october 22, 2015. what do you want from a career? what kind of lifestyle to you want?
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April 21, 2023
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What do you want from a career?
What kind of lifestyle to you want?
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The means by which all companies track and report on their financial performance, internal processes and systems.
It is a foundation for operating and managing all types of businesses.
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Not all accountants are CPAs!
A CPA is a person who has been certified by the state.
CPAs bound to higher levels of education, examination, experience and ethics.
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More Career Opportunities◦ Tax, audit/assurance, forensic accounting, etc.
More Money◦ CPAs earn 10-15% higher salaries
More Respect◦ Just like a PhD, JD, or MD, a CPA means you’re an
expert in that field Better Job Security
◦ One of the nation’s most recession-proof professions
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The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts that the demand for accountants and auditors will grow by 22% between 2008 and 2018!
This is a much faster average growth compared to other occupations.
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Get a Bachelor’s degree or higher Complete the college hour
requirements◦ 150 total hours◦ 76 upper division hours◦ 30 accounting hours◦ 9 business elective hours◦ One class in external auditing
Pass all 4 sections of the CPA Exam Pass the Professional Ethics Exam Attain one year of work under a
CPA
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Public Accounting Business & Industry Government Non-profit Education Forensic Accounting Law enforcement Financial Planning
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CPAs are considered some of the most trusted advisors in business.
CPAs are continually being tested, educated, and regulated by the government.
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PUBLIC ACCTG 0-3 YEARS 4-6 YEARS
Large Firm $44,500-$64,500 $62,000-$80,500
Medium Firm $39,000-$57,500 $56,000-$73,000
Small Firm $37,000-$51,500 $49,500-$63,500
INDUSTRY/GOV’T 0-3 YEARS 4-6 YEARS
Large Company $34,500-$53,000 $52,000-$68,000
Medium Company $32,500-$49,500 $47,000-$61,000
Small Company $30,500-$45,000 $42,500-$54,500
Source: 2011 Robert Half Accounting & Finance Salary GuideNational Average adjusted for Oklahoma City
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To find out if you’d make a good CPA, answer the questions below?
◦ Do you enjoy working with and meeting new people?◦ Would you like to earn a degree that offers a variety of
career paths?◦ Do you want a career that is financially rewarding and
offers opportunity for advancement?◦ Do you enjoy giving advice to others?◦ Do you like to think of solutions to problems?◦ Do you want to work with the latest technology?◦ Do you want a job that offers stability?◦ Do you enjoy researching?◦ Do you want a career that is personally rewarding?◦ Are you comfortable working with numbers?
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If you answered YES to five or more of the previous questions, a career in Accounting and as a CPA might be for you!
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For more information on becoming a CPAvisit the following sites:
www.StartHereGoPlaces.com
www.ThisWayToCPA.com
www.OSCPA.com
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