The work of financial advisors and Certified Public Accountants often overlaps based on the client work they choose to do or what their employers request of them. However, they start out with ...

Business leaders of many privately owned companies often face an overwhelming volume of accounting and financial data. This flood of information can obscure a clear understanding of their organization ...

Navigating the decision between a career as a CPA and a financial advisor is pivotal for many in the finance sector. This choice is more than just a job—it’s about selecting a path that aligns with ...

The recipe for the Farhat Accounting Lecture YouTube channel is simple: A PowerPoint deck, a professional voice, and some red notes highlighting the most complicated concepts. The videos cover a broad ...

With the exception of tax preparation, how do you determine when a certified public accountant (CPA) is needed versus a ...

Julia Kagan is a financial/consumer journalist and former senior editor, personal finance, of Investopedia. A Personal Financial Specialist (PFS) is a certification for certified public accountants ...

Many financial advisers who make recommendations about how to invest for retirement would be subject to new ethical requirements under regulations recently proposed by the U.S. Department of Labor ...

Business accounting procedures provide essential information that supports professional decision-making. Management and financial accounting are two methods for tracking, recording and interpreting ...

Managing your finances, figuring out how to pay your taxes, and planning for the future can be confusing and sometimes frustrating. Luckily, there are a variety of financial professionals you can ...

Sean Ross is a strategic adviser at 1031x.com, Investopedia contributor, and the founder and manager of Free Lances Ltd. Vikki Velasquez is a researcher and writer who has managed, coordinated, and ...