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A military leader on why collaboration matters
Collaboration. It’s important ingredient in successful teams: teams on the court, teams in battle, teams in the business world. Collaboration is also a critical ingredient for success in the classroom. If you’re considering a return to school to upgrade your skills for a transition to civilian life, pay close attention to face-to-face networking opportunities, especially…
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Why accounting might just be the perfect career
For those in the military, or for those transitioning to civilian life, or for veterans, a “perfect career” might mean bringing the powerful leadership skills they learned through military training to the business world. Keen insight, a strategic mindset, teamwork, attention to detail, a strong work ethic — companies are looking for these skills, skills…
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How high is your business IQ?
There’s a lot more to accounting than financial statements, audits and taxes. If you know accounting, you can follow the money as it flows through your company. This is an extremely important skill and one that’s highly valued in major corporations. Think of deep accounting knowledge as a tool that can unlock lots of different…
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Why accounting is a lot like being a scout pilot
U.S. Army Major — and former scout pilot — Brad Bertinot served tours in Iraq, Afghanistan, and Korea, among other locations. Now, he’s turning his sights on a new destination: the accounting profession. Brad was already a leader; now he’s adding new skills in financial management, tax strategy, and auditing to his already full resume.…
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Accounting is cooler – and more versatile – than you think
If you’re considering a career in business — either within the military or after you transition out — consider what adding deep knowledge of accounting and finance principles could do for your resume. Think accounting is only for accountants? Think again. Military leaders often make successful business leaders. And the most successful business leaders understand their…
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Why accounting just might be the perfect career
This story is presented by our sponsor The University of North Carolina’s Kenan-Flagler Master of Accounting program. For more information, visit: UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School. The “perfect career” can mean different things to different people. For those in the military, or for those transitioning to civilian life, or for veterans, a “perfect career” might mean bringing the powerful…
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Military leaders make great accountants
This story is presented by our sponsor The University of North Carolina’s Kenan-Flagler Master of Accounting program. For more information, visit: UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School. It’s true. Military leaders do make great accountants and here’s why. The skills required to be an exceptional leader in the military — problem solving, strategy, planning, teamwork, attention to detail, and…
