1. Professor Linda Leatherbury
AC298 Unit 9 Seminar
Professor
Linda Leatherbury

2. About your final project…
Due TUESDAY, of WEEK 9
NO LATE PROJECTS ACCEPTED!
Proofread!
Spell check
Grammar check
Use proper APA format
Citations
Reference page
REMINDER: 250 points

3. Careers in Accounting Auditor Budget analyst Financial accounting
Management accounting
Tax accounting
Consulting
Forensic accounting
Internal auditing

4. Careers in Accounting Government Accounting International Accounting
Non-profit accounting
Bookkeeper
Accounting clerk
Payroll accounting
Accounts payable clerk
Accounts receivable clerk

5. Accounting career… Which one will you choose?
What type of Accounting appeals to you?
Please share your thoughts with us!

6. Professional certifications
CPA-Certified Public Accountant
CMA-Certified Management Accountant
CIA-Certified Internal Auditor
CSSA-Certified in Control Self Assessment
CGAP-Certified Government Audit Professional
CFE-Certified Fraud Examiner
CFSA-Certified Financial Services Audit
CISA-Certified Information Systems Auditor
ABA-Accredited Business Accountant
ATA-Accredited Tax Adviser

7. Professional Certifications
ATP-Accredited Tax Adviser
CGFM-Certified Government Financial Manager
ABV-Accredited in Business Valuation
CITP-Certified Information Technology Professional
PFS-Personal Financial Specialist
CFP-Certified Financial Planner
PB-Professional Bookkeeper
FPS-Fundamental Payroll Specialist
CPP-Certified Payroll Specialist

8. Education
Associate’s Degree- most bookkeeper and clerk positions require an Associate’s Degree.
Bachelor’s Degree- most accounting positions require at a minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree
Master’s Degree-some positions in accounting are now requiring a Master’s Degree

9. Education Do you have future educational plans?
Will you pursue a certification?
Please share!

10. Skills for Accountants
Problem solving
Analytical skills
Technology skills
Knowledge of general business
Interpersonal skills
Ability to work in groups
Oral and writing skills

11. Skills for Accountants
What skills have you obtained through your degree program?
What skills would you still like to obtain?
How will you gain these skills?
Any other thoughts about accounting skills?

12. Sources for more information

13. Coming up for Unit 10… Discussion Board Writing Assignment Reflection
One page paper
Use proper APA format
Respond to the questions THOROUGHLY
Ensure that your viewpoint and purpose are clearly stated. 
Demonstrate logical and appropriate transitions from one idea to another.
Your paper should be highly organized, logical and focused.

14. Unit 10 Discussion Board
Reflect on key concepts and topics learned throughout the course.
Identify benefits from having completed this course.
Discuss your continued professional development.
Discuss your continued learning plans.
Please join us in this discussion!

15. Unit 10 Writing Assignment
One page response to the questions below.
1. Reflect and describe which key concepts and topics in this course have made you a stronger candidate to enter the business world.
2. Discuss how this course has affected you in your professional development as a student and as a person as well as encouraging you on your academic path.
This assignment is due: Sunday, of Week 10 at 11:59PM ET
**This is different than your usual Tuesday deadline!

16. Good luck to you all! Thanks for a GREAT term!
QUESTIONS???
Good luck to you all! Thanks for a GREAT term!