Finance and accounting careers for people who love counting money — and making it

Are you considering a career in accounting or finance? These fields offer lucrative opportunities and a stable job market. In this article, we’ll explore the key takeaways from a recent survey on careers in accounting and finance, conducted by invoice …

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Top Accounting Skills for Your Resume

Essential accounting skills include strong attention to detail and an understanding of financial statements. Your resume should reflect your in-depth knowledge of accounting principles, as well as your reliability and adaptability, to show you have what it takes to succeed …

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What Can You Do With a Math Major? 10 Great Jobs to Explore

It’s not rocket science for me to guess that if you’re a math major—or potential math major—you likely love numbers and problem-solving. But what can you do with that passion once you get your degree? As someone who advises college …

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Insider Tips for Marketing, Business, Sales, and Advertising Professionals

So you’ve nearly got your degree and you’re ready to make waves in the world of marketing, advertising, business or sales. You’re familiar with concepts like market segmentation and you can break down the pillars of supply chain management and …

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Landing a Job in Finance Right Out of College

An accountant in her office checking receipts. Photo courtesy of Shutterstock.

It’s hard to get into the job market after college, especially when you’re after a job in finance. It’s crucial to get your foot in the door as early …

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What Does a Marketing Analyst Do?

Marketing analysts help companies make data-driven marketing decisions. Also called marketing research analysts (or market research analysts), these professionals work in nearly every industry, powering a company’s marketing team through data analysis. But what does a marketing analyst do, actually? 

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This Northwestern Mutual Advisor Wants to Close the Gap for People of Color in the Financial Industry

Originally from Togo, Africa, Bilal Afolabi came to Connecticut with his family when he was eight. Afolabi credits his entrepreneurial spirit to his father, a small-business owner who started his own trucking company at a young age.

“Growing up, my …

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Top 10 accounting skills you need for a successful career

Are you an accountant looking for a successful career? Developing the right accounting skills can be the difference between achieving your goals and simply making do.

With the ever-evolving business landscape, certain accounting competencies have become indispensable, and there are …

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11 Best Paying Jobs in Finance

The highest paying jobs in finance include top-level executive positions and relatively entry-level careers, like financial analysts. In other words, the industry pays well at all levels. Using data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), we identified the best-paying …

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Is Commercial Banking a Good Career Path?

You most likely have a bank account, but have you ever thought of being a banking employee? Commercial banking can be a good career path, offering opportunities for career advancement and attractive pay. But some positions in the industry (such …

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