TABLE OF CONTENTS
- Chapter One: Introduction to Accountancy 11
- Getting an Education 14
- Your Efforts 16
- Cost of Education 17
- Quick Look of Accounting Stats You Need to Know 19
- Chapter Two: Accounting Throughout the Ages 27
- The Advancement of Accountancy 28
- Chapter Three: Branches of Accountancy 33
- Public Accounting 34
- Government Accounting 35
- Forensic Accounting 36
- Tax Accounting 38
- Chapter Four: Common Types of Accounting Positions 40
- Types of Accounting Positions 41
- Chapter Five: More Jobs in the Market 61
- Additional Accounting Jobs 62
- Chapter Six: Financial Services Regulation 82
- The U.S. Financial Report 86
- Chapter Seven: Qualifications for Aspiring Accountants 88
- Qualifications You Need 92
- Bachelor Degrees 94
- The Road to Accountancy 95
- Chapter Eight: The Road to Employability and Credibility 98
- Organizations for Accountants 99
- Chapter Nine: What It Takes to Become a Certified Public Accountant 107
- Tips in Preparing For Your CPA Licensure Examination 110
- CPA Frequently Asked Questions 115
- Chapter Ten: Landing Your First Job 119
- Getting a Career in Accountancy 120
- Top 5 Job Interview Questions for CPA and Accountants 122
- Top Accounting Careers in the Workforce 125
- The Rewards of Being an Accountant 131
- Photo Credits 135
- References 137
