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Accounting Careers

Accounting Careers. Presented by The Nebraska Society of CPAs 2009-2010. Which Career Path to Take. Education. Public Accounting. Governmental & Not-for-Profit. Private Accounting. Where Do I Go From Here ?. Public Accounting Firms.

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Accounting Careers

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  1. Accounting Careers Presented by The Nebraska Society of CPAs 2009-2010

  2. Which Career Path to Take Education Public Accounting Governmental & Not-for-Profit Private Accounting Where Do I Go From Here?

  3. Public Accounting Firms Regional/National Firms with Offices in Nebraska: Dana F. Cole & Company, LLP Kennedy & Coe, LLC Local Firms in Nearly Every Community!!

  4. Traditional Auditing & Assurance Tax Consulting Forecasting & Projecting New Opportunities Forensic Accounting Estate Planning Personal Financial Planning International Information Technology Internal Controls Careers in Public Accounting

  5. Climbing the Corporate Ladder

  6. Private Industries Your Local Bank or Your Own Business!!

  7. Financial Management Financial Reporting Internal Auditing Management Accounting Non-financial Positions Tax Planning Careers in Private Accounting

  8. Private Accounting’s Corporate Ladder

  9. Governmental & Not-for-Profit FBI Local School System Local Hospital University system

  10. Federal FBI IRS Treasury Dept General Accounting Office State Universities Agencies Departments Local Hospitals Public Schools Not-for-Profit Charitable Organizations Religious Affiliations Governmental & Not-for-Profit Opportunities

  11. Government & Not-for-ProfitCareers • Performance Auditing • Financial Audits • Compliance Audits • Investigative Audits

  12. Education High Schools Junior Highs Middle Schools

  13. Education Opportunities High School Business Teacher University or College Professor

  14. Education Careers • Instructor • Researcher • Board Member • Business Consultant • Expert Witness • Author

  15. Public Strong College GPA CPA Recommended Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Private Strong College GPA CPA Optional Bachelor of Science in Business Administration or Associates degree from Community College Accounting Careers Education Requirements

  16. CPA Requirements in Nebraska • Certified Public Accountant (CPA) • Education: 150 hours • including bachelors degree with accounting emphasis • Examination • Ethics Exam • Experience: 2 years under a licensed CPA • Benefit: CPA is a highly-regarded designation in the business world. It opens the doors to many opportunities for employment.

  17. Large Public Firms ($250 million+ in sales) 1 year $49,000-$59,250 1-3 yrs $55,500-$69,250 Senior $66,250-$85,500 Mngr $82,750-$111,750 Director/ $102,000-$159,500 Sr. Mngr Medium Private Firms ($25-$250 million in sales) Acctng Clerk $27,250-$36,000 Acctng Manager $60,500-$79,500 Controller $66,000-$120,500 CFO $94,250-$175,750 Internal Audit: 1 year $41,500-$51, 500 1-3 years $48,500-$62,250 Senior $61,000-$77,250 Manager $73,750-$95,750 Salary Guide (National Averages obtained from Robert Half International 2007 Salary Guide – Request a copy at www.rhii.com)

  18. Variety of work Continuing Education (CPE, Trade Publications & Associations) Work with a variety of people Preparation for owning your own business Opportunities to travel nation-wide or globally Why would I want to go into a career in accounting?

  19. Will I be able to find a job with an Accounting degree? • Every business needs an accountant • High demand for accountants • Competitive salaries with long-term growth potential • Accounting degree gives fundamental business knowledge applicable to any business position including Marketing, Finance, Management, & Administration

  20. Are you a team player? Are you an analytical thinker? Do you like to explore new opportunities? Do you like challenges? Do you like to problem solve? Do you like variety? How do I know if I would like Accounting?

  21. Improve on Oral & Written Communication Skills Work on Research Skills Apply for an Internship (College Jr/Sr) Remember that introductory accounting just gives you the basics –real world accounting is not simply debits & credits What should I be doing now?

  22. Scholarships Available • Scholarship money is readily available for college accounting students!! • Example – www.loma-ne.org • Where do I apply? • Check with your college’s financial aid office and accounting faculty at your college or university

  23. Where can I get more information? • Nebraska Society of CPAs www.nescpa.com • Nebraska Board of Public Accountancy www.nbpa.ne.gov/ • CPA Exam website www.cpa-exam.org • American Institute of CPAs www.aicpa.org • www.StartHereGoPlaces.com • www.MoneyMeansBusiness.com • www.FeedThePig.org • Talk with School Counselor or Business Teacher

  24. Which Path Will You Choose?

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