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Accounting Worksheet
Overview
Accounting has long been considered the language of business. Accounting is a fast-paced, exciting, and high profile profession. Students who major
in accounting develop their business skills through a rigorous education process. An accounting professional is an integral part of any management
team and is sought out for his/her advice and knowledge in many areas, including forensic and fraud investigation, tax and assurance services,
financial reporting, and ethical business practices. Career opportunities abound for the accounting graduates. Accounting professionals work in public
accounting firms, private corporate firms, the not-for-profit sector, and government, specifically the SEC the FBI and the IRS, in both compliance
and criminal investigation. The knowledge and skills you will develop as an accounting professional will help you rise to the highest level in your
particular organization.
How to use this sheet
The following list contains a representative sample of job titles one might have with a degree in Accounting. Go through the list and circle the
careers that sound most interesting to you. Then, answer the questions below.
Related Career Titles
Accountant, Public Practice Credit and Collection Specialist Management Consultant
Actuary EDP Auditor Methods/Procedures Specialist
Administrative Services Manager Employment Agency Counselor Payroll Manager
Administrator Entrepreneur Personal Financial Planner
Assistant Controller Estate Planner Plant Accountant
Auditor External Auditor Production Manager
Bank Examiner FBI Agent Professor
Benefits/Compensation Administrator Financial Aid Director Property Accountant
Bookkeeper Financial Analyst Public Accountant
Budget Accountant Financial Investment Analyst Sales Manager
Budgetary Control Analyst Fund Raiser Securities Broker
Business Teacher General Auditor Stockbroker
Certified Public Accountant Governmental Accountant Systems Accountant
Chief Cost Accountant Industrial Accountant Systems Analyst
Chief Financial Officer Industrial Buyer Tax Accountant
CIA Agent Industrial Transportation Specialist Tax Compliance Specialist
Claim Adjuster/Examiner Industrial/Institutional Buyer Tax Lawyer
Claims Adjuster Insurance Agent/Broker Tax Specialist
Collection Agent Internal Auditor Tax Supervisor/Auditor
Commercial Banker International Trade Specialist Television/Film Producer
Commodities Trader Inventory Control Specialist Treasurer
Computer Programmer IRM Consultant Treasury Management Specialist
Consumer Credit Officer IRS Investigator Treasury Mgmt Specialist
Contract Administrator Lawyer - Audit Manager Trust Accountant
Controller Loan Administrator Underwriter
Cost Accountant Loan Officer / Consumer Credit
Cost Dept. Supervisor Management Accountant
Questions to consider
1. Do you know anyone who is currently in any of these occupations? If so, who?
2. Search for three resources (print or electronic) that might assist you explore these occupations.
3. What skills do you think someone from these occupations should possess?
4. I have prepared a series of questions for the interviewing manager, HR contact and others I may meet.
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