Career Resources for Accounting
- Career Mapping for the Accounting Professional
- Accounting Resources and Organizations for Minorities
- Accounting Salary Guide
- General information about the field
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics – Accounting Job Statistics & Forecast
- U.S. Department of Labor, Accounting Job Statistics and Forecast
- Professional Associations for Accounting & Related Careers
- WSCPA Coffee & Conversations
- Accountancy Licensing Library – The ALL provides access to a central database of licensing requirements and forms, as well as a research tool to quickly determine high-level, state-to-state requirements for the CPA Exam and CPA license
- Accounting Certifications
- CPA Exam information – The best summary of instructions for how to take the exam can be found in the PDF titled “The Candidate Guide” which can be found on this page.
- Washington State CPA Exam Education Requirements
- Washington State Board of Accountancy
- CWU Master of Professional Accountancy (MPA)
- NASBA’s Candidate Performance on the Uniform CPA Examination – See results from the most recent CPA Examinations by state & school.
Job Listings
- CareerBuilder Accounting jobs
- Indeed Finance & Accounting jobs
- Federal Government Accounting jobs
- Washington State Careers
Videos
- Tips for Virtual Career Fairs
- Creating your Personal Elevator Pitch
- Body Language Tips
- How to network
- Info About KPMG
- Networking for Introverts
Other Tips
- The Recruiting Process Participant Guide
- In-Depth Tips for a Successful Career Fair
- Guide to Business Attire
Videos
- Dressing for Interviews
- How to Answer Interview Questions
- Interviewing Tips
- Interviews Dos & Don’ts
- Interview simulation
- Interview Tips
- Interview Tips – Behavior Based Interview Questions
- Networking for Introverts
- Interview Tips – Weaknesses
- Preparing for Virtual Interviews
- Tips for KPMG_2
- Sample Interview
Other Tips, Skills, & Sample Questions
Career Resources for Finance
Career Path and Job Outlook
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics – Business and Financial Occupations
- Corporate Finance Institute (CFI) – Finance Career Map & Resources
- Forbes Advisor – Careers in Finance
- Roadmap to become a Financial Analyst
- Roadmap to become an Investment Banker
- Roadmap to become an Equity Research Analyst
- Finance Salary Guide
Videos
CFA Certification:
- The CWU BSBA in Finance is proudly recognized as part of the CFA Institute University Affiliation Program, meaning our program is designed to help you succeed in the CFA exams.
- CFA Exam Scholarships Available! If you’re interested in taking the CFA exams and want to apply for a scholarship, please email Dr. Thanh D. Nguyen at thanh.nguyen7@cwu.edu to express your interest and learn more.
Additional Certifications to Explore:
In addition to the CFA, there are other fantastic certifications that offer a shorter path to boosting your credentials:
- Investment Foundations Certificate
- Investment Performance Measurement (CIPM®)
- Other Finance Certifications
Programming for Finance Students:
- Get Started with Python! Dive into programming and learn how Python can be a game-changer in the world of finance.
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Job Listings:
- Handshake – Student & recent grad jobs/internships (college-focused).
- The CFA Institute® Job Board
- eFinancialCareers
- AICPA & CIMA Global Career Hub
- WayUp
- AfterCollege
- Indeed Finance & Accounting jobs
- Glassdoor Finance Jobs
- Federal Government Finance jobs
- Washington State Careers
- CFA Society Seattle’s Career Center
Career Tips & Interview Preparations
- FMA – Financial Management Association Student Career Resources
- Practical Guide to Landing a Finance Interview
- Indeed Career Advice (Finance) — Interview tips & job search guidance
- Wall Street Oasis – Interview Questions and Resources
- Crack Your Finance Interview: A Blueprint for Success
- Guide to Business Attire
Videos:
- How to introduce yourself—and get hired
- Stand Out in a Job Interview | The Harvard Business Review Guide
- 38 Smart Questions to Ask in a Job Interview: The Harvard Business Review Guide
- Top 10 Finance Interview Questions and Answers
- MUST-KNOW Finance Interview Question & Answers
- FINANCIAL ANALYST Interview Questions & TOP-SCORING ANSWERS!
