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If you’re working on a degree in finance or accounting, you know you have a lot of career options ahead of you. So, how do you choose the right one? If you're weighing the choice between accountant vs financial advisor, we're sharing what each role entails, salary insights, and more to help you make the best decision. 

The calendar flips to January, and for many outside the accounting world, it signals a fresh start to the year. For accountants, auditors, and tax professionals, it's just the start of busy season. Stretching from January through the April tax deadline, this is the profession's most demanding time of year with long hours, complex challenges, and immense pressure.

Becoming a Certified Internal Auditor® (CIA) and putting the gold standard of internal audit certifications on your resume means that you must first pass the CIA Exam. But no matter how much you prepare, if you don’t know when to take the exam, you’ll never pass! Learn when you can take the CIA Exam and plan your path to being a CIA. 

One of the most frequently asked questions from CPA candidates just starting the process is about the CPA Exam cost. But, the answer to this question is more complicated than just sharing a fee. Several factors affect the cost of the CPA Exam, including the state where you're working toward your license, whether you pass on the first try, and any study materials you may use to prepare. To help you plan and budget, learn about the costs you can expect to incur. 

Internal auditors rely on data and analysis as the cornerstones of their workflow. And combining these two supercharges the internal audit process with more efficiency, accuracy, and results that inform good decision-making. Learn more about internal audit data analytics, how to implement data analytics in internal audit, and the benefits that data analytics bring to your personal career and professional responsibilities. 

Leaps in technology can lead to shifts in how accounting professionals do their jobs, from paper ledgers to spreadsheets to cloud-based computing. And now, the integration of artificial intelligence is the next big leap, and understanding how to leverage AI is essential to keeping up in the profession. Getting started with Copilot in accounting is an excellent first step towards improving efficiency while developing valuable skills. 

The Institute of Management Accountants (IMA) has announced big changes in the CMA Exam, beginning in 2026! Find out what’s changing, why, what are the new CBQs, and how to prepare for the 2026 CMA Exam. Summary Starting in 2026, the IMA will update the CMA Exam by replacing the two essay questions with case-based questions (CBQs)—which utilize formats like numerical entry and drag-and-drop to provide faster scoring and improved accessibility—while maintaining the current 100 multiple-choice questions and core curriculum. 

There are ample opportunities for accountants who aim to work in industry; businesses will always rely on accounting and finance professionals to help guide their growth and overall health. But how do you find and choose the right private accounting job for your interests and goals? Whether you focus on financial accounting, audit, or tax, these tips will help you decide on your accounting career path in private industry. 

How hard is the CPA Exam? We're diving into pass rates, what makes the exam challenging, and how you can get Exam Day Ready.