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Career Research: Accountant

Daily Responsibilities Prepare and Examine Financial Records Financial Records are accurate Taxes are paid properly and on time. Help to ensure organizations run efficiently Suggest ways to reduce costs, enhance revenues, and improve profits

Education/Training Requirements Most need Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or a related field Certification within a specific field of accounting improves job prospects Example: Certified Public Accountants (CPAs)

Outlook for Career Projected to grow 11% from 2014 to 2024 Increasingly complex tax and regulatory environment are expected to lead to strong demand for accountants and auditors.

Pay and Benefit Information Starting Pay: Approximately $41,400 Average Pay: Approximately $67,190 2015 Median Pay: $32.30 per hour Job Outlook(2014): 11% (Faster Than Average)

What are the Working Conditions? Indoors Alone and/or with others Environment: Office or home, fast-paced and stressful, some collaboration, possible traveling Lots of organization and problem solving skills

Personal Opinion of Career Field Why you chose it: To reiterate the importance of this occupation to America Why is it important: Financial/Fiscal computations are necessary to reduce debt, avoid unnecessary charges, etc.

Do YOU Think You Will Pursue This Career? G: No, Work environment is not adequate to my persona E: Accounting is actually the major I want to pursue. Major for Consideration: Bus. Admin. And Accounting Colleges: UC Berkeley Haas School of Business, USC Marshall School of Business, UCLA Anderson School of Management

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