INDUSTRY INSIGHTS

Guide to growing your financial career

Finding your way to a financial career can be an overwhelming process. Did you know that there are many careers that will enable you to start in the financial sector without having a Master's or even a Bachelor's Degree? This infographic shows what careers can become a reality for those with various amounts of educational experience. To find the path that's right for you, take a look at the "Guide to your Financial Career."

TAX LAW CHANGES FOR 2012

Just like taxes themselves, changes to tax laws are inevitable. In our new infographic, we sum up the major changes that will impact the way you file your 2012 returns. We cover changes to business taxes, personal taxes and employee taxes. File this critical information today to get prepared for tax season in 2013.

Workonomix Survey: What's Your Financial Plan For 2012?

People often notice how much they spend on gas and it can be quite draining. However, the amount of money spent on things like coffee and lunch every day can add up to a surprising yearly expense as well. This Workonomix survey provides insightful results that explore how people spend the money they make at work and some interesting statistics about who is spending how much.

Accounting 360º: An Outlook on the workplace and the U.S. Economy

We surveyed hundreds of finance professionals about their thoughts on the financial industry today and what they believe is in store for the future. This infographic depicts the facts about people’s workload, pet peeves, common worries, and other office concerns and expectations. It also explores what these professionals expect for 2012 in terms of expanding and seeing a change in income. Overall, those surveyed are happy in their positions and feel improvements lie ahead.

Which Finance Track Should you Take?

The good news: the accounting and finance sector has been adding jobs.

The bad news: as in many other industries, recovery is happening very slowly.

So, where are the accounting and finance jobs? Accounting Principals took an in-depth look at data collected from our national recruiting network and summarized our findings here. Whether you’re an accounting and finance veteran, or just starting out in the industry, this is some valuable information to help you make the right decisions about your career and, ultimately, achieve your goals.

WHERE CAN YOU FIND FINANCE JOBS?

Finance jobs are out there – you just have to know where to look. We recently conducted some research and discovered the top 7 cities to find finance jobs. Our infographic below should point you in the right direction. Check it out!

Accounting for the Workforce

Find out what it takes for an employer to keep you employed: from the cost of health care and that of relocating, to the costs of perks employees often expect, like vacation pay. If you've ever been curious if your business receipts added up to more or less than the national average, you can also learn that, here. This infographic covers all manner of hidden costs employers tackle to keep the best employees happy and working.