Why should I be a Certified Public Accountant?

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Why should I be a Certified Public Accountant?
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What do accountants do??
Audit
Tax
Accounting
Management
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What are some of the job opportunities for CPAs?

• Auditing
• Tax Advisory Services
• Financial Management Reporting
• Forensic Accounting
• Information Technology Services
• Management Consulting Services
• Personal Financial Planning
• Comptroller
• Federal/State Law Enforcement
• Professors and Continuing Education Instructors
• Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Chief Financial
  Officer (CFO)

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What are the skills necessary to be a CPA?

• Strong communication and people skills
• Problem solving, analytical research abilities
• Good time management skills
• Leadership abilities
• High ethical standards
• Awareness of current events
• emerging technologies

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Why do many students choose accounting?
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Starting Salaries for college graduates who are
eligible for the CPA exam are 10 to 20 higher
on average.
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Travel on an Expense Account!
Si Senor!
You bet!
Oui, Oui!
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Education Requirements for CPA candidates-A
Comparison to other careers
10 Years

• Pre-Med/Doctoral Degree
• Law Degree
• Accounting Degree/CPA Candidate

6-8 Years
5 Years!
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Accountants often work with high-level
management, providing valuable and critical
services and assistance for important business
decisions.
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Knowledge of Accounting provides valuable skills
for all career paths.
Read and understand financial statements
Manage your own money
Run your own business
Creating your own budget
Understanding and managing taxes
Many, many other uses
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Questions?