Competences of Becoming an Accountant
Running Head: ACCOUNTING
Accounting Latoya Bullock
Bryant & Stratton College
Comm150
Instructor Santella
06/09/2013
What is accounting? Known as the “language of business,” accounting is the system of analyzing and verifying summarized business/financial transactions and reporting their results. Accounting is more than just adding numbers and being good at math. Accountants have to “ensure that financial records are accurate and that taxes are paid properly on time.” (Bureau of Labor Statistics [BLS], 2012, para. 1). There are several different types of accounting. These types include, auditors, forensic, public, tax professional, financial advisor, and consultants. It takes a lot of hard work and dedication to become an accountant. You have to go through years of school to earn your degree, already have previous work experience in the area in which you want to work in, and be able to pass a series of exams in order to get your license. Let’s read more about it.
“Early in your career, preferably while still in college, you will want to get an idea of what kind of accounting field you wish to enter.” (Carey, 2005, p. 1). To become an accountant, one must have a Bachelor’s degree in accounting. Although, some jobs may hire you with just an Associate, most prefer you to have your Bachelors or Masters. While in college, there are a number of courses that I must take in order to earn my degree in accounting. Some of these courses vary by schools, “Accounting Info. Systems, Computer Info. Systems, Economics, Government Accounting, Marketing, Auditing, Cost Accounting, Finance, and Management.” (“Accounting Major,” n.d., para. 3). Upon graduation, “certification within a specific field of accounting improves job prospects.” (BLS, 2012, para. 3). “Nearly every accounting major including the ones who have no intention of entering public accounting aspire to receive the CPA certificate.” (Zlatkovich, 1958, p. 3). Thus, most accountants become
Accounting Latoya Bullock
Bryant & Stratton College
Comm150
Instructor Santella
06/09/2013
What is accounting? Known as the “language of business,” accounting is the system of analyzing and verifying summarized business/financial transactions and reporting their results. Accounting is more than just adding numbers and being good at math. Accountants have to “ensure that financial records are accurate and that taxes are paid properly on time.” (Bureau of Labor Statistics [BLS], 2012, para. 1). There are several different types of accounting. These types include, auditors, forensic, public, tax professional, financial advisor, and consultants. It takes a lot of hard work and dedication to become an accountant. You have to go through years of school to earn your degree, already have previous work experience in the area in which you want to work in, and be able to pass a series of exams in order to get your license. Let’s read more about it.
“Early in your career, preferably while still in college, you will want to get an idea of what kind of accounting field you wish to enter.” (Carey, 2005, p. 1). To become an accountant, one must have a Bachelor’s degree in accounting. Although, some jobs may hire you with just an Associate, most prefer you to have your Bachelors or Masters. While in college, there are a number of courses that I must take in order to earn my degree in accounting. Some of these courses vary by schools, “Accounting Info. Systems, Computer Info. Systems, Economics, Government Accounting, Marketing, Auditing, Cost Accounting, Finance, and Management.” (“Accounting Major,” n.d., para. 3). Upon graduation, “certification within a specific field of accounting improves job prospects.” (BLS, 2012, para. 3). “Nearly every accounting major including the ones who have no intention of entering public accounting aspire to receive the CPA certificate.” (Zlatkovich, 1958, p. 3). Thus, most accountants become