AC298 Unit 9 Seminar

1. AC298 Unit 9Seminar Professor Kris Friestad

2. About your final project… • Due TUESDAY of Unit 9, 11:59PM ET • NO LATE PROJECTS ACCEPTED! • Proofread! • Spell check, grammar check, etc. • Have someone else read it! • Use proper APA format • Citations • Reference page • Set up, etc. • Support your ACTION ITEMS with your research! • REMINDER: 250 POINTS

3. About your final project… Any final questions?

4. Careers in Accounting • Auditor • Budget analyst • Financial accounting • Management accounting • Tax accounting • Consulting • Forensic accounting • Internal auditing

5. Careers in Accounting • Government Accounting • International Accounting • Non-profit accounting • Bookkeeper • Accounting clerk • Payroll accounting • Accounts payable clerk • Accounts receivable clerk

6. Accounting career… • Which one will you choose? • What type of Accounting appeals to you? • Please share your thoughts with us!

7. Professional certifications • CPA-Certified Public Accountant • CMA-Certified Management Accountant • CIA-Certified Internal Auditor • CSSA-Certified in Control Self Assessment • CGAP-Certified Government Audit Professional • CFE-Certified Fraud Examiner • CFSA-Certified Financial Services Audit • CISA-Certified Information Systems Auditor • ABA-Accredited Business Accountant • ATA-Accredited Tax Adviser

8. Professional Certifications • ATP-Accredited Tax Adviser • CGFM-Certified Government Financial Manager • ABV-Accredited in Business Valuation • CITP-Certified Information Technology Professional • PFS-Personal Financial Specialist • CFP-Certified Financial Planner • PB-Professional Bookkeeper • FPS-Fundamental Payroll Specialist • CPP-Certified Payroll Specialist

9. Education • Associate’s Degree- most bookkeeper and clerk positions require an Associate’s Degree. • Bachelor’s Degree- most accounting positions require at a minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree • Master’s Degree-some positions in accounting are now requiring a Master’s Degree

10. Education • Do you have future educational plans? • Will you pursue a certification? • Please share!

11. Skills for Accountants • Problem solving • Analytical skills • Technology skills • Knowledge of general business • Interpersonal skills • Ability to work in groups • Oral and writing skills

12. Skills for Accountants • What skills have you obtained through your degree program? • What skills would you still like to obtain? • How will you gain these skills? • Any other thoughts about accounting skills?

13. Sources for more information • http://www.aicpa.org • http://www.startheregoplaces.com/ • http://www.imanet.org • http://www.acatcredentials.org • http://www.theiia.org • http://www.isaca.org • http://www.acfe.com/

14. Coming up for Unit 10… • Discussion Board • Reflection – PLEASE join us! :) • Writing Assignment • One page paper • Use proper APA format • Respond to the questions THOROUGHLY • Ensure that your viewpoint and purpose are clearly stated. 

15. Coming up for Unit 10… • Writing Assignment • Demonstrate logical and appropriate transitions from one idea to another. • Your paper should be highly organized, logical and focused. • See rubric in Doc Sharing folder

16. Unit 10 Writing Assignment One page response to the questions below. • 1. Reflect and describe which key concepts and topics in this course have made you a stronger candidate to enter the business world. • 2. Discuss how this course has affected you in your professional development as a student and as a person as well as encouraging you on your academic path. • This assignment is due: SUNDAY, OF WEEK 10, 11:59PM ET • This is DIFFERENT than the usual Tuesday deadline!

17. Unit 10 Discussion Board • Reflect on key concepts and topics learned throughout the course. • Identify benefits from having completed this course. • Discuss your continued professional development. • Discuss your continued learning plans. • Please join us in this discussion!

18. QUESTIONS??? Good luck to you all! Thanks for a GREAT term!