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Business Technology: Accounting

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Career Resources

Uniform CPA Exam

A prerequisite to becoming a licensed CPA. The AICPA link includes test information, study materials, and exam schedules.

Careers in Accounting

From Accounting.com, this career site includes information about different types of available careers, a job board, and state by state resource lists.

Career Center - American Accounting Association

Job postings and alerts; applicants can post a resume to connect with employers.

Professional Associations/Career Resources

American Institute of Certified Public Accountants

The AICPA represents the CPA profession nationally regarding rule-making and standard-setting, and serves as an advocate before legislative bodies, public interest groups and other professional organizations. The AICPA develops standards for audits of private companies and other services by CPAs; provides educational guidance materials to its members; develops and grades the Uniform CPA Examination; and monitors and enforces compliance with the profession’s technical and ethical standards

Institute of Management Accountants

Institute of Management Accountants is the worldwide association of accountants and financial professionals in business. One of the largest and most respected associations focused exclusively on advancing the management accounting profession, committed to empowering its members to strengthen on-the-job skills, better manage companies, and accelerate careers

American Accounting Association

"The American Accounting Association is the largest community of accountants in academia. Founded in 1916, we have a rich and reputable history built on leading-edge research and publications. The diversity of our membership creates a fertile environment for collaboration and innovation."

Career Resources

American Finance Association career site

Career resources for academic, industry, and government jobs in finance

eFinancialCareers

An extensive financial services career site and job bank, connecting candidates with employers

Goldman Sachs - Career Advice playlist

A YouTube playlist from Goldman Sachs featuring advice about interning, interviewing, and working for the company

Finance professional Associations

Financial Management Association

"FMA's mission is to broaden the common interests between academicians and practitioners, provide opportunities for professional interaction between and among academicians, practitioners and students, promote the development and understanding of basic and applied research and of sound financial practices, and to enhance the quality of education in finance."

Financial Planning Association

"The Financial Planning Association...is the principal professional organization for CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER professionals, educators, financial services providers and students who seek advancement in a growing, dynamic profession. [...] ​FPA supports high standards of professional competence, ethical conduct and clear, complete disclosure when serving clients."

Secured Finance Network

"The Secured Finance Network (formerly the Commercial Finance Association) brings together secured lenders, finance companies, factors, service providers, and others who do the important work of providing the capital that fuels our nations’ economies.