1. What skills are highly valued by employers? What does that tell you about "what accountants do" at their companies?
2. Chapter 1 includes several quotes from accountants at Abbott Laboratories, Caterpillar, and U.S. West. After reading these quotes and from what you know about accountants, how would you describe the role/job responsibilities of accountants?
3. Many, if not most, accounting majors start their careers in public accounting. Do you think most of them stay in public accounting? Discuss what you consider to be a typical career track for accounting majors.