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The Gender Gap in the Finance Industry
In the U.S., the average woman working full-time makes just 80.5% of what her male counterpart makes. Individual choices and personal preferences on the part of workers partially cause this disparity. One Harvard study from 2018 found that the...
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Financially Planning for Longer Lifespans
In 1970, the life expectancy for a U.S. resident was 70.81 years. By 2016, that number increased by nearly eight years, to 78.69 years. Meanwhile, “full retirement age,” as defined by the Social Security Administration, has crept up from age 65...
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Career Advancement for Accountants
The accounting profession is constantly evolving and incorporating new practices, technologies, and trends. You’re always learning new things at work, but it’s also important to keep your skills relevant with a combination of education and...
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A Review of Current Accounting Software
Every business needs to keep accurate financial records. For some freelancers, a notebook or spreadsheet might suffice. But accounting software can provide wider benefits. It improves accuracy, allows you to save time and money during tax season and...
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How Government Shutdowns Amplify Tax Woes
After the longest government shutdown in U.S. history, furloughed federal workers returned to their jobs on January 25, 2019. This just three days before the official start to tax season. Many of those were Internal Revenue Service employees who had...
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The Importance of Emotional Intelligence in Finance
Employers in every industry – even tech – say they’re now hiring for emotional intelligence. But what exactly is emotional intelligence? Why exactly is it so crucial? And perhaps most importantly, how do you hire for it? Today we’ll take a...
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