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Pros & Cons of Accounting

Cons of Accounting:

1) Boring

2) Work-Life Balance

-most of the time, sit at your desk working on the computer

-high level of stress

-long hour working

-have to be a problem-solver and possess a

thorough attention to detail to avoid errors.

Two Biggest Questions in a Student’s Life

Pros of Accounting:

1) You Know Your Path

3) Accountants are in

High Demand

- a bunch of numbers and analyzing costs

- As long as businesses exist

- According to US department of labor, projected growth of 13 percent from 2012-2022

-1,187,310 employment nationwide, and in California 144,240 employment

2) Potential for Growth

-start from an entry level associate

-move up to as managers, tax directors, partners, and can even open up your own firm

5) Variety of Jobs

4) Potential for High Pay

-many career areas: financial, management, auditing, and taxes.

-According to US department of labor in California, annual mean wage: $78,090

-The top 10 percent of accountants: $115,950/year

-become a CPA (Certified Public Accountant),

to partner with an accounting firm, to work

in government, or even run our own

business

1) Which college should we apply?

2) Which major should we choose?

Works Cited:

Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational

Outlook Handbook, 2014- 15 Edition, Accountants and Auditors, on the Internet at http://www.bls.gov/ooh/business-and-financial/accountants-and-auditors.htm (visited May 22, 2015)

Ericksen, Kristina. "9 Must-Know Pros & Cons of an Accounting Career." 9

Must-Know Pros & Cons of an Accounting Career. 8 July 2014. Web. 28 May 2015. <http://www.rasmussen.edu/degrees/business/blog/must-know-pros-cons-accounting-career/>.

United States Dept. of Labor. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

“Occupational Employment Statistics.” Occupational Employment and Wages, May 2014. Web. 25 May. 2015. http://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes132011.htm#(2)

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May 28, 2015

http://www.jeffreymanycpa.com/accounting/

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