Cpa Career and Outlook

The objective of this business report is to explore and obtain knowledge about the world of private accounting. The report is intended to help me decide if private accounting is the correct career path that I want to pursue.

I have decided to research private accounting, because when I was working as a small business owner, it was necessary for me to use financial data to make important decisions. Through the use of accounting and financial analysis, I developed a desire to pursue accounting as a career. When I received the results from my Strong Interest Inventory, it was not surprising. All of the top results had qualities that appeal to me, they all require individuals to apply mathematics in managing data. The Strong Interest Inventory has confirmed the career path I have chosen to pursue.

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A Career in Public Accounting

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April 12, 2013

Contents

Introduction 4

Purpose 4

Scope 4

Methodology 4

Primary Sources 4

Plan of Presentation 4

Education and Certification 5

Entry-level Positions and Career Path 6

Nature of Work 7

Likes 7

Dislikes 8

Salary Expectations 8

Career Outlook 9

Written and Oral Communications 9

Use of Technology 10

Summary 10

References 11

Appendix: 12

Thank You Letters 13

Interview Questions 16

Introduction

Purpose

The purpose of this report is to investigate a career in public accounting, and to gain a better understanding of what is expected from an accounting professional .

Scope

The scope of this report is refined to a CPA career in the accounting field.

Methodology

Research for this report was conducted using primary and secondary sources, all information gained from primary sources resulted from personal interviews. All interviews were obtained by calling the primary source directly.

Primary Sources

Plan of Presentation

The research for this report will be...