Purpose: This activity provides information about career opportunities for CPAs.

Address: www.futurecpa.org (or go to www.wiley.com/college/kimmel)

Steps 1. Go to the address shown above. 2. Click on CPA101.

Instructions Careers in Accounting Answer the following questions.

(a) What does CPA stand for? Where do CPAs work?

(b) What is meant by “public accounting”? -

(c) What skills does a CPA need?

(d) What is the salary range for a CPA at a large firm during the first three years? What is the salary range for chief financial officers and treasurers at large corporations?

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