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STUDY
WORK
LIFE
ISSUE 59
JANUARY
2014
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TECHNOLOGY Wealth of technology Three of the
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hen it comes to exams, trainee W
ST U DY TAX EXAMS Happy new (tax) year A tho
Guide to passing the e-assessments An understand
STU DY E-ASSESS ME N TS Q uestion practice is
From PENS DOWN to results What happens af
ST U DY MARKING EXAMS After ex
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COVER STORY Direct to the top Julie Richings
“I see the ACA as a foundation on wh
COVER STORY Yet she also ackno
Master the art of networking Shy? Introverted? Be
L aura Capindale is about to embark on the greate
International GAAP® 2014 Your essential guide
WORK BOO K REVIE WS CAREER SELF HELP
MAP IT OUT Ever struggled to see how a series of
WORK MIND MAPPING H ow many times have yo
STAND UP AND BE NOTICED Businesses are increasing
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NEW YEAR, NEW YOU Does chocolate give you spots?
BATTLING A WINTER COLD? Your mum's chicken soup c
THE MEETING PLACE ? ACCOUNTANCY GIRL If, like
LIFE NETWORK ING AND EV ENTS It's not all w
L IF E The last word Sarah Case, equity pa
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