Accountants(CPAs)
Corning-Painted Post West High School
Martha Marks
Outlook
It is estimated by 2007, 86,299 Accountants will be employed in NYS which is an increase of .87% each year.
During 1997, approximately 79,338 Accountants were employed in NYS.
What Does An Accountant do?
balancing the books, tracking expenses and revenue, executing payroll, and paying the bills of the company
taking care of the day-to-day operations of bookkeeping being called on to offer advice and even make business decisions based on facts rather than on speculation
The jobs vary from company to company and from job to job but some typical tasks would include:
Accountants Today
The Accounting profession has faced many challenges the last few years. Several accounting scandals have grabbed the attention of the nation.
Despite these few scandals, CPAs today are viewed: as leaders as people on the cutting edge of business
and industry as people with private practices that matter as people who are close to the heart of the action.
Today’s Accountants
Accounting Trends
Some Accounting Firms are moving to more flexible work arrangements to help meet various business needs, such as reduction of absenteeism and the reduction of labor costs.
Some typical types of arrangements:Flextime Flexplace (telecommuting)Job sharing Leaves and sabbaticalsRegular part-time Compressed work weeks
Fields of Accounting
There are four major fields of accounting:
1) Public Accounting2) Government Accounting3) Management Accounting4) Internal Accounting
Career Tracks
There are many career paths for Accounting. As a CPA (Certified Public Accountant) you could work in:
Public Practice Business/Industry Government Non-Profit Education Private Practice
Pay for Accountants
In 2003, college graduates in Accounting started out averaging $40,647 a year.
In NYS in 2003, the annual wage range was between: $41,309 - $71,608
Tips on Getting HiredHere are just a few tips to keep in mind before an interview:
Review your resume before your interviewResearch the company before your interview – know about the company and the name of the person with whom you are meetingKnow exactly the site of the interview – make sure you know how long it takes you to get there
National Major Players
•Deloitte & Touche •Ernst & Young •KPMG •PricewaterhouseCoopers
The Big Four Accounting Firms
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Why Some Accountants Love Their Jobs
It’s flexible
It’s challenging There are many different areas to choose from
You get to use people skills
It’s very analytical
Why Some Accountants Dislike Their Jobs
Certain times of the year can be VERY busy (tax time)
Some jobs can be monotonous
Some positions do not have much people contact
Specific High School Courses
Accounting I/II/III
Mathematics
Computers
Economics
Business Law
Communication/Marketing
Employers Who Will Hire High School Students
Local Accounting Firms Retail/Grocery Stores (Wegmans, WalMart) Financial Planners Payroll Departments
Local Two-Year Colleges
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Four-Year Colleges
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Local Employers Who Would Hire Accountants
Corning Incorporated
Dresser-Rand
Wegmans
Banks – Chemung Canal, Steuben Educators (ServU), Corning Credit Union
Harding Associates
Sciarabba Walker & Co.
Accountants
Accounting is a great profession to get into. If this career interests you, please visit Mrs. Marks in Room 810.
Good luck with your future. Remember everything is out there for the taking!!!!
Choose wisely!
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