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August 9, 2019
Insights from the Girard School of Business Many challenges face accountants in the future but none top the issues of integrating innovative technology into the profession and keeping up with the rapid pace of change.  […]
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August 5, 2019
Insights from the Girard School of Business Success in accounting involves a mastery of the hard skills the job requires. However, employers also want those they hire to exhibit a […]
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August 2, 2019
Insights from the School of Education and Social Policy at Merrimack College While a bachelor’s degree is enough to enter the teaching field, a master’s degree can lead to better […]
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July 31, 2019
Insights from the Girard School of Business A master’s in accounting degree can help satisfy the 150-hour education requirement needed to sit for the CPA exam. It may also help fulfill […]
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July 29, 2019
Insights from the Girard School of Business Online Master of Science in Accounting (MSA) programs offer working accountants a great deal of flexibility in how they earn their graduate degree. […]
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July 26, 2019
Insights from the Girard School of Business Earning a designation as a Certified Public Accountant is a goal for many who enter the accounting field. While becoming a CPA is challenging, the […]
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July 22, 2019
Insights from the Girard School of Business Deciding to earn a master’s degree takes time and commitment. It can seem particularly hard in a demanding profession such as accounting, where […]
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July 22, 2019
Byline Insights from the School of Education and Social Policy at Merrimack College Educators who decide to specialize in curriculum and instruction take on one of the most important jobs […]
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July 19, 2019
Insights from the Girard School of Business Accountants today have more control than ever over how they earn a graduate degree. The emergence of online learning has given students seeking […]
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July 18, 2019
Insights from the School of Education and Social Policy at Merrimack College Recent studies have reported that a shortage of teachers is occurring, or about to occur, in states across […]