Exciting Careers in Accounting and What it takes to be a Successful Accounting Student Academic Day August 27, 2010

Exciting Careers In Accounting Corporate Accounting External Auditing Internal Auditing Forensic Accounting Tax Preparation Cost Accounting Teaching Financial Analyst

Benefits of an Accounting Degree Specialized knowledge Refined business skills High demand for accountants Short supply of accountants Challenging work Rewarding career Great Salaries

Some Things to Consider Area of Accounting Overtime Travel Salary/benefits Size of organization Sector Complexity of work Quality of life

Success as an Accounting Student Accounting is a mix of reading and math Everyone can succeed Get off to a good start Manage uncertainty Read, reread, review Outline your chapters Do every exercise Ask for help! Read ahead

Other Things to Consider Your major is your personal brand Your grades signal your quality Quality creates opportunities Your degree is just the start Licenses and professional designations Advanced degrees Look for a career, not a job

Questions or Comments? Dr. Patricia Patrick Grove Hall, Room 323 Phone Dr. Mary Myers, Chair Acctg Department Grove Hall, Room 328