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Preparing for actuarial exams can be a daunting task. Luckily, the Casualty Actuarial Society (CAS) has put together a convenient list of study resources and the exams covered by each. Access the list here.
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When deciding if public accounting is the right career path for you, there are a few questions you want to consider. These include what is a CPA, how much do CPAs earn, is an accounting internship worthwhile, and are bigger or smaller firms better? This article from AICPA considers each of these questions in detail, with insights from accounting expert Grensy Håland, CPA.
Insurance Cares is once again offering the DEI On the RISE scholarship, providing a valuable opportunity for juniors and seniors in good academic standing. This scholarship is designed for individuals who aspire to pursue a career in the insurance industry and identify as diverse, encompassing groups such as BIPOC, LGBTQ+, disabled, neurodivergent, and other underrepresented communities.
The DEI On the RISE scholarship aims to break barriers by supporting rising diverse talent with the necessary funds, tools, and mentorship to become …
Are you interested in learning more about the accounting and looking to gain insight into the industry? Check out information below on Wolf & Company’s Shadow Day below. Throughout the day, students will have opportunities to network and hear from staff, seniors, and managers in their client services teams. Food and refreshments will be provided and as a reminder, the Boston office is commutable and within walking distance from public transportation.
Register by March 1st.
Are you a first-year or sophomore actuarial student? If you said yes, you are invited to attend The Cigna Group’s Aspiring Actuaries Day on Friday, March 1st!
Hosted on-site at their corporate headquarters in Bloomfield, Connecticut, the Actuarial Executive Development Program associates will provide students with a meaningful view of the actuarial profession, the health side of the insurance industry, and give you a peek at what life is like at The Cigna Group. This will be an excellent addition …
The Harvard T.H Chan School of Public Health will be hosting its annual summer program in Biostatistics and Computational Biology. The program takes place in Boston for 6 weeks, they provide housing and a stipend.
The Summer Program in Biostatistics and Computational Biology will be taking place this year from June 3rd-July 12th ! The program, intended for undergraduate students and recent grads that are underrepresented in graduate education, provides a unique opportunity to learn about the use of quantitative methods …
PwC is recruiting for their Women’s Consulting Experience (WCE), which is open to female sophomores (or female freshman only if they will graduate within 3 years which should be clear on their application). By applying to the Women’s Consulting Experience for Spring/Summer 2024, candidates are applying also for a Summer 2025 internship and will receive an offer for a Summer 2025 internship with their acceptance into Women’s Consulting Experience. The internship offer does not have to be accepted prior to WCE, as …
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) Data Science Jobs portal can help you find data science career opportunities in the Healthcare space. Explore current listings on the NIH website.
Accounting skills and responsibilities vary depending on the level, company, and specific role. Therefore, you need to make sure your resume presents yourself as the best candidate for the specific job you’re applying to. In this article from The Muse, Jaclyn Westlake, a former recruiter at an accounting firm, offers tips on how to create a resume that makes a great first impression.
If you’re planning to become part of the CAS, make sure to go over their Syllabus of Basic Education. The Syllabus covers everything you need to know about exams, including registration, exam order, fees, preparation, sample questions, scoring, exam governance, and a variety of other important policies. Download the Syllabus here.
