Cathode ray tubes (CRTs) were an important component of TV and computer screens, accounting for 50% to 70% of their price.

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Thompson had claimed he held both accounting and computer science degrees from Stonehill College near Boston.

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Inevitable in the accounting and computer departments -- but not in sales.

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Computer science, accounting, economics and engineering majors were in high demand this year.

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They need to acquire a far wider range of competencies, such as computer skills, marketing, accounting and filling in tax returns.

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In some cases, more vocational courses are offered to learners during their basic and middle education, such as courses in the following sectors, Filing and Office Clerking, Accounting, Beauty and Make-up and Computer Maintenance.

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Still, it could be worse: Mr Grasso's last prominent directorship was at Computer Associates, a company plagued by dubious accounting and mismanaged stock options.

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Several brokerage houses and big accounting firms will likewise prepare plans for you, with the help of a computer for a couple of hundred dollars.

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