CPA Career Awareness

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CPA Career Awareness
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• WHY AM I HERE?

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• WHAT DO YOU WANT
• FROM A
• ?

CAREER
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• WHAT KIND OF
• DO YOU WANT TO HAVE ?

LIFESTYLE
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• WHAT WILL IT COST
• TO
• THIS LIFESTYLE ?

ENJOY
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• Housing (Rent / Mortgage)
• Car / Transportation
• Food
• Clothing
• Phone
• Cable
• Internet Access
• Entertainment

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• Home Furnishings
• Electricity Gas Water
• Car Insurance
• Gasoline
• Health Insurance
• TAXES!!!

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• WHAT IS A
• ?

CPA
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Accounting Is

• The means by which all companies track and report
  on their financial performance, internal
  processes and systems.
• It is a foundation for operating and managing all
  types of businesses.

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CPA vs. Accountant

• Not all accountants are CPAs.
• A CPA is a person who has
• Completed the required accounting hours at an
  accredited college or university
• Met the college credit-hour requirement
• Received a bachelors or higher degree
• Passed the CPA Exam
• Attained a level of professional work experience

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CPA vs. Accountant

• In addition- CPAs
• Possess a higher level of knowledge and
  experience
• Enjoy wider career opportunities

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Where Do CPAs Work?

• Public Accounting
• Business Industry
• Government
• Non-Profit
• Education
• Forensic Accounting
• Law Enforcement
• Financial Planning

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• What Can You Earn
• As A CPA ?

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Salary-Public Accounting

• Jr. Level (0-3 yrs.) Sr. Level (4-6 yrs.)
• Large firm 35,750-51,250 48,750-62,250
• Medium firm 31,750-45,500 44,000-56,500
• Small firm 29,500-42,500 41,000-54,000
• Source 2004 Robert Half International Salary
  Guide

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Salary-Corporate Accounting

• Jr. Level (0-3 yrs.) Sr. Level (4-6 yrs.)
• Large firm 31,750-49,250 48,000-62,750
• Medium firm 30,750-44,500 44,000-55,250
• Small firm 28,500-42,000 40,500-51,500
• Source 2004 Robert Half International Salary
  Guide

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How Do You Become a CPA in Oklahoma?

• Complete the required accounting hours at an
  accredited college or university
• Earn a bachelors degree or higher
• Complete 150 college-credit hours
• Pass the computerized CPA Exam
• Complete one-year of professional work experience

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VIDEO

• Takin Care of Business

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• What is it Like to Be a
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CPA
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Is Accounting for You?

• To find out if you would make a good CPA, answer
  these questions below
• Do you enjoy working with and meeting new people?
• Would you like to earn a degree that could take
  you down various career paths?
• Do you want a career that is financially
  rewarding and offers opportunity for advancement?
• Do you enjoy giving advice to others?
• Do you like to think of solutions to problems?
• Do you want to work with the latest technology?
• Do you want a job that offers stability?
• Do you enjoy researching?
• Do you want a career that is personally
  rewarding?
• Are you comfortable working with numbers?

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Is Accounting for You?

• If you answered yes to five or more of the
  previous questions, a career in accounting might
  be a great profession for you!

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Recommended Classes

• High School
• Mathematics
• Introductory Accounting
• Classes that develop written and oral
  communication skills
• Computer Sciences
• Economics

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Recommended Classes

• College
• Accounting
• Business Law
• Communications
• Computers
• Economics
• Finance
• International Relations
• Marketing
• Statistics

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Employment Outlook

• Demand for accountants (especially CPAs) and
  auditors is expected to increase by 10-20
  through the year 2010, according to the U.S.
  Department of Labor, and many specialized fields
  are anticipated to grow even faster!

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Did You Know That?

• Author John Grisham received his undergraduate
  degree in accounting.
• Phil Knight, Nike CEO and Arthur Blank, Home
  Depot founder are CPAs.
• Track sensation and Coach of Villanova University
  Mens Track Team Marcus OSullivan was a CPA.
• Former Texas Rangers Manager Kevin Kennedy, and
  former San Francisco 49er Ray Wersching were
  CPAs.

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Did You Know That?

• Former FBI Director Thomas Pickard, is a CPA.
• Bob Newhart, television comedian once worked as a
  CPA.
• Joseph Barbera, of the Hanna-Barbera animated
  cartoon team, initially worked as an accountant.
• Kenny G., Jazz musician was an accounting student
  at the University of Washington.
• Tom DuBois, songwriter was an accountant before
  becoming President of Arista Records Nashville.

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Want More Info?

• For more information on becoming a CPA, here are
  some valuable sources
• www.startheregoplaces.com
• www.oscpa.com