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Mentorship calls for a certain kind of talented business veteran who understands that sharing the lessons they’ve learned is deeply important to the growth and success of the next generation of managers and leaders. But how do you identify the right person to fill this crucial role in your professional life? And how do you establish a strong mentor-mentee relationship with them?

Owning a business requires constantly monitoring a variety of assets. Some assets wear out over the years and begin losing their value; for example, computers, tools, equipment, vehicles and buildings can depreciate over time and must be repaired or replaced. In order for a business to accurately write off these expenses and file their taxes correctly, you need to calculate their amount of deprecation.

There’s much more to accounting than what meets the eye—after all, it’s the #13 best business job for a reason. Keep reading to find out some of the most frequently asked questions about accounting degrees, including common career paths and how to determine if accounting is right for you.

Pursuing a career as a real estate agent comes with a lot of perks: a flexible schedule, hand-picked client list, and unlimited income potential, to name a few. But making your first deal is one thing; sustaining your business and building a reputable brand is another job within itself.

CPA, MBA, MSA, MSBA. In a world of various degrees and credentials, you may find yourself wondering which one is worth your time. For those in business and finance, the master’s in business administration (MBA) and certified public accounting (CPA) designations frequently come up as options to further your education and advance your career.

With the Mitzner MSRE Advisory Board, we’re breaking down the typical barriers between up-and-coming real estate professionals and C-suite executives to help our students share ideas, establish relationships, and receive valuable expert feedback.

There’s a little known secret about a Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) degree: it’s not only for people in traditional business roles or undergraduate students from the business school. Just ask David Weinstein, MBA ‘20; after graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Liberal Arts, David started his career in real estate as a mortgage broker.

Not all graduate schools are equal, but one of the things they have in common is that they want those who are closest to you to vouch for you when applying to their programs. Requesting letters of recommendation may be familiar to you if you did it for your undergraduate degree, but requesting recommendation letters should take a good deal of thought and planning.

A graduate school resume is not unlike one you’ve submitted for any job you’ve applied to before—but we wouldn’t be writing this guide if it were that simple. When you’re working through your application to a master’s program, you should ensure that you tailor and pitch your resume toward the specific university, program, and opportunities you desire.