Objective

Research on three different career paths within the accounting field. It should showcase your understanding of each path, its requirements, daily responsibilities, and potential career growth. Use reliable resources to guide your research, such as AICPA, IMA, ACFE, and IIA.

Requirements

Content: Choose three unique accounting careers $($e$.$g$.,$ Forensic Accountant, Auditor, Cost Accountant, Tax Consultant, Management Accountant, Internal Auditor, Fraud Examiner, etc.$)$

Sources: Use resources like the AICPA, IMA, ACFE, IIA, or any other reputable accounting career sites.

Content Criteria

$1.$ Overview of the Role

o$$ Briefly introduce the career and what it generally entails.

o$$ Mention where these professionals commonly work $($e$.$g$.,$ public accounting firms, corporations, government, non$-$profits$).$

$2.$ Required Education & Certifications

o$$ Identify the minimum education and any certifications needed $($e$.$g$.,$ CPA for public accounting, CMA for management accounting, CFE for fraud examination$).$

o$$ Mention any preferred qualifications that can enhance success in the role.

$3.$ Key Responsibilities

o$$ Outline the primary tasks and responsibilities associated with the career.

o$$ Explain any specialized knowledge or skills that are critical to the role.

$4.$ Career Growth & Opportunities

o$$ Discuss typical career progression $($e$.$g$.,$ entry$-$level to senior roles$).$

o$$ Mention any notable benefits, challenges, or reasons someone might be drawn to this career path.

$5.$ Skills & Attributes for Success

o$$ Describe the skills and personality traits that align well with each career.

o$$ Note any key tools, software, or systems commonly used in this role.

Structure

Introduction: Begin with a quick overview of the accounting field and why you chose these three paths.

Body: Dedicate roughly one minute to each career path, covering the content criteria outlined.

Conclusion: Summarize what you learned, noting any paths that interest you most and why.