An insurance underwriter combs through an insurance application to gauge the applicant’s risk and determine whether to extend coverage. Through the underwriting process, an underwriter also figures out how much the insurance policy will cost and the limits of the coverage. Insurance underwriters make decisions about various types of insurance, including auto, homeowners, life, disability, …
Accountants are key figures in helping organizations and people keep their finances in order. For instance, they might ensure a company’s financial records are correct and legal or file someone’s annual tax returns. In other words, they handle accounting or money matters. But what does an accountant do in their day-to-day work life? In this …
A certified public accountant (CPA) is an accounting professional who passed the CPA exam and met their state’s experience and education requirements for licensure. A CPA can hold a variety of different job titles, such as tax accountant, financial analyst, auditor, chief financial officer, and accounting professor. As of August 2022, nearly 666,000 people in …
A finance career can be personally and financially rewarding. It can also require long hours and high stress. We spoke to industry experts to determine: Is finance a good career path? The short answer: Yes, if you’re looking for a high-paying position with a certain level of job stability — and you genuinely enjoy the …
