Accounting System
Skills & Traits
Career Choices
Define
100

Why do we have an accounting system?

To collect, document, and report financial transactions affecting a business.

100

What are important skills for someone interested in becoming an accountant?

Being able to make decisions.

100

What are sources of education and career choices?

 Internet

100

lifestyle

The way you use your time, energy, and resources

200

What is manual accounting?

Information is processed by hand.

200
  • What are examples of personality traits?

 Being responsible

200
  • How is most accounting done today?

On the computer.

200

 values

Principles you live by

300

What is computerized accounting?

Information is entered into a computer.

300

What kind of things will help you become an accountant?

  • Financial college, entry-level position, start out in smaller companies, internship programs, know how to write a resume and cover letter, pass CPA Exam.

300

What is a partnership and a sole proprietorship.

  •  Sole proprietor is only 1 person; partnership involves more than 1 person, called partners.

300

personality

  • Set of unique characteristics that make us different from other people.

400

Do all businesses require accounting of some sort?

Yes

400
  • What is networking?

Making connections with people to share information and advice.

400
  • What is a career?

Work that is built on a foundation of interest, knowledge, training, and experience

400

skills

Activities you do well

500

What is a CPA?

Certified Public Accountant.

500
  •  What is a public accountant?

Provides clients a variety of accounting services.

500
  •  What is the correct order of steps you should take if you are interested in a career in accounting?

  •  1. Assess interests and skills 2. Examine values and lifestyle goals 3. Complete personal career profile 4. Research possible careers 5. Select possible career choices 6. Choose a career to pursue 7. Prepare for the education or training needed.

500

networking

Making connections with people to share information and advice.