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Hey Staff Accountants & Senior Accountants – remember all that training and professional development you were promised after busy season, but you’re still working just as many billable hours during the summer? Are you getting the flexibility in your schedule to study for the CPA exam or falling further behind on your professional goals? If this applies to you, then you have other options and we can be one of them. Love what you do, but not where you’re at? Message me if you’re interested in learning more about getting back on track towards succeeding in this exciting profession.

Thanks all for your greeting on my 15th anniversary at the SCG Chartered Accountant. Looking back, I was naïve about what it takes to build an accounting firm that transcends you. But here we are now.   We have a clear idea of the firm we want to build; the standards we aim for, and the impact we want to have. What does it take to build the sort of firm that we hope SCG will become? I would describe what it takes as vision, purpose, grit, grunt, and great colleagues. Vision–you must envision the firm you want to create and what you need. If you persist and are open to learning from others, you will discover other missing elements as you go. Purpose–you must ask and answer the why question. Why are you embarking on the journey? Grit–you must have the staying power. You must pick yourself up when adversity knocks you down. In Ghana, many forces will knock you out early in the game. Adapt, don’t compromise, and don’t take shortcuts. Compromising and taking shortcuts is a path to mediocrity. Grunt–you must put in the work. Lead by example, and put in your share of the hard work. Great colleagues–colleagues who share your vision and take responsibility for aspects of the firm. 

Today, let’s revisit the industries that you can choose from when deciding which accounting career best fits you. How can you know which industry best fits you when choosing a career in accounting? One of the first steps you can take is to know which industries you can choose from. According to AICPA, there are a variety of industry choices, “from large to small, public to private, a wide range of work experience is available to you depending on the employer you choose.” Below is a list of industries available to assist in your decision making. • Public • Corporate • Nonprofit • Education • Government • Consulting • Self-Employed Learn more about the above industries on the AICPA website, found under the “Why CPA?” section (scroll to Career Options) or https://lnkd.in/djJsP3E We’d love for you to join us. Learn more about The Lady CPA Network and how to become a member at the link in our bio or https://lnkd.in/eSYUJPbf

Today, let’s revisit the industries that you can choose from when deciding which accounting career best fits you. How can you know which industry best fits you when choosing a career in accounting? One of the first steps you can take is to know which industries you can choose from. According to AICPA, there are a variety of industry choices, “from large to small, public to private, a wide range of work experience is available to you depending on the employer you choose.” Below is a list of industries available to assist in your decision making. • Public • Corporate • Nonprofit • Education • Government • Consulting • Self-Employed Learn more about the above industries on the AICPA website, found under the “Why CPA?” section (scroll to Career Options) or https://lnkd.in/ewdDW4EP We’d love for you to join us. Learn more about The Lady CPA Network and how to become a member at the link in our bio or https://lnkd.in/eufq9ds

Today, let’s revisit the industries that you can choose from when deciding which accounting career best fits you. How can you know which industry best fits you when choosing a career in accounting? One of the first steps you can take is to know which industries you can choose from. According to AICPA, there are a variety of industry choices, “from large to small, public to private, a wide range of work experience is available to you depending on the employer you choose.” Below is a list of industries available to assist in your decision making. • Public • Corporate • Nonprofit • Education • Government • Consulting • Self-Employed Learn more about the above industries on the AICPA website, found under the “Why CPA?” section (scroll to Career Options) or https://lnkd.in/djJsP3E We’d love for you to join us. Learn more about The Lady CPA Network and how to become a member at the link in our bio or https://lnkd.in/eSYUJPbf

🎓 Our Graduate series is back! Today, Lemar Chandegra shares his experience at Prime Accountants. He talks about the key skills for a successful accounting career and offers great advice for recent graduates. Don't miss out on his insights and tips! #PrimeAccountants #PrimeAccountantsGroup #CareerAdvice #AccountingSkills

The CAANZ are planning new pathways, so you can become a chartered accountant without a degree. Introduced to address a forecast shortage of 58,000 accountants by 2033, how do others feel about this change?

Chartered Accountants often get asked to talk about what they do – whether it’s at their children’s schools, or by a family member, friend or neighbour. If you've ever been in that position, keep reading 👇 CA ANZ has developed a toolkit to support members in speaking with high school students about what they do as Chartered Accountants. This is an important tool to boost the perception of accounting and empower young people to discover their passion and purpose within the profession! Explore CA ANZ’s High School Toolkit and get ready to inspire tomorrow’s Difference Makers: https://ow.ly/YYui30sFku1 #CAANZ #DifferenceMakers

SUMMER RECAP PT. 5 After I participated in the virtual work experience with the Institute of Chartered Accountants, it was suggested that I attended a seminar hosted by the ICAEW (Institute of Chartered institute in England and Wales), with the title "What do Chartered Accountants do?". During this seminar, all the different careers you could have after becoming a Chartered accountant were discussed. This part of the talk was informative and gave me more insight into the potential careers in finance. The second part of the session discussed how to get an ACA qualification and become ICAEW member. This part of session briefed all the participants on the journey to become a Chartered accountant.

POST-ICAN EXAMS POST Firstly, I salute my doggedness, willingness, commitment and that impulse of THOUGHT that birthed forth my desire to become a Chartered Accountant. Like rightly told and envisaged, that appellation 'ACA' carries a lot of weights–unquantifiable. Secondly, I congratulate my fellow colleagues, regardless of your centers, for all the efforts you had put-in, in your quest to become a Chartered Accountants, from your heart to God's ears, he has heard you and you will be more convinced when results are out! The last few weeks were hell of earth. To some points, I pitied myself for signing this contract with ICAN. Sleepless nights? 8-9 hours of straight readings? Mosquitoes bites at night? Waist pains due to constant readings? I know you had the same experiences or even worse than mine. I come with a good news: You, me shall be Qualified! As some prepare for INDUCTION, others too, without hesitation, prepare for next level. It all shows that the battle is not yet won. Results? Be optimistic. You'd put in your best. God saw it. Your script is at the top of his hands. He will prove himself! The experience was great.👏 Next level.🙌 ACA in view.🎖️ #Finance #Taxtalks #Accountant