1. Career opportunities in accounting
Presented by Kevin Andrews
State Standard: A1.1.1 Describe career opportunities in the accounting profession.

3. Debrief: What do you know about accounting?
List some words you associate with Accounting: -
List some possible careers you associate with accounting: -

4. Accounting Definition
the system of recording and summarizing business and financial transactions and analyzing, verifying, and reporting the results; also :  the principles and procedures of accounting

5. Top Ten Myths of Accounting
Accounting was discovered by Some Nerdy Guy with a Pocket Protector
Accountants are good at Math
Every Accountant knows how to do your Taxes
Technology is Easting Up the Accounting Profession
Accounting is a Male Dominated field
6. Auditors = Tax Accountants = Bookkeepers = Corporate Accountants 7. You’re Business Doesn’t Need an Accountant 8. Accountants are Boring 9. Accountants Just…..Accountant for things? 10. Accountants like it when you make fun of them Source: myths-about-accounting/

6. Here is a quick look at Accounting Jobs

7. Accounting Jobs worth noting
Accountant
Accountant Assistant
Accounting Clerk
Accounting Manager
Accounts Payable Clerk
Accounts Receivable Clerk
Bookkeeping
Budget Analyst
Certified Internal Auditor
Chief Financial Officer
Controller
Certified Public Accountant
Forensic Accountant
Government Accounting
Payroll Clerk
Staff Accountant
Tax Accountant

8. 10 Traits of a accountant
List some of the characteristics you think make a great accountant:
Here is a the top Ten list:
Excellent Organization
Time management skills
Attention to detail
Focus on the client
Creativity
Committed
Trustworthy
Great communication skills
Collaboration
Flexibility

9. Research
Research an accounting position you think would be a good fit for you.
Check out these websites for help:
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practices/recruiting-hiring- advice/job-descriptions/accountant- job-description-sample.aspx
Be prepared to share what you learn about your position including:
Average Salary
Skills and abilities associated with it
Why you think you would be a great fit
What schooling is needed to achieve that position

10. Discuss and Recap Share what you have learned about accountants
What career most interest you in regard to accounting
Why would you be a great fit for this position?
What schooling do you need to complete?
What have you learned that changes your perspective on the field of accounting?
Where do you see yourself in the Accounting field in ten years?