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● June 2021
Receive El Capitan Diploma
● Financial recordkeeping
● Ethics
● Statistics
● Management
● Personal and business tax
● Auditing
● International finance
Lastly, I’ll want to hone my communication skills, since they will be essential to
forming strong working relationships with the individuals and management teams
that will rely on my expertise. Students who do well in accounting programs tend
to excel at math and be organized, analytical and structured. A bachelor’s degree
is the first step in preparing me to sit for the CPA exam or seek entry-level
employment as an accountant.
Deciding on a career path is often the next step to becoming an accountant. I can
choose to specialize in a particular field of accounting, including managerial
accounting, financial accounting, or tax accounting. Or, I can work toward
qualifying as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or obtaining my MBA, which
usually requires additional hours and continuing education.
● Accountants provide several important services for the clients. Here are a
few examples:
● Bookkeeping
● Auditing financial records
● Completing tax returns
● Offering guidance on the most effective uses for a company or personal
funds
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that the median salary for accountants in
2017 was $69,350. Those working in the finance and insurance sectors earned the
highest salaries, with a median of $71,760, while government accountants were
the lowest paid at a median of $65,180.
Many students find that working at a paid or unpaid internship can provide
valuable experience that can pay off in higher wages and increased job
opportunities after graduation. Sometimes, an internship can lead to a job offer,
so it’s important to be professional, build my network, and give my best effort
every day.
With my degree in hand, I’ll be ready to seek and obtain an entry-level position in
the accountancy field. I could even earn the extra credits required to sit for the
CPA exam while working my first job.
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