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