If you follow entrepreneurs in the accounting world, you have probably heard of Andrew Argue. Often described as a troubled child turned accountant, turned businessman extraordinaire, Argue is now dedicated to sharing his skills, and his story, with the public. While Argue now has several successful startups, he often talks about the Bean Counter, which was one of his first websites. Here is what you need to know about the Bean Counter:

The What?: The Bean Counter is a free resource site for accountants that contains potential job postings, recruiting opportunities and plenty of advice. The Bean Counter also contains a break down of the top US CPA firms including Crowe Howarth, Rothstein Kass and Grant Thorton as well as a list of advice for landing a job at your dream firm. As a fun side note, the Bean Counter references coffee beans in its title- a fact that any accounting and CPA student can appreciate.

Who Should Use the Bean Counter?: The Bean Counter is designed to help accounting students transition into the work world. Going from the classroom into a prestigious company, or if even an independent business can be a major challenge. The Bean Counter can give you ideas on how to find and land a prestigious accounting position. While it is designed for beginners, the site also has plenty of tips and tricks for accountants and CPA’s who already have work experience.

The Best Part: The Bean Counter contains a collection of articles about a variety of subjects, from switching into the accounting major to acing your accounting interview. Many accounting programs don’t teach students about how to actually enter the workforce, which is where Argue’s advice can help fill the gaps.

Argue’s official website is AndrewArgue.com, where you will find plenty of Andrew Argue reviews and links to his products. However, to visit the Bean Counter Directly go to http://www.thebeancounter.com/

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