ACCOUNTING vs. HUMAN RESOURCES
Research, Comparison, and Recommendation

Irina Mashevsky
DeVry University

Contents Introduction 1
The purpose of the report 1
Report organization 1
Sources and methods 1 Job overview 2
Accounting 2
Job description 2
Working environment and hours 2
Human Resources 2
Job description 2
Working environment and hours 2 Job requirements 3
Accounting 3
Skills and personality traits 3
Education/Training 3
Human Resources 3
Skills and personality traits 3
Education/Training 3 Employment outlook 4
Accounting 4
Current statistics 4
Salary 4
Future predictions 4
Related occupations 4
Human Resources 5
Current statistics 5
Salary 5
Future predictions 5
Related occupations 5 Job satisfaction 6 Conclusion 6 Summary 7 References 8

Introduction
On average people spend 40-50 years and even longer in the work force, which makes the choice of the career path one of the most important in our lives. A satisfying career can be a source of financial security, benefits, and gives a great sense of accomplishment. This decision requires a lot of thought and research. To make the best choice possible it is important to choose a career that is compatible with an individual’s personality, capability, and background, has the opportunity for professional growth, and requires a practical amount of education and training.
The purpose of the report
The purpose of this report is to present, analyze, and evaluate two career choices and issue a recommendation as to which one is preferable based on the conducted research. This report will outline two professions within the Business and Financing industry: Accountant and Human Resource Specialist. These professions are interconnected but have enough differences to appeal to wide variety of people. The job of an Accountant requires preparation, analysis, and verification