AC298 Unit 9AC298 Unit 9SeminarSeminar

Professor Kris Friestad

About your final project…About your final project…Due TUESDAY of Unit 9, 11:59PM ETNO 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

About your final About your final project…project…

Any final questions?

Careers in AccountingCareers in AccountingAuditorBudget analystFinancial accountingManagement accountingTax accountingConsultingForensic accountingInternal auditing

Careers in AccountingCareers in AccountingGovernment AccountingInternational AccountingNon-profit accountingBookkeeperAccounting clerkPayroll accountingAccounts payable clerkAccounts receivable clerk

Accounting career…Accounting career…Which one will you choose?What type of Accounting

appeals to you?Please share your thoughts with

us!

Professional certificationsProfessional certificationsCPA-Certified Public

AccountantCMA-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

Professional CertificationsProfessional CertificationsATP-Accredited Tax

AdviserCGFM-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

EducationEducationAssociate’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

EducationEducationDo you have future educational

plans?Will you pursue a certification?Please share!

Skills for AccountantsSkills for AccountantsProblem solvingAnalytical skillsTechnology skillsKnowledge of general businessInterpersonal skillsAbility to work in groupsOral and writing skills

Skills for AccountantsSkills for AccountantsWhat 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?

Sources for more Sources for more informationinformation http://www.aicpa.orghttp://www.startheregoplaces.com/ http://www.imanet.orghttp://www.acatcredentials.org http://www.theiia.orghttp://www.isaca.orghttp://www.acfe.com/

Coming up for Unit 10…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. 

Coming up for Unit 10…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

Unit 10 Writing Unit 10 Writing AssignmentAssignmentOne 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!

Unit 10 Discussion BoardUnit 10 Discussion BoardReflect 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!

QUESTIONS???QUESTIONS???

Good luck to you all! Thanks for a GREAT term!