When I was enrolled in the University of Nottingham Ningbo, I did not know I would foster such a strong interest in finance. From financial statements to financial instruments, great delight was evidenced in my study. Reviewing the past three years, my understanding towards classic financial theories was raised from vivid case studies and seminar discussions. Thanks to the advanced British concept of education, I was trained to think critically and allowed much time to be spent on the topics I am
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York University Stern School of Business was founded in 1900 by Charles Waldo Haskins, co-founder of Deloitte’s predecessor Haskins and Sells and a nephew of Ralph Waldo Emerson. It was then known as the School for Commerce, Finance, and Accounting, and prepared students for careers in the financial markets of New York City. In 1988, following a $30 million gift from alumnus Leonard N. Stern (MBA 1959), the school improved its facilities, and was renamed the Leonard N. Stern School of Business. Ten years
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Passion over Pay in the Career Field Introduction: Attention Getter: I believe in choosing a job based on my true passion. “Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life.” The above quote is credited to Confucius, the well-known Chinese legend. I believe many of you would have come across the above quote at one time or the other. Many career coaches often cite this quote at will during career counseling to drive home the view that a person’s career decisions should be based
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Academic Finance as a Career: The Good, The Bad, and the Not-So-Pretty Don Chance James C. Flores Endowed Chair of MBA Studies Louisiana State University Current version: January 4, 2011 (Original version: November 19, 2007) Most undergraduate and masters students in finance (MS and MBA) are preparing for a career in the world of finance. Oftentimes, jobs in finance have titles like financial analyst, credit analyst, and assistant treasurer, with the possibilities of someday becoming a vice
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you a glimpse of the finance club at ISB. Finance Club @ISB The Finance Club is ISB’s 3rd largest club with 350+ members who come with an average experience of 4-5 years. The objective of the club is to enhance the career prospects of every finance enthusiasts on Campus. We do this through a two pronged strategy focused on knowledge building and industry connect and networking. For knowledge building we conduct knowledge sessions on various domains in finance, hold finance competitions, faculty
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Professional Accounting/Business Organizations The benefits of joining professional business or accounting organizations are numerous. Joining an organization can greatly enhance a young professional’s career. One of the main reasons of joining any organization is to network with others of similar interests. By being a part of a business or accounting organization, I can network with other professionals in my industry. Networking is essential to for me to move up the ladder in the accounting profession
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Finance Associate: Full Time 2015-UNI03409 Working at Cargill is an opportunity to thrive—a place to develop your career to the fullest while engaging in meaningful work that makes a positive impact around the globe. You will be proud to work for a company with a strong history of ethics and a purpose of nourishing people. We offer a diverse, supportive environment where you will grow personally and professionally as you learn from some of the most talented people in your field. With nearly 150 years
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VALUATION TECHNIQUES Vault Guide to Finance Interviews Valuation Techniques How Much is it Worth? Imagine yourself as the CEO of a publicly traded company that makes widgets. You’ve had a highly successful business so far and want to sell the company to anyone interested in buying it. How do you know how much to sell it for? Likewise, consider the Bank of America acquisition of Fleet. How did B of A decide how much it should pay to buy Fleet? For starters, you should understand that the value
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Finance and Accounting Industry By Cheryl Yeager June 15, 2012 Saint Leo University MBA 525 Dr. Craig Winstead The Finance and Accounting Industry is a very broad and integrated program that prepares individuals to function as accountants and financial managers and various types of analysts. This industry encompasses banking, financial advisors, A few major players: http://www.fins.com/Finance/Articles/SB128448692525537761/Finance-Firms-Top-100-Best-Companies-List “Statistics
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Career Choice Report Investment Banker or International Corporate Attorney? Prepared for xxxxxxxxx Prepared by xxxxxxxxxxx April 8, 2013 Date: April 8, 2013 To: xxxxxxxxx From: xxxxxxxx Re: Sharing Research on My Career Choice I am writing this in response for the request in information on my career choice. I am sure you believe that this assignment is important for me to consider what I want to do with myself over the next few years. Since I am in the business school
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