a - Many of you are earning an accounting degree. Some of you are already working in the field. It seems like the accounting and finance functions of a firm are often the target for outsourcing. What is your career path? Do you feel like your career could be affected by outsourcing? Are there actions you can take to help protect your job security?

b - Many professionals begin their careers by entering the public accounting profession. What types of knowledge and skills are needed by those entering this field?

c - Research Critical Audit Matters (CAMs). Why might the companies being audited not support this new requirement? Why might the auditors not support this new requirement?