Accountants & Auditors

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  1. internship
    the position of working for an expert to learn a profession
    Work experience

    While in college, you can gain experience through summer or part-time internship programs.
  2. certified public accountant
    an accountant who has passed certain examinations and met all other statutory and licensing requirements of a United States state to be certified by that state
    To work as a certified public accountant (CPA), you must:

    have a high school diploma or GED;
    complete a five-year, 150 credit hour accounting program (awards a bachelor's or master's degree);
    have public accounting experience; and
    pass the Uniform CPA Examination.
  3. subset
    a group whose members are members of another group
    Accounting
    Business Management and Administration
    Business, General
    Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations
    Finance
    International Business, Trade, and Finance
    Logistics and Materials Management
    Management Information Systems
    Management Sciences
    Taxation
    Level of Education

    The table below lists the level of education attained by a subset of workers in this occupation.
  4. baccalaureate
    an academic degree on completion of undergraduate studies
    This includes Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) courses if they are available in your school.
  5. computer science
    the branch of engineering science that studies (with the aid of computers) computable processes and structures
    Related Programs (Current training programs available)
    Accounting and Computer Science
    Accounting
    Accounting and Finance
    Accounting and Business/Management
    Taxation
    Fields of Study (What to study to prepare for this career)
    Click on any of the Fields of Study listed below to find out more about preparing for this career.
  6. entrepreneurial
    of or relating to someone who starts a new business
    Accounting
    Business Management and Administration
    Business, General
    Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations
    Finance
    International Business, Trade, and Finance
    Logistics and Materials Management
    Management Information Systems
    Management Sciences
    Taxation
    Level of Education

    The table below lists the level of education attained by a subset of workers in this occupation.
  7. auditor
    a qualified accountant who inspects accounting records
    Education & Training
    Preparation

    To work as an accountant or auditor, you must:


    have a high school diploma or GED;
    earn at least a bachelor's degree; and
    major in accounting.
  8. logistics
    supplying an operation with labor and materials as needed
    Accounting
    Business Management and Administration
    Business, General
    Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations
    Finance
    International Business, Trade, and Finance
    Logistics and Materials Management
    Management Information Systems
    Management Sciences
    Taxation
    Level of Education

    The table below lists the level of education attained by a subset of workers in this occupation.
  9. shadowing
    the act of following someone secretly
    These might include field trips, job shadowing, internships, and actual work experience.
  10. liberal arts
    studies that provide general knowledge and skills
    You also take two years of liberal arts courses.
  11. taxation
    imposition of charges against a citizen's person or property
    Related Programs (Current training programs available)
    Accounting and Computer Science
    Accounting
    Accounting and Finance
    Accounting and Business/Management
    Taxation
    Fields of Study (What to study to prepare for this career)
    Click on any of the Fields of Study listed below to find out more about preparing for this career.
  12. elective
    not compulsory
    Helpful electives to take in high school that prepare you for this occupation include:

    Accounting
    Computer Applications
    Economics
    Entrepreneurship
    Introduction to Business
    Keyboarding
    The courses listed above are meant to help you create your high school plan.
  13. apprenticeship
    the position of one working for an expert to learn a trade
    Education level attained Percentage of workers in this occupation*
    Bachelor's degree or higher 79
    Some college (includes associate degree) 17
    High school, GED, or apprenticeship 4


    * National data


    Helpful High School Courses

    In high school, take classes that prepare you for college.
  14. curriculum
    an integrated course of academic studies
    A college preparatory curriculum may be different from your state's graduation requirements.
  15. preparatory
    preceding and getting ready for something
    A college preparatory curriculum may be different from your state's graduation requirements.
  16. attained
    achieved or reached
    Accounting
    Business Management and Administration
    Business, General
    Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations
    Finance
    International Business, Trade, and Finance
    Logistics and Materials Management
    Management Information Systems
    Management Sciences
    Taxation
    Level of Education

    The table below lists the level of education attained by a subset of workers in this occupation.
  17. attain
    gain with effort
    Accounting
    Business Management and Administration
    Business, General
    Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations
    Finance
    International Business, Trade, and Finance
    Logistics and Materials Management
    Management Information Systems
    Management Sciences
    Taxation
    Level of Education

    The table below lists the level of education attained by a subset of workers in this occupation.
  18. datum
    an item of factual information from measurement or research
    Education level attained Percentage of workers in this occupation*
    Bachelor's degree or higher 79
    Some college (includes associate degree) 17
    High school, GED, or apprenticeship 4


    * National data


    Helpful High School Courses

    In high school, take classes that prepare you for college.
  19. liberal
    showing or characterized by broad-mindedness
    You also take two years of liberal arts courses.
  20. general
    applying to all or most members of a category or group
    In your four years of study, you take one year of accounting courses and one year of general business courses.
Created on Thu Jun 17 14:57:42 EDT 2010

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