Career Opportunities for Accountants Janie Goins XACC - 280 January 20, 2013 Mark Detka Public accounting and financial advising would be two business sectors that I might want to work in if I were an accountant. Per the website, “The Free Dictionary”, it takes “A person who has the requisite skill and experience in establishing and maintaining accurate financial records for an individual or a business” to be in an accounting role (The Free Dictionary, 2012). Taxation would be the part
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being licensed as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) is preferred. People going into accounting might want to have more experience in the field, such as an internship or a lower level job. This experience will increase the chances of getting the job, as well as having a master’s degree. Although these things would help give an advantage, they are not necessary, and having a bachelor’s degree would suffice. 20 years ago, the only thing needed to become an accountant was a bachelor’s degree. Employers
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our parents were about fair treatment of employees? Activist groups have increase spreading awareness, leisure time and disposable income increased allowing people to focus on other concerns beside livelihood. 3. What could professional accountants have done to prevent the development of the credibility gap and the expectations gap? They can focus on primary loyalty to the public’s best interest and practice principles of independence of judgment, objectivity and integrity. 4. Why
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ensure that the overall financial health of the organization, the company or the individual they are regulating is intact. Therefore, it is evident that accountants have an understanding of all aspects of the business and they are able to identify any possible act of fraud or misrepresentation of figures in a business financial balance. Accountants
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integrated program that prepares individuals to function as accountants and financial managers and various types of analysts. This industry encompasses banking, financial advisors, A few major players: http://www.fins.com/Finance/Articles/SB128448692525537761/Finance-Firms-Top-100-Best-Companies-List “Statistics from official reporting agencies, such as the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and the Institute for Certified Practicing Accountants (ICPA), continue to reveal a robust future for job seekers
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Excellence Is A Norm Not A Goal The Evolution: The idea of establishing an accountancy school, which could cater to the professional education requirements of the modern age came into the minds of a team of young professional Chartered Accountants in early 1991.The idea was to impart high quality business education to students desirous of passing the examinations of professional accountancy bodies of the world. In 1992 the idea finally materialised and “SKANS School of Accountancy” (SSA)
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skills is an Accountant and an Auditor. I believe that both jobs are a good fit for me. I am pursuing a degree in Technical Management with a concentration in Accounting. Growing up, I was always interested in numbers and keeping my checkbook balanced. I served in the military for twelve years doing administrative work. I have learned to be organized, detail-oriented as well as versed in researching data and formulating reports. This is why I am interested in becoming an Accountant. To become
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professional organizations or associations related to a particular field can provide access to the knowledge needed to continue the learning process long after a degree is obtained. As a student working toward a degree in accounting or a professional accountant looking to tackle changes in methods or required abilities, the American Accounting Association would be a place to go to gain professional knowledge. The American Accounting Association (AAA) is a voluntary collaborative of professionals and professors
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motivated me to develop a sense of organization and practice critical thinking in how I approach things which are both crucial in the role that accountants play. However, for a more detailed and organize perspective I made a mini-marketing plan that would discuss and highlight the reasons why I am a perfect candidate to be hired among the pool of accountants vying for a spot in a big accountancy firm. Mission Statement To become a part of a company that embraces the values of honesty and integrity
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Cloud-connected smartphones and tablets will enable firms to provide clients with an "accountant in their pocket" at all times. In the modern age, technology is constantly evolving and this has an effect on every profession, especially accounting. Processes and procedures are becoming less manual and more automated. Accounting begun being all written and having hard copies as the only backup. Systems are becoming more advanced and powerful which allows them to aggregate large amounts of data. As time
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