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 5 th year of school!

o National Exam o Computerized o Offered 5 days per week during two months of every quarter. Testing is available in January & February; April & May; July & August; and October & November.

oIoIn Texas, you must take 40 hours of continuing education per year oOoOr o1o120 hours in 3 years oRoRegulated by the State oSoStrong 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