The World of Accounting

What Do Accountants Do?Compute, classify, and record

numerical data to keep financial records complete.

Perform routine calculating, posting, and verifying duties for use in maintaining accounting records.

Check the accuracy of figures, calculations, and postings pertaining to business transactions.

What Do Accountants Do?

Analyze financial information

Prepare financial reports

Determine or maintain record of assets, liabilities, profit and loss, tax liability, or other financial activities within an organization.

Knowledge of Economics and Accounting

MathematicsComputer skillsGood oral, writing, and customer

service skillsKnowledge of law and governmentCritical thinking

Basic Skills Needed

First Term

• Accounting I• Business Law• Microsoft Office Suite

• Statistics• English Composition

Getting an Accounting Degree at CVTC

Getting an Accounting Degree at CVTC

Second

Term

• Accounting II• Accounting Spreadsheets

• Payroll Accounting• Economics• Oral/Interpersonal Communication

Getting an Accounting Degree at CVTC

Third Term

• Intermediate Accounting I

• Income Tax I• Cost Accounting• Accounting Software Apps

• Speech

Getting an Accounting Degree at CVTC

Fourth Term

• Database for Accounting

• Managerial Accounting

• Accounting Systems• Accounting Internship

• Income Tax Prep

Payroll Accountant

Accounts Payable

Specialist

Tax Preparer

Bookkeeper Auditor

Career Options

Payroll Clerk

Bookkeeper

General Accountant

Internal Auditor

National Public Accounting Firm

Annual Starting Salaries

$34,875

$36,125

$42,000

$48,250

$54,250

Total, All Occupations

Accountants and Auditors

Business and Financial Operations

14%

16%

17%

Percent change in employment, projected 2010-2020

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

Future Job Outlooks