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I am an accounting professional actively seeking the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation. Disclaimer: This blog site is published by and reflects the personal views of Narcisse Dansou, in his individual capacity. It does in no way represent the views of his employer. The author assumes no responsibility for errors, omissions, or damages, caused from the use of the information contained herein.

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Two Global Trends That Generation Y Can’t Afford to Overlook

| Last updated on December 3rd, 2011 by | Filed under: Careers in Accounting, Words to the Wise | One comment so far

In my opinion, the various effects of most of the global trends unfolding before our eyes will be fully materialized in about 20-25 years.  By that time, most members of Generation Y will be in the thick of their professional lives.  I thought appropriate to speculate on how some of those global trends will affect the professional lives of the members of Generation Y. In doing so, I am going to focus primarily on two of those global trends: the world’s growing middle class and the increased life expectancy of the world’s population. Continue reading Two Global Trends That Generation Y Can’t Afford to Overlook

| First published on April 7th, 2011 by | Filed under: Careers in Accounting, Words to the Wise | One comment so far

A Good GMAT Score Warrants a Rigorous and Focused Review Program

| Last updated on March 31st, 2012 by | Filed under: Master of Accounting, Words to the Wise | 2 comments have been submitted - join the conversation!

If you are planning on enrolling into a Master of Accounting (MAcc) program this coming fall or at any time in the foreseeable future, then you ought to already know that you will most likely have to submit a Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) score as part of your application for admission to a MAcc program. Depending on the quality, prestige, or rigor of the MAcc program you are considering applying to, you might have to obtain a GMAT score that is above a certain threshold  to ensure that your application for admission receives the highest level of consideration from a given admission committee. While your GMAT score is only one of several factors that usually determine the fate of your MAcc application, there are a variety of MAcc programs that award graduate assistantship appointments based solely on a GMAT score but provided that the applicant meets all other admission criteria. In this still recovering U.S. economy and with all the uncertainties that characterize current U.S. employment figures, it does certainly make sense to take advantage of every opportunity available to complete a MAcc degree with as little cash outlay or education loan as possible. Continue reading A Good GMAT Score Warrants a Rigorous and Focused Review Program

| First published on March 23rd, 2011 by | Filed under: Master of Accounting, Words to the Wise | 2 comments have been submitted - join the conversation!

Rationalizing the Coverage of IFRS on the CPA Exam

| Last updated on March 9th, 2011 by | Filed under: Careers in Accounting, Words to the Wise | 4 comments have been submitted - join the conversation!

This past winter break, I found myself perusing several CPA exam candidates personal blogs as well as a number of  community forums for CPA exam candidates and I could sense there was quite a bit of apprehension among future examinees vis a vis the incorporation of International Financial Reporting Standard (IFRS) in the candidate’s body of knowledge for the CPA exam (As of January 1st, 2011). Prior to these recent changes, the national average CPA exam pass rate was more or less 48%, it is therefore understandable that many current CPA exam candidates have grown even more anxious because of the additional and considerable amount of study time that is going to be required of them to successfully pass the two sections of the CPA exam that include IFRS related test questions: Financial Accounting Reporting (FAR) and Audit (AUD). I have been studying in preparation to take the CPA exam and  I have to admit that there is nothing fun about having to learn completely new materials such as IFRS. Continue reading Rationalizing the Coverage of IFRS on the CPA Exam

| First published on January 14th, 2011 by | Filed under: Careers in Accounting, Words to the Wise | 4 comments have been submitted - join the conversation!

Where Are Those Entry Level Accountant Jobs?

| Last updated on July 3rd, 2011 by | Filed under: Careers in Accounting, Words to the Wise | Nobody has commented yet, kick it off...

When I published my last post, I never anticipated it would take me more than three months to write another one. I really wish I could write more often than I have been over the past six months. I am hoping to get much better production out of my blogging activities throughout the upcoming year. Now let’s put the niceties aside and let’s talk about current trends in accounting job opportunities requiring zero to three years of experience. While I haven’t been active in the job market, I nonetheless have been paying very close attention to current trends in accounting related job listings. There has been a surge in entry level accountant job listings since about September 2010. In fact, there has been a substantial number of accounting internships and entry level accounting job opportunities being advertised online. Continue reading Where Are Those Entry Level Accountant Jobs?

| First published on December 16th, 2010 by | Filed under: Careers in Accounting, Words to the Wise | Nobody has commented yet, kick it off...

Passing the CPA Exam: A Review Strategy Based on Self Confidence and Frugality!

| Last updated on July 3rd, 2011 by | Filed under: Words to the Wise | 19 comments have been submitted - join the conversation!

After careful thought, I decided to start the process of laying the necessary groundwork that will enable me to be in the the best position to successfully pass all four sections of the Uniform CPA Examination in the year 2011. Therefore, for the next 15 months or so, I am going to be seriously tied up studying to pass the CPA exam all while completing my Masters of Accounting curriculum as a full time student. Because I like to keep under wrap the details of the personal projects I work on, it’s very unlikely that I will be writing any blog post to update you on the ongoing progress of my preparation for the CPA exam. It is a given that reviewing for the CPA Exam requires an unprecedented  level of time commitment but what about the financial aspects of this endeavor? Most individuals taking the CPA exam opt to spend anywhere between $1,500 to $3,000 on CPA exam review materials, courses, or a combination of both. I don’t know about you but that sounds like a fortune to me. These are only the costs associated with reviewing for the CPA exam. The total CPA exam registration fees for all four sections amount to about $1,000 give or take. When it’s all said and done, passing the CPA exam can come at a hefty price tag. Continue reading Passing the CPA Exam: A Review Strategy Based on Self Confidence and Frugality!

| First published on September 19th, 2010 by | Filed under: Words to the Wise | 19 comments have been submitted - join the conversation!
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