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LEARN TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE Claremont what we offer McKenna • Generous nancial aid: Need-blind • Academic exibility: Students are College admissions policy ensures that every encouraged to combine their study in student admitted to CMC only pays what Accounting with other disciplines such as Data oers a unique opportunity their family can aord. Science, Finance, Psychology, and even Dance! to study Accounting and • Access: Small class sizes and an 8:1 • Success and job placements: Over 90% Economics within a liberal arts student to faculty ratio ensure you’ll be of students complete their degree within ve setting. CMC is consistently more than a number to professors. years. Pass rates for the CPA exam are among Hands-on learning means 79% of CMC the highest in the nation and fewer than 5% of ranked among the top ten seniors work on research with faculty; 90% recent graduates were seeking employment at liberal arts colleges in the participate in our internship program. six months after graduation. nation—and with its emphasis on leadership, one of every nine CMC alumni is a partner, CEO, owner, or president. The Accounting program at Claremont McKenna College is committed to broad educational goals and provides opportunities for students to succeed not only in Accounting, but in a variety of professions, including consulting and nancial services. Robert Day School of Economics and Finance Claremont McKenna College Claremont, California 909.607.3377 | [email protected] Since 1985 Thinking Since 1985 LEARN TO COVER STORY 12 COVERMeet STORYthe Future Accountant: Five Essential 6 LookQualities Up -the You Industry have aExpects bright career ahead. 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All rights reserved. 1905-37634 909.607.3377 | [email protected] Page 18 Page 17 NA 785 - China.indd 3 10/20/20 5:37 PM A Note From The Editor Editor & Publisher Steven N. Polydoris Accounting: The Field Production Debbie Maier, Mark Schmidt & Margaret Stack Graphic Design of Opportunities Michael Thomas Editorial Cathy Demetropoulos Kari Polydoris Contact Us Advertising [email protected] By Douglas K. Barney Editorial Chairman – Editorial Board & Peer Review Process [email protected] Indiana University SE Subscriptions [email protected] Editorial Advisors elcome to the New Ac- Douglas K. Barney countant – High School Perhaps you want Chairman - Editorial Board & Peer Review Edition!! Join the legion to help others at work and Process - Indiana University SE of students who under- “make a difference in the Michael D. Akers standW the opportunities an accounting degree Marquette University offers! An accounting degree is an exciting world. A quick internet Barry C. 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