...Career in Finance and Mathematics An B. Nguyen Grantham University BA550, Finance October 27, 2015 Abstract There is many job opportunity for individual with the career in finance or mathematics background. According to Careers-in-Finance.com, the lowest entry level related to finance start from $35K-$50K annually in small firms and can reach as high as $260K-$390K for large firms. The income can variable depended on the level of education and experiences. Around the finance corporate, there are numerous positions ranging from a financial analyst, who utilize the active/inactive data to generate the forecast that might impact company's profit, or a tax/audit officer who monitors/manage all account business activities to ensure compliance with federal tax regulations. Career in Finance and Mathematics In today’s society, almost everything happens in the world is driven by money and everything is affected by its value. Every adult also has to deal with some form of finance in their personal life, and if not properly manage, it can lead to catastrophe, i.e. bounce-check, bankruptcy or foreclosure, etc. In business operation, finance is the key element that will drive corporate to think harder, work leaner to save more, thus help corporate to achieve /retain more profit. Therefore, there are many positions that are available for the people with a knowledge of finance such as, Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and all accountant related personnel and financial analytical...
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...A Look at a Career as Controller in the Corporate Finance Industry Having worked in the Financial Industry for 11 years I feel like it would be natural for me to seek a job such as Controller at a Financial Institution or in the Finance Industry. In order to determine the requirements for such a position I searched a sample job description: Responsible for direct supervision of all accounting and financial functions. Primary responsibilities include supervision of the monthly close process, monthly, quarterly and annual billings to clients for services provided, billing reimbursements from clients, collection of accounts receivable, supervising accounts payable, payroll, monthly reporting for the owner, monthly preparation of a reforecast, annual preparation of a budget, assist in the preparation of quarterly tax projections and annual tax return preparation and all treasury administration. The Corporate Controller will also be part of a team that creates and implements policies and procedures to identify, resolve and document accounting issues in addition to creating procedures to make the close and reporting processes more efficient and accurate. (www.accountingjobstoday.com) “Budgeting is a key function of controllers and their staff, including the counting of spending and revenues” (www.about.com). As it would suggest, a Controller controls access to corporate funds. Controllers typically report to the chief financial officer (CFO) of an organization. It’s typically...
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...for their career sections [and] university career centers.” – Library Journal “The granddaddy of worker sites.” – US News and World Report “A killer app.” – New York Times One of Forbes’ 33 “Favorite Sites” – Forbes “To get the unvarnished scoop, check out Vault.” – Smart Money Magazine “Vault has a wealth of information about major employers and jobsearching strategies as well as comments from workers about their experiences at specific companies.” – The Washington Post “A key reference for those who want to know what it takes to get hired by a law firm and what to expect once they get there.” – New York Law Journal “Vault [provides] the skinny on working conditions at all kinds of companies from current and former employees.” – USA Today HEDG FUND CARE VAULT CAREER GUIDE TO HEDGE FUNDS © 2007 Vault, Inc. HEDG FUND VAULT CAREER GUIDE TO HEDGE FUNDS ADITI A. DAVARE, HOLLY GOODRICH, MICHAEL MARTINEZ AND THE STAFF OF VAULT © 2007 Vault, Inc. Copyright © 2007 by Vault Inc. All rights reserved. All information in this book is subject to change without notice. Vault makes no claims as to the accuracy and reliability of the information contained within and disclaims all warranties. No part of this book may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, for any purpose, without the express written permission of Vault Inc. Vault, the Vault logo, and “the most trusted name in career informationTM”...
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...2011Duval County High School Career Fair * Do you want to help students explore a career in your field of expertise? * Are you interested in offering volunteer opportunities or internships to students who want a career in Business, Finance, Logistics, Information Technology or Culinary? * Do you want to connect with other businesses that are actively involved in the community through the Duval County Public Schools? If you answered yes to any of the questions above, please consider participating in this year’s Career Fair. The following Duval County Public Schools have Career Academies that help high school students explore and prepare for careers in Culinary, Finance, Business, Logistics, and Information Technology: * Ed White High School- Academy of Entrepreneurship (Westside) * First Coast High School- International Trade & Logistics (Northside) * Fletcher High School – Hospitality/Tourism Career Academy (Beaches) * Forrest High School – Logistics (Westside) * Frank H. Peterson – Culinary Career Academy (Westside) * Lee High School- Global Logistics and Business (Westside) * Ribault High School- Academy of Finance (Northside) * Sandalwood High School – Culinary Career Academy (Southside) * Terry Parker High School –Culinary (Arlington) * Wolfson High School – Academy of Finance (Southside) When: Tuesday, December 13, 2011 Career Fair: 9:00 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. Educational Sessions: 10:20 a.m. – 11:30 Setup begins...
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...INVEST MENT MANA VAULT CAREER GUIDE TO INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT ANDREW SCHLOSSBERG WITH ALEXANDER GORELIK AND THE STAFF OF VAULT © 2002 Vault Inc. Vault Career Guide to Investment Management Table of Contents INTRODUCTION 1 History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 The Industry Today . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 THE SCOOP Buy-side vs. Sell-side 3 11 Jobs on the Buy-side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Jobs on the Sell-side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 Recommended Reading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 The Clients of Asset Managers 21 Mutual Funds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 Institutional Investors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 High Net Worth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 Investment Styles 33 Type of Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 Risk Characteristics of Investments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35 Portfolio Construction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39 Summary...
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...Career Comparison for Accountants and Financial Analysts Prepared for Sara Ray Prepared by Career Consultant June 16, 2013 LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL Sara Ray 123 Brookside Dr. Holbrook, NJ 75486-1256 June 21, 2013 Dear Sara, Here is the report you requested on June 1st for a comparison between of a career as an accountant and a financial analyst. Based off our conversation, we took your interests and previous work experience into consideration as we compared specific criteria between these two careers. While working for your previous employer as a junior accountant, you show your ability for detail and organization. An accountant must possess these skills as well as the ability to work independently. I also gathered from our conversation that you are not one to handle a tremendous amount of pressure well. As a financial analyst, this is a skill that is required. You could be faced with many deadlines that could be very stressful. Your education course of study was also included to compare to the education requirements of each career and even though there are many similarities between the two, there are many differences. For example, both careers require good written and oral comprehension but an accountant needs to have excellent mathematic skills and be able to choose the right formula to solve a problem. This skill is not as important as a financial analyst as is the ability to develop solutions to complex problems that need to be solved....
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...accounting and finance as my undergraduate subject. Little as I knew about this subject at that time, now I have been able to learn that accounting and finance courses in the UK has an inclusive structure, incorporating theories and techniques from accounting, management through to behavioral science and quantitative finance. I believe this course can equip graduates with the multiple skills relevant for working in either the finance industry, or companies, or accounting firms. Therefore, I would like to further my knowledge and experience in accounting and finance at the postgraduate level, with a view to opening many more doors for my future career. By studying for the master’s course, I expect to further improve my understanding of and hands-on skills in financial reporting, corporate finance and quantitative finance, as well as building the ability to analyze and handle financial affairs from the management level. This is due to my aspiration to start my career as a financial practitioner, preferably working at the financial department of a large scale company and contributing to making the right financial decisions. My ultimate career goal is to be a successful Chief Financial Officer. My home country of China, one of the world’s largest as well as fastest developing economies, I believe, will be a very suitable place for me to prosper. I also believe that further study on a prestigious accounting and finance masters programme will be crucial to achieving my career goals. ...
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...Information | Findings | Date of completion | Information for Business management career - http://www.prospects.ac.uk/options_business_and_management_studies.htm | I went on the Google search engine, and I was searching various sites regarding Business management career information. The site I went on gave me beneficial information on the career path that I want to do. It gave me information about job related with the qualification that I’m doing such as Marketing executive, retail manager and many more. It also gave me information on how the job runs. Reading the information gave me an open mind on what to do In the future In the field of business management. | 25/09/14 | Information from my Dad. | I asked my Dad about what information could you give me in the field of business management. My Dad gave me useful tips on studying further in University to get a degree so you understand the whole concept of the subject therefore it will be easier for me to get a job. He gave me a list of jobs related with business and their salaries. | 25/09/14 | Manager at Phone4U. | My dad mate manages a retail store called Phones4u, and I asked him questions relating to Business management. The information he gave back was useful and it knowledge me on how and what roles does the manager do, what skills and qualities is needed to become a manager. | 26/09/14 | Careers meeting with Marcia Brissett – Bailey. | The career advisor gave me an insight of what jobs are related to the qualification that...
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...professionals’ career story through this article” growing your career”. The CMA is the globally recognized, and advanced-level credential appropriate for accountants and financial professionals in business. It is the key to greater career potential. As the author mentioned, there are several characteristics in the CMA credential. That is prestigious, professional, rigorous, empowering and competent. The CMA covers the in-demand skills for accountants and financial professionals in business needed on the job today as a professional and as a leader. Pursuing the CMA certification makes difference for whom want to obtain the combination skills of accounting and finance. For the compensation, the “gold standard” of management accounting credential also makes a difference. Professionals who hold the CMA credential on average earn $34,000 more in annual total compensation than their noncertified peers.* Whether candidates want to enhance the value that brings to the current position, or expand their career potential, the CMA will help them set the standard for professional excellence. IMA, the worldwide association of accountants and financial professionals working in business, empowers accountants and financial professional to drive business performance. IMA is committed to help the members which are more than 70,000 now and to expand their professional skills, better manage their organization and enhance their career. There are four features of IMA benefits the career story. First of...
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...Why Pursue A Career in Accounting? Done by: Submitted to: As working as (Management Assistance) in Finance department; of ----- opened my eyes widely; to the importance of the Accountant’s Job; its privileges and its obstacles from so many levels. Like any powerful and specialized job such as Accounting; it has its own shares of gains and losses; from both personal and professional aspects. Although the Accountants after graduation; they don’t struggle a lot for job interviews or bothering themselves where to go! All they need to do actually; is to combine their goal & career’s ambition and match it; with any of the highly powerful corporation; located in the Abu Dhabi; like Deloitte; Ernest &Young; KPMG and PricewaterhouseCoopers. Otherwise there are the investment and retail banks; also the companies in all different fields of business recruit Accountants; to supervise their expenses and profits, and calculating earnings and costs. Even after finding Accounting jobs recently or earlier ; my colleges at work can improve their careers greatly by obtaining more qualifications; for example the Chartered Accountant qualification (CA), and Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA). Consequently; as I observe around the Finance department; their plans seems fixed as their numbers! They had it all planned from the moment they graduate. So what the Accountant exactly does? In simple words the Accountant; is some who manages the Accounting tasks; for the...
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...Get the inside scoop on investment banking careers in the Asia Pacific region! Read this extended excerpt of the all-new Vault Career Guide to Investment Banking, Asia Pacific Edition and get the inside story on investment banking careers, including: • An inside look at corporate finance, sales & trading, research and other major functions at investment banks. • An oveview of equity and debt markets in the region • A discussion of industry trends and corporate culture in Asia Pacific • Days in the life of investment bankers in Asia Pacific This PDF is an excerpted version of the full 198-page guide To get the complete guide: • Purchase your own print or e-Book version of the guide. Go to www.Vault.com/Asia. • More than 900 universities and MBA programs worldwide subscribe to the Vault Online Library, providing more than 4.5 million students worldwide with access to Vault's guides and career information. Contact your career center today to ask about access to the Vault Online Career Library. ABOUT VAULT Founded in 1996, Vault is the leading global media company focused on careers. With offices in North America, Europe, India and Asia, Vault provides graduates and young professionals worldwide with insider information on careers and education through its award-winning web sites and career guides. CAR E E RS VAU LT CA R E E R G U I D E TO INVESTMENT BAN KING A S I A P A C I F I C E D I T I O N INVESTMENT BANKING JUNG B. LEE, TOM LOTT and the staff of vault ...
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...as preparing forms and financial statements. It is a good job for people who want to work independently and are very organized (this is only a very brief description, if you are interested in accounting, consult your accounting instructor for more information). Finance: The financial manager or consultant places primary emphasis on decision making. It uses the financial statements prepared by accountants to make decisions about the firm’s financial condition and to advise others about possible losses and profits. In some cases, finance is more a type of leadership position. A financial manager has to deal not only with finance, but also with economics, accounting, statistics, math, and management. For example, people working with stocks and bonds have to understand and analyze how the underlying companies are performing. How a given company is going to perform during recession? Should they sell or buy stocks or bonds. How a decrease in the interest rate in England may affect the projects a company has in that country. Finance also deals a lot with risk. Derivative securities (options, futures, swaps, etc) are used to hedge against possible increase in risk. Risk managers are in great demand everywhere. Most finance majors find jobs in banks and other financial institutions, government, real estate, consultant companies, insurance, investment companies, stock market exchanges, fundraising, and any firm that needs someone to make financial decisions....
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...Master in Finance Class of 2010 Placement Report www.ie.edu 2 Master in Finance 2010 Placement Report I. Facts and Trends In 2010-11, as the debt crisis hit the developed economies and lets to a subsequent contraction in the growth of the emerging markets, the job markets around the world evolved to new levels of competitiveness. Even though our Master in Finance Class of 2011 graduated in a difficult economic situation, they still commanded good positions in the Finance industry and Finance roles in other industries. We at the IE Career Management Center rose to the challenge of placing IE students globally. We are certainly proud of our achievements. Our three specialized teams consisting of the career advisors, recruitment relations managers and career education professionals, work proactively with our students in providing them the resources and opportunities to compete in the job markets. With the aim to train, advise, and assist our students and alumni in their job search, we are happy to report that we have developed a well rounded approach to career development. This is coupled by our students being well equipped with the necessary skills and know-how to undertake the functions of finance with maximum effectiveness, efficiency and professionalism and the ability to apply the functions of finance to create corporate and social value. Our efforts in designing our Finance programs are reflected in the recent rankings by Financial Times, which placed our Master...
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