John Wainwright is a computer scientist and pioneer in the field of computer languages, but that’s not why he’s famous. On April 3, 1995, Wainwright ordered the book “Fluid Concepts and Creative Analogies: Computer Models of the Fundamental Mechanisms of Thought” from a fledgling online bookseller. The book arrived with a packing slip that read…
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During the remainder of this decade, the U.S. healthcare industry is expected to undergo a tremendous expansion, with an anticipated growth rate of 16%. That translates to roughly 2.6 million new jobs in the U.S. alone. Globally, the healthcare market will have an estimated value of more than $300 billion by 2027 and exceed $665…
Businesses face several dimensions of risk exposure and require proactive approaches to mitigate those risks. This business process is known as risk management (also referred to as Enterprise Risk Management – ERM), and it involves “identifying, assessing and controlling financial, legal, strategic and security risks to an organization’s capital and earnings.” In the energy industry,…
Financial analysts provide essential financial guidance to businesses and individuals alike. Let’s examine some of the duties they perform to see why financial analysts are so highly valued and why it pays to pursue a career in this lucrative role. Job Duties of a Financial Analyst The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) states that…
If you’re considering earning a Master of Business Administration (MBA), you may already be aware that adding an MBA to your resume can be a career-defining accomplishment. But what does that mean in terms of real-world benefits? If you’re earning an MBA from The University of Texas Permian Basin online, we can confirm that there…
If you’re interested in becoming a certified public accountant (CPA), you’ve got some homework to do first. There’s the CPA exam, which you must study for and pass, of course. But before this critical step, you’ll also need to learn the CPA requirements for the state or territory in which you wish to take the…
The multifaceted energy industry is growing by the day. The Permian Basin has been setting records for crude oil production. At the same time, the green energy economy is expanding rapidly, with the International Energy Agency (IEA) reporting that renewable capacity is on pace to “[account] for almost 95% of the increase in global power…
A Master of Business Administration brings with it tremendous prestige and countless potential career benefits. That’s why so many degree holders take pride in saying, “I’m an MBA.” It’s a degree that can define your professional expertise and underscores your dedication to reaching higher. For many professionals, a graduate degree is a pathway to coveted…
No one likes to admit it, but we’ve all been drawn into purchasing a product or service by the subtle techniques advertisers use. Most of the time you may not even be aware of these efforts, but many of these tricks have been around for years and transitioned seamlessly from traditional advertising into the digital…
Each day, countless individuals look to accountants to assist with their taxes and other important financial matters. Companies large and small rely on accountants to keep them operating profitably, legally, and ethically. Performing these duties requires accountants to possess several key skills, and you may be surprised to discover that not all these skills are…
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