IMA Young Accounting Pros

A blog by IMAYP

The IMA Young Accounting Pros Blog features the insights of IMA's Young Professionals Committee. Committee members share advice and experiences on careers, continuing education, work/life balance, and other issues affecting young accounting and finance professionals.

Three Keys to Effective Networking

05/08/2012 - 11:03 - 582 reads

Balancing Electronic and In-person Communication in the Workplace

01/03/2012 - 10:01 - 698 reads

By Ian Smith

Member of IMA Young Professionals Committee
Executive Director, Senior Business Administrator, University of Cincinnati

How to Land a Job with the Federal Government

11/11/2011 - 10:05 - 899 reads

By Eric Goldman, CMA, CPA

Member of IMA Young Professionals Committee

I’ve worked for the federal government for eight years, and I can say with confidence that the hardest part is getting hired into the system. There are three keys to getting a government accounting job; know what to look for, know how to apply and be persistent.

Switching Jobs? Three Things to Consider Before Jumping Ship

09/20/2011 - 10:31 - 1690 reads

By David Hanan, CMA
Member of IMA Young Professionals Committee
Senior Accountant, Stemilt Growers, LLC

I consider myself lucky since I enjoy my job. At one point, I considered transitioning to a different company. During that process I asked myself three important questions that allowed me to evaluate whether the position and location I was considering was a professional and personal fit. In this tough economy, many young professionals in the accounting field might jump on an attractive offer from another company. But before doing so, you should consider these three questions to ensure that you accept a job for the right reasons.

Tips for Studying for the CMA or CPA While Working

07/26/2011 - 15:02 - 3630 reads

By Jeff Jardine, CMA^®, CPA, PMP
Senior Consultant, Deloitte & Touche LLP