Introduction to Accounting Chapter 1
Accountant handles a broad range of responsibilities, makes business decisions, and prepares and interprets financial reports.
For-profit business Examples: Operate to earn money for their owners. McDonalds Target Best Buy Belk
Not-for-profit organization Examples: Also known as non-profit organizations. Does not operate to earn a profit. United Way Red Cross Salvation Army Hannah Home Homeless Shelter
Accounting Ladder Accounting Clerk Bookkeeper Accountant Certified Public Accountant
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
Public Accounting Provide accounting services to their clients.