AC298 Unit 9 Seminar

1. AC298 Unit 9Seminar 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 • http://www.aicpa.org • http://www.startheregoplaces.com/ • http://www.imanet.org • http://www.acatcredentials.org • http://www.theiia.org • http://www.isaca.org • http://www.acfe.com/

13. Coming up for Unit 10… • Discussion Board • Reflection • Writing Assignment • 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. QUESTIONS??? Good luck to you all! Thanks for a GREAT term!