counterparts. According to the Robert Half International 2008 salary guide, CPAs typically earn 10% more than non-CPA accountants in similar positions. This equates to $5,000 to $10,000 per year more at the start of a CPA's career and $10,000 to $15,000 more per year later on in a CPA's career. In today's dollars, that equates to approximately $400,000 in additional earnings over the course of a typical 40-year career....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 26 Nov 2007 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[An Understandable Summary of Business Valuation in the Context of Matrimonial Litigation]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400059/An-Understandable-Summary-of-Business-Valuation-in-the-Context-of-Matrimonial-Litigation/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The purpose of this article is to provide an easily understandable summary of how business valuation is performed for most businesses within the context of matrimonial litigation.  In this article, the methodology examined to determine value is the income capitalization method.  There are other valuation methods that can be used, but this is one that is more commonly used to value businesses in divorces.  The major exception is a business that owns real estate, in which case a real estate app...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 19 Nov 2007 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[How to Determine What Kind of Career You Are Best Suited For]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400060/How-to-Determine-What-Kind-of-Career-You-Are-Best-Suited-For/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Sometimes reconciling our dream jobs with our skills and experience can be very difficult.  We may have made some conscious choices early on, such as selecting a major in college.  But once we join the workforce, we tend to move through our professional careers by accepting the next opportunity offered rather than stepping back and assessing our interests and skills.  We gradually adopt a mental picture of who we are and what we do, so consequently we have great difficulty seeing ourselves in...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 19 Nov 2007 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[What to Do with a $10,000 Inheritance for the Benefit of Four Relatives of the Deceased]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400057/What-to-Do-with-a-10-000-Inheritance-for-the-Benefit-of-Four-Relatives-of-the-Deceased/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[There are many personal and financial issues to consider when deciding what to do with an inheritance. For this discussion, assume you are responsible for determining what to do with $10,000 that was designated for a deceased relative's four minor children, ranging in age from one to 12, in the amount of $2,500 each....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 12 Nov 2007 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Women to Blame for Lack of Female Executives]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400058/Women-to-Blame-for-Lack-of-Female-Executives/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Many aspiring female executives, business managers, and other professionals often forget that they really have two jobs &quot; the first is to do what they get paid for (and do it better than men). The other is to proactively manage their career paths and do what is required to ensure that their upward mobility isn't dependent on others &quot; especially those who notoriously subscribe to the ''old boys' club'' mentality and who may or may not be working in their best interest....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 12 Nov 2007 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Give the Gift of Education]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400055/Give-the-Gift-of-Education/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Many grandparents and other concerned family members are aware of the ever-increasing costs of education and are looking for ways to help defray tuition and other expenses. The following is a summary of how annual gifts may be used to pay tuition expenses....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 05 Nov 2007 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Attitude, Sales, and a Bonus]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400056/Attitude-Sales-and-a-Bonus/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[This week you are receiving a twofer.  The first part of this article will be dedicated to a question I received on background checks. In the second half I am going to go off on one of my rants, this time on ''age discrimination'' (and remember that I am a contrarian thinker). Interestingly, these two topics relate very closely. Both ''are what they are,'' and you really can't change them.  So both require a proper attitude and good personal sales. I have condensed the question....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 05 Nov 2007 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[AccountingCrossing Welcomes the Arrival of Daily Job Market News]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400179/AccountingCrossing-Welcomes-the-Arrival-of-Daily-Job-Market-News/</link>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 05 Nov 2007 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Five Rules for Every Privately Held Business]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400053/Five-Rules-for-Every-Privately-Held-Business/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[As a result of the acknowledgments and awards I have received for the hard work of my employees, I have been asked to speak at colleges and universities here and abroad. I have been invited to speak at Harvard Business School, the Wharton School of Business, the University of Virginia School of Business, the University of Michigan School of Business, and dozens of others....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 29 Oct 2007 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[My Boss is an Idiot]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400054/My-Boss-is-an-Idiot/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[This article has been prompted by several emails I have received over the past few weeks (yes, I do respond to questions inside and outside my column) about impossible bosses, ranging from extreme micromanagers to incompetent managers to downright rude people, and what those who work for these people can do....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 29 Oct 2007 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Trump, Stewart, Schwarzenegger, and Gates Not Immune to Success Advice]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400051/Trump-Stewart-Schwarzenegger-and-Gates-Not-Immune-to-Success-Advice/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Trump, Stewart, Schwarzenegger, Gates...these are just a few of the names that evoke images of great success, wealth, and power. Even with the collective successes realized &quot; and billions garnered &quot; by these figures, four of our nation's leading businesspeople, it's never too late to receive sound business advice.  There are always areas for improvement in business, even for those at the very top who seemingly possess the secret formula for achievement....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 22 Oct 2007 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[What You Need to Know: Your Career Brand]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400052/What-You-Need-to-Know-Your-Career-Brand/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[What do you need to know to successfully build and position your career brand? 
Companies spend tremendous amounts of money on advertising, brand management, product placement, sponsorships, and a whole host of strategies to build their brands. Careful thought is put into branding, and some of the world's most successful companies are immediately recognizable worldwide as a result....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 22 Oct 2007 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Tax Facts:  Foreign Purchases of U.S. Real Estate]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400049/Tax-Facts-Foreign-Purchases-of-U-S-Real-Estate/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[As South Florida continues to emerge as a hub for international business, the influx of foreigners purchasing real estate has increased dramatically.  That being said, there are many factors that foreign buyers need to be aware of, especially when it comes to navigating U.S. tax rules and regulations.  In addition to a basic understanding of American real estate terms such as ''escrow'' and ''title insurance,'' special tax rules also apply, making tax advice not just necessary but imperative ...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 15 Oct 2007 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Choosing Your Accounting Software]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400050/Choosing-Your-Accounting-Software/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The market is flooded with all types of software packages for accounting needs.  Accounting software packages come with a range of features, so it is wise to determine which accounting software package best suits your requirements before purchasing one.  Here are a few helpful tips:...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 15 Oct 2007 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Marketing Your Accounting Firm]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400047/Marketing-Your-Accounting-Firm/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[In today s competitive environment, marketing is essential to every organization.  Accounting firms, like all other businesses, need to promote themselves to survive and thrive.]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 08 Oct 2007 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Internet-Based Accounting]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400048/Internet-Based-Accounting/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The Internet influences numerous aspects of our lives, and accounting is one professional sector that has taken advantage of web-based technologies in a big way.]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 08 Oct 2007 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Choose Wisely When Considering a CPA Firm]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400045/Choose-Wisely-When-Considering-a-CPA-Firm/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[If you are searching for a job at a CPA firm, it is important to define what you are looking for in an employer to ensure that your professional development and personal growth goals will be met.  Every firm is different, so research will need to play a central role in your decision-making process....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 01 Oct 2007 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Financial Analysts]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400046/Financial-Analysts/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[For individuals who wish to pursue a promising financial or accounting-related profession, a career as a financial analyst offers an excellent avenue into the corporate world.]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 01 Oct 2007 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[AccountingCrossing Offers Exclusive Free Seven-Day Trial Subscription]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400178/AccountingCrossing-Offers-Exclusive-Free-Seven-Day-Trial-Subscription/</link>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 01 Oct 2007 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Yes, You Can Achieve Financial Excellence!]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400042/Yes-You-Can-Achieve-Financial-Excellence/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[By most economic findings and measures, the United States of America is wealthier than it has ever been.  At the same time, many studies have suggested that our sense of well-being in terms of life or happiness has not kept pace.  This is evidenced by the large numbers of individuals who suffer from depression, teen suicide rates that continue to increase, and substance abuse rates that continue to rise....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 24 Sep 2007 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Cognex Corporation appoints new independent registered public accounting firm]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400043/Cognex-Corporation-appoints-new-independent-registered-public-accounting-firm/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Cognex Corporation appoints new independent registered public accounting firmMichael Baker Corporation names Craig O. Stuver acting chief financial officerTKS Solutions expands features of Penny...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 24 Sep 2007 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Accounting Grads Should ''Count'' Their Career Options]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400044/Accounting-Grads-Should-Count-Their-Career-Options/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Greater accountability, more paperwork, and enhanced oversight for corporate America-these are just a few of the consequences of the Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) Act of 2002, enacted in response to unprecedented corporate accounting scandals.  Yet as described on this website just a few weeks ago, SOX has also created something quite positive for the profession:  a thriving market for entry-level auditing jobs for those who have learned the new accounting rules and procedures....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 24 Sep 2007 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[A Model Accounting Professional and Citizen:  Doro]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400040/A-Model-Accounting-Professional-and-Citizen-Doro/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[''I possess within me what I call my six success signs.  They are:  patience, focus, drive, determination, people skills, and follow-up,'' said Dorothy S. Eisenberg, CPA and partner at Gerson, Preston, Robinson &amp;amp; Company, a renowned South Florida accounting firm....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 17 Sep 2007 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Aronson &amp;amp; Co. launches ''Show Us Your Future'' video contest]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400041/Aronson-Co-launches-Show-Us-Your-Future-video-contest/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Aronson &amp;amp; Co. launches ''Show Us Your Future'' video contestMohler, Nixon &amp;amp; Williams opens new office in San FranciscoOPI chosen as number-one FAO vendor for middle-market companies]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 17 Sep 2007 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Michael Management Corporation releases first book on SAP Asset Accounting]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400037/Michael-Management-Corporation-releases-first-book-on-SAP-Asset-Accounting/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Michael Management Corporation releases first book on SAP Asset AccountingAustin named executive vice president and chief financial officer at Beach FirstAMS ranked 665 by Inc. magazine...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 10 Sep 2007 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Getting Your Foot in the Door of the Accounting Industry]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400038/Getting-Your-Foot-in-the-Door-of-the-Accounting-Industry/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[In the classroom, you learn the technical side of accounting, but little is ever revealed about what it's actually like to work for a public accounting firm.  As the leader of the on-campus recruiting efforts for J.H. Cohn, LLP, I find that students on campus and newcomers to public accounting ask similar questions....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 10 Sep 2007 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Accounting Tasks:  Critical to Businesses' Health]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400039/Accounting-Tasks-Critical-to-Businesses-Health/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Accounting, often called the ''language of business,'' refers to financial information that is published periodically in the form of profit and loss statements.  Accountants record, classify, report, audit, and analyze companies  financial data....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 10 Sep 2007 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Aronson &amp;amp; Company ranked among top 50 largest accounting firms]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400033/Aronson-Company-ranked-among-top-50-largest-accounting-firms/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Aronson &amp;amp; Company ranked among top 50 largest accounting firmsTaylor launches a new website on accounting basicsThomson Tax &amp;amp; Accounting collaborates with Orbitax]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 03 Sep 2007 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Advance Your Accounting Career]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400034/Advance-Your-Accounting-Career/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Accountants and auditors provide vital services to modern business organizations.  They are responsible for numerous day-to-day financial tasks, such as payroll, tracking expenses and revenues, bookkeeping, and profit and loss analysis.  Accountants work in a variety of areas within their organizations, including taxation, consulting, accounting management services, and auditing.  Accountants with considerable experience in the profession also analyze costs and trends to predict future income...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 03 Sep 2007 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[The Divorce Dos and Don'ts]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400035/The-Divorce-Dos-and-Don-ts/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Every year in this country, thousands of couples are involved in separation or divorce proceedings, which become very emotional and costly processes.  Here is some sound advice for those who are about to begin such a process:...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 03 Sep 2007 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Passionate about Forensic Accounting:  Tracy Coenen]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400036/Passionate-about-Forensic-Accounting-Tracy-Coenen/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[A certified public accountant and a nationally recognized expert in fraud investigation, Tracy Coenen is a successful entrepreneur.  She has worked in the area of forensic accounting for more than 10 years and has been self-employed for seven of them.  Coenen is an inspiration to those who not only want to pursue careers in accounting but are also eager to start their own businesses....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 03 Sep 2007 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Choosing an Accounting Career]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400032/Choosing-an-Accounting-Career/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Accounting involves the tracking and documentation of income and expenditures over time.  Additionally, accountants acquire insights into business functions like mergers and acquisitions, financial systems, quality management, and financial benefits management.  An accounting position can be a rewarding route to senior management and board-level roles....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 27 Aug 2007 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[The Accounting Profession:  Talents That Matter]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400031/The-Accounting-Profession-Talents-That-Matter/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The integrity of our accounting systems sustains our economy and commercial systems.  The accounting industry offers opportunities for swift individual progress and at the same time seeks high-quality graduates who are looking for challenging careers....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 27 Aug 2007 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Building a Referral-Driven Culture]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400029/Building-a-Referral-Driven-Culture/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[One referral from a satisfied client is worth more than 100 cold calls, according to a tried-and-true marketing maxim.  Wouldn't it be great if you could turn your organization into a vortex of referrals, hot leads, and cross-marketing?  What if you did not have to rely on marketing techniques such as direct-mail campaigns and cold calls to attract quality clients and employees?...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 20 Aug 2007 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Georgia-Pacific signs contract with ACS]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400030/Georgia-Pacific-signs-contract-with-ACS/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Georgia-Pacific signs contract with ACSUSAF implements high-tech financial management systemRichard E. Kurtenbach joins Rancher Energy as CAO]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 20 Aug 2007 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Accounting Jobs Galore]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400026/Accounting-Jobs-Galore/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[In response to corporate and accounting scandals during 2000-2002, the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 was signed into law on July 30, 2002.
					
					The provisions of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act have created the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board to supervise the activities of the auditing profession.  The objectives of the act are to enhance corporate responsibility and financial disclosures and to combat corporate and accounting fraud among public companies.  The act will go a lon...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 13 Aug 2007 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Special Children Need Special Financial Planning]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400027/Special-Children-Need-Special-Financial-Planning/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[According to the latest statistics, one in five American families with children in the home has a child with special needs.  These special needs range from mild emotional problems to conditions that severely limit their daily activities.  Financial concerns may arise from parents who have to curtail work hours to care for their children or possibly take lower-paying jobs with more flexible work hours.  At the same time, parents must raise extra money for today's healthcare costs and prepare f...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 13 Aug 2007 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Three new CPAs named to Hall of Fame]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400028/Three-new-CPAs-named-to-Hall-of-Fame/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Three new CPAs named to Hall of FameIMA holds award program in memory of DePaul Two California-based CPA firms combine]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 13 Aug 2007 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Accountants as Wealth Managers]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400024/Accountants-as-Wealth-Managers/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The financial services world is constantly changing.  It used to be that stockbrokers sold investments, insurance agents sold insurance, attorneys gave legal advice, and accountants gave tax advice.  Today, stockbrokers, insurance agents, bankers, property and casualty firms, attorneys, and accountants all sell investments and insurance....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 06 Aug 2007 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[NASBA to hold 100th annual meeting in Hawaii]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400025/NASBA-to-hold-100th-annual-meeting-in-Hawaii/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[NASBA to hold 100th annual meeting in HawaiiCCH appoints new VP of tax and accounting publishingNewmont Mining promotes CAO to CFO post]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 06 Aug 2007 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Servicing the Affluent Financial Services Market Requires Expanded Services]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400023/Servicing-the-Affluent-Financial-Services-Market-Requires-Expanded-Services/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The ability of a CPA firm to expand its capabilities and services to meet the changing needs of today's affluent clients increasingly involves building alliances with insurance and benefit companies.  Industry data supports this trend.  In fact, by 2010, nearly half of all CPA firms will be significant providers or providers of financial services to affluent clients.  This represents a dramatic leap from the situation today, in which only 19.4% of CPA firms are currently significant providers...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 30 Jul 2007 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Condos Trigger Tight Accounting Rules]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400022/Condos-Trigger-Tight-Accounting-Rules/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[When a developer launches a new construction project, he or she faces some crucial tax questions that can affect the financial success of the project.  What method of accounting should be used?  How should federal income taxes be calculated and paid as construction progresses?...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 23 Jul 2007 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[The Niche of Accounting Consulting]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400020/The-Niche-of-Accounting-Consulting/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[As managing partner of CD Anderson, P.A., I knew that the monotony of the everyday accounting world was not for me.  Instead, I steered my company into the niche of accounting consulting.  We are a full-service CPA firm specializing in consulting, financial services, and leadership development&amp;amp;mdash;and we love what we do....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 16 Jul 2007 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[PricewaterhouseCoopers adds 55 new partners]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400021/PricewaterhouseCoopers-adds-55-new-partners/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[PricewaterhouseCoopers adds 55 new partnersIRS introduces revised]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 16 Jul 2007 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[The Importance of Accounting Skills in Turnaround Management:  Perspectives from a Newcomer to Turnaround Consulting]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400018/The-Importance-of-Accounting-Skills-in-Turnaround-Management-Perspectives-from-a-Newcomer-to-Turnaround-Consulting/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[In the past two years, I have had the good fortune to speak with a number of professionals in the turnaround industry (a group that includes attorneys, consultants, lenders, investment bankers, private equity investors, etc.).  Most have stories of &amp;quot;ah ha&amp;quot; moments when they fell in love with the turnaround industry and the particular challenges corporate renewal offers.  My own moment came when I secured an internship with the Turnaround Management Association's Chicago/Midwest chapter....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 09 Jul 2007 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[FAF recommends vetoing accounting bill]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400019/FAF-recommends-vetoing-accounting-bill/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[FAF recommends vetoing accounting billAccounting software AccuFund offered as online hosted serviceLopez Levi employee appointed at National Board of Forensic AccountantsSteven R. Starke promoted as CAO of Bronco Drilling Companybr&amp;gt;PCAOB hires deputy chief auditor...]]></description>
			<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400019/FAF-recommends-vetoing-accounting-bill/</guid>
			<pubDate>Mon, 09 Jul 2007 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Litigation Support in Light of the Daubert Challenge]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400015/Litigation-Support-in-Light-of-the-Daubert-Challenge/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[A trier of fact is expected to reach his or her decision based on admissible evidence.  For many years, the admissibility of expert evidence was governed by FRYE v. United States, 54 App. D.C. 46 (1923).  Under the FRYE test, expert testimony was admissible only if the principle on which it was based was generally accepted in the relevant scientific community....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 02 Jul 2007 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Flexible Schedule Policy]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400016/Flexible-Schedule-Policy/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[My family and I relocated to South Florida in 1993, at which time I began my tenure with Gerson, Preston, Robinson &amp;amp; Company, P.A.  I experienced firsthand the difficulties and frustrations of meeting the many demands of my profession and balancing my family life.  Upon becoming a partner in the firm in 2002, one of my goals was to develop and implement policies that accommodated the needs of the office and the employees' families....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 02 Jul 2007 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Corporate governance website launched by D&amp;amp;T]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400017/Corporate-governance-website-launched-by-D-T/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Corporate governance website launched by D&amp;amp;TFlint Journal appoints new accounting managerAccounting firm Melton &amp;amp; Melton joins with MSIRichard M. Barrow joins as CAO and senior VP of CastlePoint HoldingsGenesis Microchip appoints acting principal accounting officer...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 02 Jul 2007 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[How to Select an Executive Search Firm]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400013/How-to-Select-an-Executive-Search-Firm/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Why limit your company to the people answering ads or actively promoting their resumes?  Even if you attract 100 or more candidates in your own search, their caliber is limited to those actively seeking new positions.  A skilled executive search firm who understands your company's culture can approach the best people in the entire market, including those who are not currently seeking new employment.  Especially when it's a key position in your finance and accounting department, can you afford...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 25 Jun 2007 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Sage launches accounting software]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400014/Sage-launches-accounting-software/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Sage launches accounting softwareTwo days  extension for filing FBARIFAC invites participants to complete a surveyMcGladrey fortifies its base in Florida with Orlando accounting firmSalem Communications swaps accounting companies...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 25 Jun 2007 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Why You Should Consider Offering Advanced College Planning Services]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400010/Why-You-Should-Consider-Offering-Advanced-College-Planning-Services/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[As the author of College Money Planning, I see tremendous opportunities for accountants to be great resources for their clients and prospects.  You can help families secure elite college educations for their children while saving thousands off tuition....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 18 Jun 2007 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Should Law Firms Accept Credit Cards?]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400011/Should-Law-Firms-Accept-Credit-Cards/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Whether it's originated as a matter of curiosity or from the request of a client (or potential client), most law firms have been confronted with a common question in the legal profession:]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 18 Jun 2007 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Companies scramble for qualified accountants]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400012/Companies-scramble-for-qualified-accountants/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Companies scramble for qualified accountantsAccounting firm tagged industry leader by three publicationsCAO James Bresingham replaces CFO Michael KirkseyNaiKun announces Douglas King as new VP Finance, Accounting, &amp;amp; CFOPropalms USA appoints Kabani &amp;amp; Co. as auditor...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 18 Jun 2007 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Alternative Career Options for Boomer Accountants]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400008/Alternative-Career-Options-for-Boomer-Accountants/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[You're a seasoned professional and have reached the formidable boomer accounting years. Now what?  Do you stick it out in the corporate accounting world or in CPA firm life, or do you explore other accounting career options?...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 11 Jun 2007 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[DePaul and accounting firm RSM McGladrey's partnership program]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400009/DePaul-and-accounting-firm-RSM-McGladrey-s-partnership-program/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[DePaul and accounting firm RSM McGladrey's partnership programZoltek swaps accounting firmsAICPA declares Karin Wiberg as director of the office of Strategy ManagementWalker joins Almost Family as CAOCSC hold ups annual report over accounting errors...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 11 Jun 2007 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[IRS Guidance May Provide Avenue for Reduction of Taxable Income Recognition Relating to Non-Accrual Loans]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400006/IRS-Guidance-May-Provide-Avenue-for-Reduction-of-Taxable-Income-Recognition-Relating-to-Non-Accrual-Loans/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Financial institutions may be impacted in a favorable way by new Internal Revenue Service guidance regarding the treatment of non-accrual interest for income tax purposes.Generally, accrual-basis financial institutions would include interest in their income for both book and tax purposes when all the events have occurred which fix the right to receive the interest and the amount can be determined with reasonable certainty....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 04 Jun 2007 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Orientation program must for new NJ CPA]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400005/Orientation-program-must-for-new-NJ-CPA/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Orientation program must for new NJ CPAAccounting board approves Sarbanes-Oxley amendmentsLarge business to apply for ETAAC membership by 6 JuneAppeals court upheld the conviction of John Rigas...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 04 Jun 2007 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Deloitte:  Giving Diversity a Chance]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400007/Deloitte-Giving-Diversity-a-Chance/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Deloitte is one of the most famed business advisory firms on the planet.  It is listed as one of the Big Four auditors, is the second-largest professional services firm in the world, and provides consulting services ranging from operational to strategic management to the world's most powerful companies.  Some of its notable clients are Sprint Nextel Corporation, Starbucks, Best Buy, American Express, Charles Schwab, Dell, and Microsoft....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 04 Jun 2007 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Ethical Issues for CPAs]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400003/Ethical-Issues-for-CPAs/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The public perception of CPAs and the accounting profession as a whole was generally positive until the scandals of the last few years.  &amp;quot;Who do you most trust?&amp;quot; surveys ranked politicians, lawyers, and used car salesmen as the least trustworthy individuals and certified public accountants as the most....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 28 May 2007 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Tax patent bill introduced by Rep. Boucher]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400004/Tax-patent-bill-introduced-by-Rep-Boucher/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) commended Rep. Rick Boucher for introducing legislation that would control damages and other legal solutions available to holders of patents useful in tax planning.  The U.S Tax Code is not equally beneficial for all those who pay taxes, due to tax strategy patents.  The introduction of the legislation will help protect tax practitioners from being exploited at the hands of such tax laws.  About 60 tax strategy patents are already...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 28 May 2007 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Accountants Must Keep Up with the Times:  A Long-Term Care Insurance Update]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400002/Accountants-Must-Keep-Up-with-the-Times-A-Long-Term-Care-Insurance-Update/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Today, more and more people are recognizing the value of a long-term care insurance (LTCI) policy.  Because of this, LTCI is changing the way Americans pay for long-term care.  This is good news since&amp;amp;mdash;as 77 million baby boomers age&amp;amp;mdash;the demand for long-term care is increasing, while federal programs such as Medicaid are already struggling....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 21 May 2007 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Accountants Using Barter to Boost Sales]]></title>
			<link>http://www.accountingcrossing.com/article/400001/Accountants-Using-Barter-to-Boost-Sales/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Accountants can utilize barter to boost sales production.  It's easy, it's smart, and it works like a charm.
					
					Savvy accounting practices are discovering that bartering is a great vehicle for attracting new clients and generating barter dollars that can be used for advertising and other business expenses.   
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			<pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2007 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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