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    Feb 10, 2011, 03:25 PM
    Do I really need a certificate in accounting and payroll to get a job?
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    Feb 13, 2011, 11:48 AM

    I'm speaking for the U.S. here, but you can get a job in Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, or Billing without education in accounting. You might be able to find an entry level position in a Payroll department.

    If by certificate, you mean becoming a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), you don't need that to work in accounting. You will need it to work in a public accounting firm at some point, but not to be hired. They usually allow people a few years to earn it. The thing about a certificate is that it enhances your resume when loking for a job. You can find high level jobs without it, though.

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