{"product_id":"advice-for-a-successful-career-in-the-accounting-profession-how-to-make-your-assets-greatly-exceed-your-liabilities-hardback-9781394394784","title":"Advice for a Successful Career in the Accounting Profession; How to Make Your Assets Greatly Exceed Your Liabilities (Hardback) 9781394394784","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eAdvice for a Successful Career in the Accounting Profession\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eHow to Make Your Assets Greatly Exceed Your Liabilities\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eJerry Maginnis (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781394394784, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eHardback, published 29 June 2026\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e256 pages\u003cbr\u003e23.1 x 16 x 2.5 cm, 0.454 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eForward-Looking Guidance to Help Accountants Thrive Amid Industry Disruption and Opportunity\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIf you’re serious about leveraging your accounting degree for a resilient, and highly rewarding career, \u003ci\u003eAdvice for a Successful Career in the Accounting Profession\u003c\/i\u003e is the modern playbook you need. Today’s accounting profession is facing unprecedented change—from a growing talent shortage to rapid advances in artificial intelligence and increasing private equity influence. This new edition responds directly to those shifts, delivering fresh insight, updated strategies, and practical guidance with five brand-new chapters tailored to the realities you’re entering right now. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDrawing on decades of experience as a CPA and as former Office Managing Partner of KPMG’s Philadelphia office, Jerry Maginnis brings an unmatched real-world perspective to this expanded edition. Maginnis continues to mentor hundreds of aspiring professionals navigating an increasingly complex career environment.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHelping you intentionally build assets—skills, experience, relationships, and judgment—so they greatly exceed your liabilities, \u003ci\u003eAdvice for a Successful Career in the Accounting Profession:\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eExamines the impact of AI on audit, tax, and advisory roles—and how to stay relevant\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProvides practical strategies for standing out in large firms and smaller organizations alike\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOffers mindset and leadership principles for long-term growth, fulfillment, and influence\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHighlights emerging opportunities, risks, and required skills for the next decade\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAnalyzes private equity investment and consolidation in the profession and the impacts on career mobility\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eWritten in friendly, conversational language, \u003ci\u003eAdvice for a Successful Career in the Accounting Profession: How to Make Your Assets Greatly Exceed Your Liabilities, Second Edition,\u003c\/i\u003e delivers relevant, actionable advice for accounting students and early- to mid-career professionals looking to adapt, grow, and stay ahead.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eForeword by Mike Aiello, Founder and CEO of Centri Consulting xi\u003cbr\u003eIntroduction by Ernie Almonte, Former Chair, American Institute of Certified Public Accountants xiii\u003cbr\u003eWhy I Wrote This Book (And How to Get the Most Out of It) xv\u003cbr\u003eThe Circles of Professional Excellence (Illustration) xix\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSection One: Navigating Your Route to a Rewarding Accounting Career\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 1: Why Accounting Is a Great Profession 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 2: The Evolving Marketplace for Entry-Level Accounting Talent 11\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 3: Is Becoming a CPA the Right Path for You? 23\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 4: How Accounting Majors Can Optimize Their College and University Experience 35\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 5: Career Paths 49\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 6: What About Work-Life Balance? 61\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSection Two: Growing in Your Early Career Years by Mastering Important Fundamentals\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 7: Core Values Every Accountant Should Embrace 73\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 8: Professional Development, Learning, and Finding Your Path 81\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 9: Working Effectively with Others 91\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 10: Remote Versus In-Person Work: Considerations and Some Best Practices 97\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 11: Developing Your Communication Skills 107\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 12: Blocking and Tackling: The Importance of Being Organized and Nailing Both Big and Small Tasks 115\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 13: Have a Value-Creation Mindset 12\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 14: Embrace Change—Technology Is Your Friend 127\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 15: The Potential Impact of Artificial Intelligence on the Accounting Profession and How It Might Influence Your Career 133\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 16: Relationships, Relationships, Relationships 149\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 17: Character Traits That Can Help You Succeed 157\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSection Three: Building on Your Success as Your Career Advances\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 18: How to Avoid Burnout 167\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 19: The Impact of Private Equity: Considerations for Students and Early-Career Professionals 173\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 20: Career Transitions: How to Make Good Decisions 187\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 21: Lessons Learned from the History of the Profession 195\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 22: The Importance of Giving Back 207\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments 213\u003cbr\u003eAbout the Author 217\u003cbr\u003eIndex 221\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Finance \u0026amp; accounting [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Finance \u0026amp; accounting\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Finance%20\u0026amp;%20accounting%20%5BKF%5D%22\"\u003eKF\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52503019061528,"sku":"9781394394784","price":16.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/files\/9781394394784.jpg?v=1786324265","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/advice-for-a-successful-career-in-the-accounting-profession-how-to-make-your-assets-greatly-exceed-your-liabilities-hardback-9781394394784","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}