Journal

The accounting journal

Careers, pay and hiring — written for people making a decision, not for search engines. Nothing here is sponsored.

How to become an accountant

Degrees, the 150-hour rule, the CPA exam, and the realistic timeline from first class to licensed practice.

Pay by role, credential, city and firm type — and the three factors that move an accountant's salary most.

A five-point verification checklist covering state board status, disciplinary history and the first-call questions.