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How Will I Stay Current

I will probably look through a few blogs that I find are trustworthy and I enjoy reading as well as subscribing to a few newsletters to have important information and updates emailed to me.  I will definitely check in on a regular basis with a few of the rule making bodies’ websites, such as the AICPA, since they usually have a place for new rules, laws, or other important information.  Like in any other profession you will always need to learn new things, so I may take a few courses or workshops over the years.  If there is anything I am still unsure of, there are many people I can ask for help or advice, and answers can easily be found through Google.  That is how I plan to stay current.

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In order to stay current it is important to develop a discipline of lifelong learning and practice your trade. As you can see from the picture above I have token a very lucrative position with Folgers Coffee Co. as their bean counter. All joking aside, to keep up with the always evolving accounting profession one will need to take extra measures.

I have found that social media has made a relatively challenging task into one that can be managed by a few clicks. LinkedIn has a few groups that I like to follow, but surprisingly Facebook is the one I like the most. By simply liking a group you can get updates on events and current happenings.

Check out;

AICPA

CPAexcel CPA Review

CGMA

Becker's CPA Exam Review

AICPA Young Professionals

In researching information about the CPA exam I found that students can join the AICPA for free as a student affiliate. I saw this as an opportunity I couldn't pass on. The student affiliate gave me access to discussion boards, e-mail updates, lists of conferences, and discounts on special offers, amongst others.

This is not an all-encompassing list, but it’s a start to a lifelong learning attitude.