the language of business. information what is a cpa? skills and technology cpa exam hot jobs
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The Language of Business
Information
What is a CPA?
Skills and Technology
CPA Exam
Hot Jobs
Do any of you have your own business such as babysitting, yard service, computer work?
Do any of you have a savings or checking account? Do you know how to read your statements? Balance your checkbook? Write checks?
Do any of you have a budget? How did you make it? Do you have trouble sticking to it?
If you answered yes to any of these questions, then you are using accounting. Accounting ties into all areas of business and is the foundation for business.
Chief financial officers for international or domestic companies.
Advisors to small neighborhood businesses.
Well-respected business consultants and decision-makers.
FBI agents investigating white collar crime!
Strong Communication Skills
Problem solving, analytical, and research skills.
Good time management skills.
Leadership abilities.
Excellent people skills.
Understand emerging technologies
Keen business sense & awareness of current events.
Good listener.
Creative thinker.
Confident presenter.
High ethical standards.
Business & Industry
Public Accounting
Government
Non-Profit
Education
•Financial Management and Reporting
•Internal Auditing
•Management Accounting
•Non-Financial Positions
•Tax Planning
Assurance Services (Auditing)
Environmental Accounting
Forensic Accounting
Expert Witnesses
Information Technology Services
International Accounting
Management Consulting Services
Personal Financial Planning
Tax Advisory Services
Comptroller
Performance, Financial and Compliance Auditing
Federal/State Law Enforcemement
Solve tax problems
Set up internal control system
Budget resources
Prepare financial data for fundraising
Make presentations
Accounting Educators- Auditing, Financial Accounting,
Taxation, Cost & Managerial Accounting, Professional Ethics, etc.
Business Consultants - In-house training
Continuing Professional Education (CPE) Instructors
1. Four year undergraduate degree.
2. One year of additional study which may lead to a masters degree.
3. Total 150 college credit hours.
4. Some employers will pay for your 5th year of school!
o National Examo Computerizedo Offered 5 days per week during two
months of every quarter. Testing is available in January & February; April & May; July & August; and October & November.
o In Texas, you must take 40 hours of continuing education per year
o Oro 120 hours in 3 years
o Regulated by the State
o Strong code of ethics
Market demands are not limited to audit & accounting.
More consulting, information technology, or forensic services.
CPAs must be conversant in global business and strategies.
Specialization by CPAs.
CPA…Imagine the Possibilities