1. The Language of Business

2.  Chief financial officers for international or domestic companies.  Advisors to small neighborhood businesses.  Well-respected business consultants and decision- makers.  FBI agents investigating white collar crime!

3. Strong Communication Skills Problem solving, analytical, and research skills. Good time management skills. Leadership abilities. Excellent people skills. Understand emerging technologies

4. Keen business sense & awareness of current events. Good listener. Creative thinker. Confident presenter. High ethical standards.

5.  Business & Industry  Public Accounting  Government  Non-Profit  Education

7. Financial Management and Reporting Internal Auditing Management Accounting Non-Financial Positions Tax Planning

9.  Assurance Services (Auditing)  Environmental Accounting  Forensic Accounting  Expert Witnesses  Information Technology Services  International Accounting  Management Consulting Services  Personal Financial Planning  Tax Advisory Services

11. Comptroller Performance, Financial and Compliance Auditing Federal/State Law Enforcemement

13.  Solve tax problems  Set up internal control system  Budget resources  Prepare financial data for fundraising  Make presentations

15. Accounting Educators - Auditing, Financial Accounting, Taxation, Cost & Managerial Accounting, Professional Ethics, etc. Business Consultants - In-house training Continuing Professional Education (CPE) Instructors

17. 1. Four year undergraduate degree. 2. One year of additional study which may lead to a masters degree. 3. Total 150 college credit hours. 4. Some employers will pay for your 5 th year of school!

18. o National Exam o Computerized o Offered 5 days per week during two months of every quarter. Testing is available in January & February; April & May; July & August; and October & November.

19. oIoIn Texas, you must take 40 hours of continuing education per year oOoOr o1o120 hours in 3 years oRoRegulated by the State oSoStrong code of ethics

20. Job Market & Salaries

21.  Market demands are not limited to audit & accounting.  More consulting, information technology, or forensic services.  CPAs must be conversant in global business and strategies.  Specialization by CPAs.

22. Public Accounting Firm for 2 years Go to work for client in Industry Or Move up in the Public Firm and Specialize

23. Auditing Assurance Services Forensic Accounting Consulting Services Information Technology Services Environmental Accounting International Accounting Tax and Financial Planning

24. Fortune 500 Company in Controller’s Department – 2 years Move to smaller company as the Assistant Controller Or Move up in the company to progress through financial management and eventually become the CFO or CEO!

25. According to Robert Half: The fastest-growing industries in our region are commercial construction, commercial real estate, and manufacturing. The positions in demand are staff accountants, senior accountant, and controller.

26. Starting salaries for college grads in public and corporate accounting are increasing. Add an extra 10% to the numbers below if you are a CPA!  Large Public Accounting Firm - $49,000-$59,750  Small Public Accounting Firm - $41,250 - $49,000  Corporate Accounting (large firm) - $37,750 - $46,250  Corporate Accounting (small firm) - $33,250 - $40,000 (Source: 2010 Robert Half & Accountemps Salary Guide. Varies by city and state.)

27. The numbers get even better as you advance in your accounting career. In the corporate world, salaries fall within these ranges:  CFO in a large company - $265,000 - $386,750  CFO in a small /medium company - $126,000 - $176,500  Corporate Controller in a large company - $135,000-$182,000  Corporate Controller in a small/medium company - $91,250 - $118,000  Tax Manager in large/medium company - $94,250 - $131,000 (Source: 2010 Robert Half & Accountemps Slary Guide. Varies by city and state.)

29. TSCPA is a professional organization representing more than 29,000 CPAs in Texas. You are eligible to join TSCPA as a student member until you graduate. Dues are $35.00 per year, which includes chapter membership, renewable June 1. Requirements:  Part-time and full-time students.  Student at 2-year or 4-year colleges or universities.  Student majoring in accounting, finance, or other business-related majors.

30. CPA…Imagine the Possibilities