Immediately after high school graduation and sometimes even during high school—individuals may start an accounting career. With experience and additional accounting study, individuals can earn a promotion to a higher position on the career ladder.
An individual can begin as a general office worker during or immediately after completing high school, having had only an accounting class. With experience and some college training, a person can move up the ladder to an accounting clerk and bookkeeper. With a college degree in accounting, one earns the right to be called an accountant and begin opening the door for more responsibility, more authority, higher earnings, and greater success.
Immediately after high school graduation—and sometimes even before—individuals may start an accounting career. With experience and additional accounting study, accounting personnel can earn a promotion to a higher level on the career ladder.
The accounting profession is one of the most respected and
rewarding career paths available to students. At the pinnacle of
the accounting profession is the Overview Certified Public Accountant
(CPA). CPAs are versatile business strategists who provide valuable
insight and information to individuals and companies
working to improve their financial position or business
performance. CPAs work for public accounting
firms, corporations and private businesses, government agencies, education institutions, and not-for-profit organizations.
