Why Accounting?
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The biggest ‘secret’ in the business world today is the dynamic and exciting world of accounting. Before you dismiss accounting as a career ‘not for you,’ please take some time to read through this book. I have designed it specifically to dispel the ‘myths’ around the profession, and to open up the terrific opportunities that reside within.
The biggest ‘secret’ in the business world today is the dynamic and exciting world of accounting. Before you dismiss accounting as a career ‘not for you,’ please take some time to read through this book. I have designed it specifically to dispel the ‘myths’ around the profession, and to open up the terrific opportunities that reside within.
Some ‘Highlights’:
• Professional Profile: Seen as ‘Protectors of the Public Trust and of Shareholders’ Primary Interests.’
• 10%-20% growth rate in job opportunities.
• 50,000 accounting graduates each year.
• Annual salary range for those in the field, generally speaking: $45,000 to $1,000,000.
• 110,000 professionals sit for the CPA Exam annually.
• Leads to numerous and various career opportunities:
In Chapter 2 you can read about a number of professionals who majored in accounting…and where they are currently in their careers.
• Variety of personalities attracted to the field:
Phil Knight…CEO and founder of NIKE
Arthur Blank…CEO and founder of Home Depot
John Grisham…author (The Firm; Shoot to Kill; The Pelican Brief)
Tiger Woods…#1 golfer in the world
Jack Greenberg…former CEO of McDonald’s
Bob Newhart…comedian
Nearly 1,400 of the FBI’s special agents are accountants (#3 man at the FBI, Assistant FBI Director Thomas Pickard, is a CPA)
• Professional Profile: Seen as ‘Protectors of the Public Trust and of Shareholders’ Primary Interests.’
• 10%-20% growth rate in job opportunities.
• 50,000 accounting graduates each year.
• Annual salary range for those in the field, generally speaking: $45,000 to $1,000,000.
• 110,000 professionals sit for the CPA Exam annually.
• Leads to numerous and various career opportunities:
In Chapter 2 you can read about a number of professionals who majored in accounting…and where they are currently in their careers.
• Variety of personalities attracted to the field:
Phil Knight…CEO and founder of NIKE
Arthur Blank…CEO and founder of Home Depot
John Grisham…author (The Firm; Shoot to Kill; The Pelican Brief)
Tiger Woods…#1 golfer in the world
Jack Greenberg…former CEO of McDonald’s
Bob Newhart…comedian
Nearly 1,400 of the FBI’s special agents are accountants (#3 man at the FBI, Assistant FBI Director Thomas Pickard, is a CPA)