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Becoming an accountant: 5 steps to start your career

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If you’re interested in becoming an accountant, there’s some good and bad news.

In recent years, there has been a somewhat significant decline in the number of accounting degree seekers in the U.S., credited by some by the extensive process in obtaining CPA designation. While this does indicate a complicated industry, it does mean that from an education standpoint, it is slightly less competitive—allowing a fast track for some of the most driven candidates to succeed.

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