 | The New Role of the Accountant in Business
If you hear the word CPA and think of bookkeepers, brown suits, pocket protectors, and gnawed off pencils, then you are way behind the times. While accounting has long conjured images of number crunching and bookkeeping, today's accountants are also at the forefront of dramatic changes in the business world. |
 | Don't Let Summertime Stop Learning
Perhaps it's an idea carried from elementary school that leads us to believe that summer is a time when school and learning should be put on the back burner. The excitement of being outside, of course, can squash the desire to pursue educational activities, but do we have to choose physical exercise over exercising our brains? |
 | Live Your Dreams
Graduating seniors in both high school and college are now facing one of life's greatest questions: What do I want to do for a living? It's a thought that not only plagues graduates, but many people who are unhappy or bored with their current job. So how do you find a career that suits your personality, is satisfying and still financially rewarding? |
 | A Career in Accounting Offers Endless Opportunities
The impact of legislation and the ongoing scrutiny of corporate financial practices continue to fuel unprecedented demand for accounting professionals. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the employment of accountants and auditors is expected to grow at least 18 percent by 2016 -- a rate faster than the average for all other occupations. |
 | Identifying Autism: Knowing When and What to Look For
Everyone's talking about autism, and for good reason. According to a 2007 Centers for Disease Control report, one in 150 children in the U.S. has autism, a neurological disorder that affects development and social functioning and can cause even a precocious child to disappear into his or her own self-contained world. Autism is the fastest growing developmental disability in the U.S. It is more common than childhood cancer, diabetes and AIDS combined. |
 | How to Find Financial Aid
Need help paying for college? Here's where to find it. |
 | Parents - Paying for College? Do the Math First
Securing the right education at the right price means "doing the math" to determine the real cost of a college education. While the reality check may not be pleasant, it can lead to considerable money-saving decisions when it comes to funding a child's college education. |
 | Technology Helps Students Tackle Homework Overload
A recent survey found just 27 percent of parents feel they are prepared to provide their kids with homework assistance. Here's where they are turning for help. |
 | Decoding Job Ad Jargon
Job ads have a jargon all their own, and understanding what employers are - and are not - actually asking for can better your chances of scoring an interview. Here are some tips on terminology and how to leverage your understanding of an ad into a solid cover letter, customized resume and - ultimately - an in-person interview. |
 | Saving Secrets for Warm Weather Shopping
Sure the holidays are long gone, but as the weather heats back up, so does the shopping season. With Father's Day, graduation and summer road trips through Labor Day, this time of year brings its own unique set of saving challenges. Here are some tips for savvy shoppers. |
 | 'Drag Race High' Schools Reality TV Viewers
Todd Collins, a teacher at East Hickman High School in Lyles, Tenn., recently led a team of students from his auto mechanics class in building a drag race car to compete in a race televised on SPEED. Not your typical class assignment. |
 | Riding the School Bus is as Safe as Ever
You may think the back seat of your own car is the safest mode of transportation for your school-bound child. Think again. School buses are the safest and largest mass transportation system in the United States, according to research by the School Bus Information Council (SBIC). |
 | Brain-building Strategies for Parents
For sheer learning potential, the brain of a child surpasses any man-made super computer. Researchers and child development experts agree there are a number of ways parents can help children make the most of their natural brainpower. Here are some tips. |
 | How to Find the Best Online Degree Programs
Online learning has gone mainstream, so how do you choose the online program that's right for you? |
 | Looking for Job Security? Check out Pharmacy Tech
With our nation's population, the demand for prescription medication is greater than ever before. This has created a huge need for pharmacy workers. |
