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8 Factors to Consider as You Prepare for Your CPA Exam

Women on Business

Brought to you by Wiley: Many aspiring accounting professionals wishing to advance their careers consider sitting and passing the CPA exams. And while passing the CPA exams has various benefits for accountants, the harsh truth is passing the CPA test is no easy feat.

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(How I Discovered) The Incredible Power Of The Two Most Important Words

Terry Starbucker

Up to that point it had been an uneventful start to my career, since the summer is a slow time for most accounting groups. I spent hours at my cubicle just studying up for the CPA exam, and serving as a “go-fer” for the higher ups in the office (lets just say I knew my way around the copy and storage rooms).

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The Secret Life Of Terry Starbucker

Terry Starbucker

He started his career back in 1982 with the accounting firm of Ernst & Whinney in San Antonio, Texas (yes, the secret Terry was a CPA). He started at Bresnan back in 1994, and in previous positions also got to travel to cool places like Chile and Poland.

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The Most Popular Master’s Degrees for Women in Business

Women on Business

In the business world, the right graduate degree can quickly advance your career. Obtaining your CPA can open many doors and opportunities in the business world. If you’re one of the many ambitious women planning to start a master’s program to further your career, you may want to consider one of these popular graduate degrees.

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Goldilocks, The Three Bears, And Effective Goal Setting

Terry Starbucker

Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Goldilocks…… I’ve done a lot of budgeting, planning, and goal setting over the course of my career. I started as a CPA back in 1982, and was always pretty handy around a spreadsheet (even when they were just 12-column green pads).

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The 2 Leadership Traits That Will Set You Apart (and Sustain You For The Long Haul)

Terry Starbucker

After all, I had earned it, having just finished a 28 year run as a CPA, cable company VP of Operations, football stadium project manager, VP of Development for another cable company, and finally, a cable company SVP of Operations. Leaders need to love to solve problems driven by this curiosity.

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The Undeniable Value of Professional Skepticism

Terry Starbucker

But swallow it I did, and I rushed into my career with my skepticism meter cranked up to 10, expecting to ferret out any fraud that came my way. First, my best wishes as you embark on your career. Thanks again for your comment, and good luck with your career! Thank you for your time!

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