Sophie Macon 
To become a CPA in Indiana, you’ll need to meet the following requirements: Two significant rule changes took effect on 16 April 2025: The Indiana Board of Accountancy reduced the experience requirement from 24 months to 12 months, and extended the CPA Exam credit window from the 30-month standard to 36 months. Both changes apply …
Finance offers some of the highest-paying careers available, but compensation comes with trade-offs that many candidates don’t fully consider until they’re years into demanding roles. The sector is incredibly varied — from stable accounting positions with reasonable hours to intense investment banking roles paying $150,000+ in year one but demanding 80-hour weeks. Understanding which finance …
Waiting for FRM exam results can be an anxious experience. This isn’t quite helped by the latest vague guidance by Global Association of Risk Professional (GARP): Once an exam window closes, GARP scores the exams in a timely fashion. Candidates are notified when their results are available in their GARP candidate portal. GARP on when …
There are at least 3 million professional accountants around the world. This isn’t surprising considering how vital the accounting industry is to our society, from small businesses, large corporations and even governmental organizations. If you’re interested in pursuing accounting as a career, you’ll find a broad range of opportunities. From working for one of the …
The rules for becoming a licensed CPA are set by individual state boards of accountancy, not a single federal body. While every US jurisdiction uses the same Uniform CPA Exam, the education thresholds, experience requirements, ethics obligations, and credit windows vary enough to matter – especially now, with over half of all CPA jurisdictions having …
I made a critical mistake during my Level 3 exam—three whole constructed-response questions left with just 15 minutes remaining. What I did next salvaged a pass, and it’s a lesson every Level 3 candidate should know before exam day. CFA Level 3 is different from Levels 1 and 2. Half the exam is essay format …
Quick Summary: Whether the CFA is worth it depends on your career goal: it is highly valuable for asset management and equity research, where charterholders see a median salary premium of 53%. However, it requires a 1,000+ hour commitment over 4 years on average. For those in corporate finance or accounting, a CPA may offer …
The pandemic has given us all the appreciation of working flexibly whilst still maintaining productivity and a good work life balance. This trend is prevalent in the professional education sector too. The College for Financial Planning (CFFP) – a Kaplan company – offers two online Master’s degree programs to address this demand. In particular, CFFP’s …
ESG investing is one of the big asset management trends, driven by the increasing financial relevance of ESG (environmental, social and governance) factors, better ESG data, growing investor demand and regulatory pressure. This is creating a strong demand not just for portfolio managers – but finance professionals in general – with practical ESG expertise to …
Digital assets, driven by blockchain technology, are revolutionizing industries across the board, including finance, art, and technology. To stay competitive in this rapidly evolving landscape, finance professionals must embrace this paradigm shift and seize the immense potential it offers. In response to this, EFFAS has recently launched a unique program designed to equip finance professionals …