Actuary vs Accountant: What’s the Difference?

An actuary reviews data to calculate risks, typically for insurance premiums or business decisions. On the other hand, an accountant compiles and reports financial information for things like taxes, year-end statements, and budgeting. 

While the careers have many overlaps — both …

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Top Accounting Skills for Your Resume

Essential accounting skills include strong attention to detail and an understanding of financial statements. Your resume should reflect your in-depth knowledge of accounting principles, as well as your reliability and adaptability, to show you have what it takes to succeed …

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15 Accounting Interview Questions and Answers

Accounting interview questions often include knowledge-based and technical questions designed to ensure you have the skills needed to succeed as an accountant. To get you interview-ready, we’ve gathered some of the most common accounting questions and answers for interviews. 

In …

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