ACCOUNTING CAREER WORKSHEET

Investigative Research

As you read through the information provided by the Career Occupational Handbook on the accounting profession, answer the following questions.  Key and print your answers in complete sentences.

1. List three significant points about the accounting profession.

2. List three characteristics about the nature of accounting work.

3. List three important points about the employment potential for accounting majors.

4. List three points about training, qualifications, and advantages about the accounting profession.

5. List three significant points concerning the job outlook for accounting professionals.

6. From the Salary Information section, list the low end of the salary scale and the high end of the salary scale.  What would "account" for the difference?

7. List three other points about salary considerations that you found interesting and informative.