The purpose of this assignment is to create a career timeline. In this timeline, identify the steps needed to complete your career path and the sequence of those steps. Include the following items with the corresponding completion dates:

The goal is to become Certifier Public Accountant (CPA)

1. Externships (e.g., summer leadership programs) and/or Internship(s) Where will you apply for internships and when will you complete that internship? Be sure to become familiar with the hiring timelines for the companies, such as public accounting firms, as they interview for positions generally 1 full year before you actually start working. See the document provided in the online classroom about hiring timelines.
2. Coursework completion undergraduate programs
3. Coursework completion graduate, if applicable.
4. Certifications, such as CPA, CMA, CFE, etc. When will you sit for the exams? How will you prepare? If applicable, why is a certification important to you?
5. Full-time position Where do you want to work? When will you start? What steps will you take to get hired at this company?
6. In addition to the timeline, summarize the assignment in 400-750 words, discussing how you will accomplish your end goal the full-time job. The summary may be written in the first person, and at least two external sources should be cited. Name the file LastnameFirstinitial.ACC460.CP, where the CP refers to Career Prep.