Tag: Career Guidance
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Donating Blood in Honor of Red Cross Month
March 10th, 2022
March is Red Cross Month, which the American Red Cross has designated to recognize the individuals who make its lifesaving mission possible - individuals who turn compassion into action and help others in a time of crisis. One of the vital services provided by the American Red Cross is supplying blood for patients in critical […]
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Career Advice for Women in Accounting as We Celebrate Women's History Month
February 28th, 2022
March is Women’s History Month, and in that spirit, we'd like to recognize a piece of women’s history that relates to our profession. On December 21, 1899, Christine Ross became the first woman CPA in the U.S. Christine’s journey was not without its challenges; she actually passed the CPA exam in June 1898 but it […]
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6 Tips for a Successful Accounting Career
June 17th, 2021
After 26 years in public accounting, on top of 15 years in the private sector, I recently decided that it was time to retire. Faced with a new chapter in my life, I thought it prudent to take a moment to look back at my career path and identify what life lessons I learned along […]
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Kreischer Miller Named a Top Workplace for 2021
May 13th, 2021
Last month, we proudly announced that Kreischer Miller has been selected as a Top Workplace for 2021 by The Philadelphia Inquirer. This marks the fourth time we’ve been named a Top Workplace by the publication, and we’d like to extend a big thank you to all of our team members who make Kreischer Miller a […]
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Extrovert or Introvert, the Remote Work Environment Offers Lessons
March 18th, 2021
If you had told me on March 13, 2020 that I would need to work from home for at least a year, I would have immediately turned in my resignation. The thought of being away from my teammates and working in isolation would have shuddered me. You see, I am an extrovert – a really, […]
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What I Value Most About Working at Kreischer Miller
December 16th, 2020
"May I ask what kind of job you have?" It was the first question asked by my daughter’s sixth grade teacher during the parent-teacher conference. He admitted his interest had been piqued after reading my daughter's essay: "On the first day of school, I opened my eyes at 5 a.m. with excitement, and came down […]
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4 Tips For When a Full-Time Accounting Internship Isn’t an Option
December 10th, 2020
As many of you know, the busiest time of year for public accounting firms is from January until mid-April. For college students seeking full-time internships in public accounting, this time of year often coincides with the spring semester. To make up for this overlap, some universities have built their program to allow students to completely […]
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How Kreischer Miller Embodies a Culture of Kindness
November 12th, 2020
Every firm tries to portray a culture of kindness in which its people are welcoming and ready and willing to help. From the time I interviewed at Kreischer Miller, I was told about the culture of kindness and had observed it firsthand during my interviews. I assumed this culture would fade away and that […]
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Why You Shouldn’t Wait to Take the CPA Exam
October 21st, 2020
When you start off your accounting career, you might be intimidated by the CPA exam. Some don’t think it’s worth the time and effort, and others want to wait to take the exam until they have more experience. For me, studying for the CPA exam shortly after graduating taught me invaluable lessons that have help […]
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My Journey to Becoming a U.S. Citizen
September 3rd, 2020
My journey from China began eight years ago, and though I’ve been faced with challenges, it has proved to be extremely rewarding. In 2012, I came to the United States to pursue a Master of Accounting Degree at the College of William and Mary in Virginia. I graduated in 2013 and was granted a one […]