External Audit
Corporate/Internal
Tax
Advisory/Consulting
Nonprofit/Government
100
What certifications would be helpful for External Audit accounting?
The CPA is mandatory. All external auditors are required to earn the Certified Public Accountant credential if they file report with the SEC
100
What certifications would be helpful for Corporate or Internal Accounting accounting?
The CPA will be helpful if you want to move up in the Accounting department. The CIA may be a good idea of Internal auditors.
100
What certifications would be helpful for Tax accounting?
The CPA is required for tax accounting.
100
What certifications would be helpful for Advisory and Consulting accounting?
The CPA will help better understand what a company will need in its accounting system but isn't required.
100
What certifications would be helpful for Nonprofit or Government accounting?
The CPA will be a good idea. Some jobs may require it. There are some smaller certifications that may help, especially with governmental accounting.
200
What kinds of skills would be helpful for External Audit accounting?
Communication (written, verbal), Interpersonal, Analytical, Team player, Independent
200
What kinds of skills would be helpful for Corporate or Internal Audit accounting?
Communication Positive attitude towards Excel, Comfortable with a routine Able to adapt Passion for your company
200
What kinds of skills would be helpful for Tax accounting?
Excellent Writtern and Communication Skill Can use vlookup function
200
What kinds of skills would be helpful for Advisory and Consulting accounting?
Communicaiton, People/service-oriented, Adaptable, Fast learner, Thick skin, problem-solve, leadership skills, the ability to come up with ideas on your own and use logical reasoning
200
What kinds of skills would be helpful for Nonprofit or Government accounting?
In the nonprofit world, it is vital to be able to effectively communicate, to be patient, to be able to market yourself and to be inquisitive. In government jobs, it is essential to be intellectually curious, a critical thinker and an effective communicator.
300
What extra classes, minors or other degrees would be helpful for External Audit accounting?
Masters of Accountancy (to get the 150 hours for the CPA); Business minors (Finance, ISA)
300
What extra classes, minors or other degrees would be helpful for Corporate or Internal Audit accounting?
Minors related to business e.g.ISA minor or Finance or even just a minor of personal interest. ACC 433 - Management Accounting for Processes
300
What extra classes, minors or other degrees would be helpful for Tax accounting?
FIN 303 (Financial Principles and Introduction to Modeling with Excel) Minors related to business e.g.ISA minor
300
What extra classes, minors or other degrees would be helpful for Advisory and Consulting accounting?
Bachelor's in Accountancy; co-majors/minors include ISA and Finance
300
What extra classes, minors or other degrees would be helpful for Nonprofit or Government accounting?
ACC 468 is a nonprofit and government accounting class that would be helpful to those who want to enter those realms.
400
What is most rewarding about External Audit accounting?
The opportunity to work with many different clients and understand many different businesses. Additionally, gaining a lot of experience that can allow you to progress very far and fast into business.
400
What is most rewarding about Corporate and Internal Audit accounting?
Helping a company grow and improve. Working within a company helping it get stronger and more competitive.
400
What is most rewarding about Tax accounting?
Variety of Work. Serving different customers.
400
What is most rewarding about Advisory and Consulting accounting?
Sense of achievement, and knowing that you helped solve an actual business problem.
400
What is most rewarding about Nonprofit or Government accounting?
In the nonprofit and government world, accountants enjoy a greater sense of purpose in their work. In nonprofits, there are not as many financially enlightened employees, thus accountants can attempt to work on the financials of a nonprofit in order to do what others did better. Accountants try to improve the current state of the nonprofit.
500
What is a typical day or the work-life balance like for External Audit accountants?
Longer hours during busy season (January – March); The norm varies across CPA firms; Frequent traveling to clients
500
What is a typical day or the work-life balance like for Corporate and Internal Audit accountants?
Varies on company Generally a regular schedule. Traveling is available but not as standard. Deadlines set from inside the company.
500
What is a typical day or the work-life balance like for Tax accountants?
Very busy. Work at office >10hr per day
500
What is a typical day or the work-life balance like for Advisory and Consulting accountants?
Varies on client's needs and point in project; some travel as much as 80% of the week, others serve mainly local clients and have limited travel
500
What is a typical day or the work-life balance like for Nonprofit or Government accountants?
In the nonprofit world, your job is actually your lifestyle. In order to get the most out of it, you must be passionate about the industry you are in. You must love it and believe in your work.
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