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Hot CPA Careers
February 21, 2007
by AJ Fanter
Business Programs Columnist
With all accounting jobs expected to grow by as much as 35 percent through 2012 (according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics), those with CPA training are in demand.
Why CPAs are Such Hot Stuff
If your image of a CPA is a nerdy guy with a pocket protector and a green visor, bent over an adding machine, think again. Those with CPA jobs do more than just spend their time pouring over "the books," adding up numbers on calculators. In fact, for those with CPA training, there are hundreds of different and very exciting jobs available within the field. However, most accounting jobs fall into one of four basic categories: public, management, government and internal.
The Inside Job
Internal auditors have the important task of checking the accuracy of their company's records and watching for waste, fraud, and even, mismanagement.
The Tax Man?
Cities, towns, states and yes, the U.S. Government (read, the IRS) all need accountants and CPAs. Government accountants are responsible for maintaining and examining the records of government agencies and auditing individuals and businesses. They make sure the government has been paid, and that the dollars are spent according to the laws.
Cost & Benefit Analysis
Want to be a part of a management team at private company, helping to record and analyze important financial data? Then management accounting is for you. Along with strategic analysis, management accountants address cost management, budgeting and asset management.
Public Accounting & The CPA
Who do you call when you need your taxes done, need an audit, want some advice on benefits, wages, or other compensation? Why a public accountant, of course. In most cases public accountants generally work for themselves or for a larger firm.
Getting Ahead. . .
Considering a career as a CPA? You will need at least a bachelor's degree to get started in the right direction. However, while the degree is necessary, you don't necessarily need to have studied accounting or math to get CPA training.
If you are looking for a career with great growth potential and many different job opportunities, maybe it's time to consider getting your degree and becoming a CPA.
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About the Author
Amy J. Price-Fanter is a freelance writer. She holds a B.A. in English from Colby College with a concentration in Education.
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