FINANCE/ACCOUNTING
CAREERS
The Importance of Maintaining Certifications
Financial professionals today must contend with a number of changes affecting their work, including corporate governance reforms, an increasingly globalized business world and new technologies, to name a few. But if there’s one constant in the ever-evolving world of accounting and finance, it’s this: The need for professional certifications. Indeed, the current business environment has heightened the demand for financial professionals who possess industry-recognized accreditations.
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TECHNOLOGY
CAREERS
The Certification Question
If you’re just beginning your career in IT, you’ve probably heard about technical certifications. Unlike attorneys or accountants, who are required to obtain certifications as part of their ongoing education, IT designations are optional. And with hundreds of certifications available and more continually emerging in the IT field, it’s hard to know if it’s worth pursuing a designation and, if you do, which one would aid you in getting a job.
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