A career in Accounting can be very rewarding. Careers in Accounting extend beyond Audit and Tax, Not all Accounting careers require a CPA license. In this Discussion Board, you will research various Accounting careers that spark your interest.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Pick a Career Path: Audit, Forensic Accounting, Tax, Investment Advisor, Controller, Managerial Accountant, Financial Planner, Government Accountant.
• thread and name it Career Pathways.
• Give a brief overview of the career. You will need to do your own research. The AICPA is a great tool to learn about a variety of Accounting careers, but many of them on that site require a CPA. While obtaining a CPA is wonderful, it is not a great fit for everyone. You can have a rewarding career in Accounting and not have a CPA.
• Include what the starting position is, such as Staff Accountant.
• What professional certifications does the career require?
• What educational requirements are needed for the career?
• Find a company/organization that is currently hiring in the career you selected. Share the company, position and salary. A few suggestions for searching jobs: LinkedIn, College Central Network, and/or Indeed. You may need to set up an account to search for jobs, but it is FREE. College Central Network is a job search site through Wake Tech. If you have not already set up an account, you should. It is an excellent way to search for jobs based on location, degree, job roles and more.