"I have been searching for a resource like this book for quite some time: a practical, honest, and accessible guide specifically tailored to college students and early career professionals entering the accounting field. The insight to what it takes to succeed in this profession, especially the emphasis on mindset, professionalism, and long-term thinking, truly resonated with me. Thank you Jerry for writing Advice for a Successful Career in the Accounting Profession. " ?Matt Landon, President of the Accounting Club, University of Illinois Chicago "This updated edition offers a clear and direct roadmap for those considering a career in accounting, crafted from the perspective of someone who has walked the path and helped countless others do the same. Maginnis is not only a seasoned professional, but a mentor sought out by many. Readers are fortunate to gain access to his wisdom, experience, and practical guidance. This book is a must-read for anyone serious about building a meaningful and successful career in accounting." ?Jen Cryder, CEO, Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants "I can think of no one better than Jerry Maginnis to write an educational and motivational book like this one.

This practical and fun-to-read book is a gift to aspiring accounting students and, especially, to people who choose to enter the accounting profession. It should be a must-read for all." ?Jack Brennan, Chairman Emeritus, Vanguard, and former Chairman of the Financial Accounting Foundation "Earlier in my career, I was figuring a lot of this out the hard way. This is the book I wish I could have handed my younger self. In Advice for a Successful Career in the Accounting Profession , Jerry Maginnis turns decades of experience into clear guidance on the things we never learned in school: deciding if the CPA is worth it, surviving busy season, working well with partners and clients, and building the soft skills that matter more than any spreadsheet. It?s fast to read, grounded in real-life stories, and genuinely optimistic about the future of accounting. Hand it to anyone who?s trying to figure out what a successful career in this profession can look like." ?Blake Oliver, CPA, Founder and CEO, Earmark, and co-host, The Accounting Podcast "Jerry Maginnis offers the kind of practical, candid insight that every accounting student and young professional needs.

The second edition builds upon a trusted resource, addressing timely topics and the profession?s evolving challenges. ?Jerry writes with the wisdom of experience and the warmth of a mentor who ?genuinely cares about students and professionals, encouraging them to lead with honor, embrace opportunity, and build careers grounded in professionalism and ethics." ?Jill E. Mitchell , Lecturer and McIntire Teaching Fellow, University of Virginia?s McIntire School of Commerce.