Step 1Search the following.

The increasing complexity of the current business and regulatory environment has created an increased demand for accountants who can analyze business transactions and interpret their effects on the financial statements. In addition, a basic ability to analyze the effects of transactions is necessary to be successful in all fields of business as well as in other disciplines, such as law. To better understand the importance of accounting in today's environment, search the Internet or your local newspaper for job opportunities. One possible Internet site iswww.careerbuilder.com.

Step 2Post to the discussion board.

Post and respond to the following and, if appropriate, include personal experience as part of your answers.

• Posta listing of ajobad for an accounting job.Give a brief summary ofsalary, requirements, and job duties.
• Posta listing of ajob ad for a nonaccounting job for which some knowledge of accounting is preferred or necessary. Provide a brief summaryof salary, requirements, and job duties.
• In your opinion, is there a hiring demand in the accounting field? Is it a respectable and profitable profession? Would you consider entering into this profession?