1. Our Names… Erika Ruiz Gloria A. Carrasco
HELLO!
Our Names…
Erika Ruiz
Gloria A. Carrasco

2. Career Research: Accountant

3. 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

4. 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)

5. 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.

6. 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)

7. 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

8. 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.

9. 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

10. THANKS!

11. "13-2011 Accountants and Auditors." U.S. Bureau
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