Career Exploration Assignment

This assignment will provide an opportunity for you to research careers in the field of accountancy. For one career of your choosing from the list below, you will research various internet sites to answer the following questions (provide citations for your sources). You then must set up a time with your instructor to discuss what you’ve learned about that career. If you came into this class considering another career, be prepared to compare and contrast that career with one in accountancy during your meeting.

Careers to choose from: Corporate accounting (i.e., CFO, controller, accounting manager, director of financial reporting), taxation, internal audit, external audit, governmental accounting, accounting Academia, forensic accounting, environmental accounting, corporate finance (e.g., Treasury).

1. What are the typical duties and responsibilities of the role?

2. What skills are needed to perform this role?

3. How might accounting information be used by a professional in this role (give three specific examples)?

4. What are the education, license, exam, etc., requirements for this position?

5. What professional society supports and promotes this profession (if applicable)?

6. What is the current Job outlook and salary ranges for this career (provide evidence)?