Not all, but most accounting positions require this degree at a minimum.
What is a Bachelors of Science in Accounting?
100
CPA is the acronym for what common accounting certification?
What is a Certified Public Accountant?
100
While most internal accountants have a consistent work schedule, accountants in Audit and other fields can be expected to work over 60 hours a work during this season.
What is 'Tax Season'?
100
This government Bureau reports that the current job outlook in the accounting industry is favorable.
What is the Bureau of Labor Statistics?
100
Accounts who choose this industry may go on to work for one of the 'Big Four' accounting firms.
What is public accounting?
200
$43,660 is the national average for this level accountant.
What is an entry level accountant?
200
Accountants who want to make their focus managing costs may consider this certification
What is a CMA or Certified Management Accountant?
200
This fashion term describes the attire for accountants who do not interface with clients or any business partners outside of the company.
What is business casual?
200
According to one statistic this is supposed to grow by 22% between the years 2008 and 2018.
What is the accounting job market?
200
Accountants interested in law enforcement may consider this field of accounting.
What is forensic accounting?
300
Some accountants may have received their degrees in this closely related business field.
What is finance?
300
Accountants who posses a CPA must complete 120 hours of these every three years.
What is continuing education?
300
Flexible work weeks and smooth work loads (opposed to lumpy) help internal accountants keep this manageable.
What is a work life balance?
300
Accountants who are looking for an opportunity to get more out of there jobs and to give back to the community at the same time may consider a career in this accounting field.
What is Non-profit accounting?
400
$74,412 is the national average for this level accountant.
What is a senior level accountant?
400
Accountants must earn an additional 24 credits in business classes before they can earn this certification.
What is a CPA or Certified Public Accountant?
400
This is one of the worlds oldest professions.
What is Accounting?
400
This is one of the fastest growing industries.
What is Accounting?
400
This designation of the giants of accounting firms is made up by Deloitte, PricewatherhouseCoopers, Ernst and Young, and KPMG.
What is the Big Four?
500
Before most accountants go on to teach they will need to obtain this.
What is a PHD in Accounting?
500
Accountants in forensic accounting may wish to obtain this certification.
What is a CFE or Certified Fraud Examiner?
500
While some local travel may be required it is not common for internal accountants to have to do this type of travel.
What is out-of-town travel?
500
One benefit of being an accountant is the ability file this without paying someone else to do it.
What is a tax return?
500
When accountants retire they have the option to do this.